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+HOOR This issue is all about faces. Those that are instantly recognisable and those you might have to think about. The City of Brighton & Hove has, over the years, been home to some famous characters and notable individuals. Which is why we launched a campaign to find out, with your help, who among them deserves the title of The Greatest Brightonian. In this issue we reveal the results. It was, as Wellington said of Waterloo, a close run thing There was no competition though for whose face should take pride of place on our cover this month. When we the read the rave reviews of Natalie Portman’s new movie we just had to sit down with her for a chat, amongst other things, about the dangers of being exploited on nasty websites. Then there are our social pages crammed with pictures of the Great and the Good. How many of them do you recognise? One person you might not know is Nicholas Edwards who has quite a reputation on the financial markets. He used to be a Director at Barings Bank and talks to us about what he believes to be an alternative path to profits – something many people are chasing. And if you end up making loads of money you might want to treat yourself to a Lexus LFA which will set you back £336,000. We took it for a test drive. When we stepped out of the supercar it was to take a seat at one of Brighton’s oldest restaurants and pose the question; just how good is vegetarian food today? Add to all that a peek inside a spectacular £3.5million home in Hove, the chance to win £1,000 worth of laser hair removal plus tips on staying hot this Winter and you have something for everyone.

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THE LETTERS Strong views on parking bays for mums outside supermarkets and kind words for our very own food critic.

THE NEWS Turns out we’re the most wasteful City in the country. We’re even worse than Londoners!

WIN! Throw away your razor and cancel the waxing. We’re giving away £1,000 worth of laser hair removal in association with sk:n, Brighton.

SECRETS The Prince Regent had quite an impact on the City but was far from perfect. Seems he was suffering from the seven deadly sins.

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ALL SORTS Please join us at the Allsorts of Love Charity Ball which raised around ÂŁ15,000.

ETCETERA ETCETERA The family jewellery business Pressley enters a new era and we’re on hand to capture the celebration.

The career of Natalie Portman is about to reach new heights as she wows critics in Black Swan. We can’t wait to see it.

You voted in your hundreds and we can now reveal who tops the poll of the Greatest Brightonian. A worthy winner, we think you’ll agree.

ON SONG It was a night to remember at the Terrace Bar and Grill with some classic sounds.

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Vintage and retro spectacles were the order of the day when Frames in the Lanes held birthday celebrations.

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The iconic label Biba is back, plus the knitwear that’s not just for girls.

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ON STAGE There’s plenty to catch at City theatres this month. Here’s our guide to some of the best.

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Here at So we love Leonardo DiCaprio, and his recent starring role in the blockbuster Shutter Island far from disappoints. Set in 1950s America, two US Marshalls are summoned to a remote island serving as a fortress-like institution for the criminally insane. It is their responsibility to investigate and locate an escaped murderess who has vanished from a locked room inside the high security facility. Drenched in intrigue, deceit and paranoia, this film is a must-see not only for DiCaprio fans but for all who appreciate good film. Available from Video Box Brighton, 01273 670 469 and Hove, 01273 204 325.

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With the Autumnal breeze upon us and the novels of Summer put back on the shelf, seek solace in the kitchen and immerse yourself in Nigella Lawson’s new book Recipes from the Heart of Home. Nigella mingles an endearing range of simple but delicious home comforts with her famously luxurious delights; all of which enhance her reputation as a Domestic Goddess. The book provides a fabulous mixture of recipes and Nigella seamlessly combines the innovative and the traditional, cooking to the beat of the heart of home. £26 from Waterstone’s in Brighton, 01273 206 017.

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This LovePods pavé white gold ring from Pandora is elegant, subtle and absolutely stunning. Set with 0.19 carat diamonds, the ring is available from the Pandora shop at 22-23 Duke Street, for £900 - not bad if you ask us. The LovePods collection also extends into earrings, pendants, necklaces and bracelets so no excuse for not owning the complete set. Visit the store or check it out online at pandora.net

3DUW\« Looking for a slightly different Saturday night out in Brighton? Well, on Saturday October 30 you can find one with White Night, the City’s annual celebration of the end of British Summer Time. Last year it attracted over 25,000 people to the all night festival in the City and this time round it’s set to be even bigger. This year’s theme is ‘illumination’ and Jubilee Park will become an incredible open-air exhibition of light and art. There will also be tens of late night parties, venues and events across the City, plus art trails and installations all celebrating illumination in its various forms. See whitenightnuitblanche.com

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The most important day of your life takes some serious planning. So, if you’re tying the knot in the next year or so, get to Stanmer House for their wedding fair on Sunday October 17. With over 40 exhibitors, every supplier or service you might need to make your day run smoothly will be on hand to quiz, question and quote. Cake suppliers, florists, photographers, jewellers, toast masters and more will all be present, so make sure you’re there from 11am to beat the crowds. Entry is free and there are goody bags for all brides to be. See stanmerhouse.co.uk

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After damaging his back during a Genesis tour in 2002, Phil Collins has battled with injuries which left him unable to play the piano and the drums - defining instruments of his career. However, in his first solo material for eight years and his eighth solo album, Collins has produced an outstanding and refined 18 track collection of Mowtown and Soul classics proving that his injuries have not damaged his talent or passion for music. Going Back has a charming, nostalgia-provoking vibe and Collins has strived to record the tracks as organically as possible. Around £12 from Ape, Brighton, 01273 721 413.

6SDUNOH« ([SHULHQFH« Travel the world from the comfort of Brighton & Hove this October with the World Sacred Music Festival. Experience traditional music from an array of cultures in an unusual range of venues around the City. Bound to be memorable is a unique performance in the eerie underworld of Brighton’s Victorian Sewers by Norwegian folk singer Unni Lovlid, who has been praised for her haunting and beautiful vocals, plus Barbara Furtuna – Corsica’s stunning a cappella fourpiece (pictured). Visit worldsacredmusic.org for the full programme and tickets.

Summer may be over but there’s no need to let the weather dampen your spirits or your style, when you have the choice of beautiful Italian umbrellas from the Pasotti Ombrelli Collection. This Black Notte Crystal Diamante umbrella has a black canopy seeded with crystal diamante to add a touch of class and sparkle to any outfit. With a stylish black plexiglass handle and silver gilt frame, the practical but stunning accessory will effortlessly transform your look and make sure that you are not only dry from the rain but the envy of all your friends as well. See brolliesgalore.co.uk, £104.99. OCTOBER 2010

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6KRRW« Last year Fujifilm brought us 3D photography, now they’ve gone one step further by adding 3D video recording to their line of cameras. Necessary? Who knows, but it looks fun. Like its predecessor, the W1, the new Fujifilm W3 has two lenses which simultaneously record what they see. The camera then re-aligns the images into one, much like your eyes and the resulting video is then shown on the specially designed ‘Light Direction Control System’ (aka ‘screen’) or on a compatible TV. Brilliant. Around £399 from Jessops, Queens Road, Brighton.

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As part of numerous celebrations making up Black History month, Brighton Dome will be home to a fascinating exhibition in honour of the City’s role in housing wounded Indian Soldiers during WWI. From October 1 the exhibition will show how thousands of Indian Soldiers fighting on the Western Front were treated in makeshift military hospitals at the Dome, Corn Exchange and Royal Pavilion. A memorial known as the Chattri, dedicated to the Indian soldiers who sacrificed their lives in war, was built above the City on the Sussex Downs (pictured) in 1921. To learn more through photographs, documentation and artefacts visit the Dome during October or visit black-history.org.uk

The Comedy Festival is back and looks bigger and better than ever before. Between Friday October 8 and Saturday October 23 the City will be transformed into the comedy centre of the UK and there’s no excuse for missing out on the fun. The likes of Jimmy Carr may be sold out but here at So we recommend the Best of the Fest events which are sure to be overflowing with the finest comedy talent the festival has to offer. Local acts Zoe Lyons (pictured) and Seann Walsh will be performing on Friday 22 October and Saturday 23 respectively. Tickets range from around £10-£20, see brightoncomedyfestival.com

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The first images of the proposed £12million green energy power plant at Shoreham Port have been made public. It’ll be fuelled by a variety of inedible plant oils and vegetable oils, unfit for human consumption, which will be transported direct to the one acre site by ship rather than by road. If the go ahead is given the plant would generate enough electricity to supply 18,000 average homes through the national grid system. The port’s Development Director Peter Davies says: “We see renewable energy as a key part of the port’s future and Edgeley Green Power’s proposals fit very well with the port masterplan.”

When it comes to domestic food waste Brighton and Hove are in a league of their own. According to a survey by OnePoll 16 percent of people in the City put their hands up to binning uneaten food on a daily basis... which puts them top of the table. It was slightly lower in London (13 percent) while the least wasteful live in Essex (two percent). Items most frequently thrown out include bread ,bananas, bagged salad, cold meats, apples, milk, yoghurt, cucumber and potatoes. Despite tightening purse strings, the average person still bins £400 worth of perishables a year. The study of 3,000 adults also reveals that only one percent of women throw away chocolate compared to three percent of men.

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Possible dates for next year’s Pride celebrations have been announced... with feedback being encouraged. Pencilled in are Saturdays August 13, 20 and 27 plus September 3. The traditional early August slot is a potential clash with the first match at Brighton and Hove Albion’s new stadium. Also under consideration is the question of whether Preston Park is still the most suitable venue and whether an entry fee should be charged. Comments can be emailed to office@ brightonpride.org

Research suggests that the controversial local lottery for school places has failed to reduce segregation between rich and poor pupils. According to a study by the Institute of Education and Bristol University, pupils from wealthier homes still dominate places at topperforming schools across Brighton and Hove with poorer pupils still missing out because of the way catchment areas are drawn up. The two year study concludes that there have been “winners and losers” although the dividing of pupils based on family income has not significantly reduced. The City Council says it “refutes the conclusions of this flawed study.”

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Firefighters were called to accident and emergency at Worthing Hospital when a seven-year-old boy was admitted with a steel nut stuck on his finger. The unnamed youngster was playing in his garden when he picked up the nut and forced it onto his finger but was unable to get it off. “It had been stuck for four hours by the time we arrived at the hospital,”explains one of the firefighters who removed the nut. “I think he thought it was going to be on there forever. He was a really good boy and didn’t cry.”

Sellers of the Big Issue in Brighton and Hove now have their own official pitches and uniforms as part of a drive to tackle on-street begging. Twenty branded areas have been set aside for them by the council and it coincides with the introduction of a nationwide uniform for vendors. Special tabards have been created to make the sellers more visible and approachable. City centre manager for the Business Forum Soozie Campbell says she hopes “it will really sort out the genuine Big Issue sellers from the fraudsters.” OCTOBER 2010

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6RUWV WELCOME TO THE ALLSORTS OF LOVE CHARITY BALL AT THE THISTLE HOTEL. THE EVENING WAS HELD TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ALLSORTS CHARITY WHICH IS A BRIGHTON BASED PROJECT TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 26 WHO ARE LESBIAN, GAY, TRANS OR UNSURE OF THEIR SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND/OR GENDER IDENTITY. GUESTS INCLUDED HEATHER MILLS, ERASURE’S ANDY BELL, LOCAL MP DR CAROLINE LUCAS AND MARK STACEY FROM TV’S FLOG IT. THE BALL WAS ORGANISED BY KARL JONES OF MOSHI MOSHI AND RAISED AROUND £15,000. PHOTOGRAPHY GRAHAM FRANKS

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FEW PEOPLE CAN RESIST THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRY ON SOME SERIOUS SPARKLES, SO THE CHANCE TO HAVE A SNEAK PEAK AT GEMS ON OFFER AT THE BRAND NEW JEWELLERS PRESSLEY’S ETCETERA WAS WELL RECEIVED. GUESTS WERE TREATED TO CHAMPAGNE AND CANAPÉS WHILE THEY PERUSED JEWELLERY FROM PANDORA, LINKS OF LONDON, GEORG JENSEN, DAISY AND SPINNING JEWELLERY IN THE BOUTIQUE, WHICH IS JUST NEXT DOOR TO THE ORIGINAL PRESSLEY’S SINCE 1909. PHOTOGRAPHY: VICTORIA DAWE

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FOOD, MOVES AND SEA VIEWS WERE THE ORDER OF THE DAY WHEN THE TERRACES BAR & GRILL LAUNCHED THEIR DINNER AND DANCING EVENING LAST MONTH. NOW HELD EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT, DINERS CAN ENJOY A DELICIOUS THREE COURSE MEAL AND WINE BEFORE STRUTTING THEIR STUFF TO THE CLASSICS OF THE 60S, 70S AND 80S. A MODERN TAKE ON THE TRADITIONAL DINNERDANCE, THE INAUGURAL EVENING WAS A ROARING SUCCESS WITH SERIOUS SHAPES BEING THROWN ON THE DANCE FLOOR LATE INTO THE NIGHT. PHOTOGRAPHY: VICTORIA DAWE

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AS PART OF THEIR SECOND BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS FRAMES IN THE LANES OPENED THE DOORS OF THEIR PREMISES IN MEETING HOUSE LANE, BRIGHTON, ONE EVENING TO SHOWCASE THEIR COLLECTION OF RETRO AND VINTAGE GLASSES. MORE THAN 70 CUSTOMERS, LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE AND SUPPLIERS WENT ALONG FOR DRINKS AND RETRO SNACKS. CO-OWNER BERNADETTE FITZSIMONS TELLS US THAT AMONG THE COLLECTION IS A PAIR OF VINTAGE CAZAL HAND PAINTED SUNGLASSES WITH A PRICE TAG OF JUST £300. “BOTH RETRO AND VINTAGE FRAMES ARE GETTING MORE AND MORE POPULAR,” SHE SAYS. PHOTOGRAPHY: VICTORIA DAWE

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And then you meet Natalie Portman – successful and a highly respected actor who, despite a career that spans 15 years (she was just 13 when she appeared in Leon), has managed to buck the trend. The 28-year-old’s varied CV incorporates the likes of quirky comedy (Garden State), romantic stories (My Blueberry Nights), comic book blockbusters (V for Vendetta) and historical drama (The Other Boleyn Girl – filmed in Groombridge). Despite her position as a child star there’s not a single picture of her sans underwear or whiff of a drug rumour.

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The Jerusalem-born Jewish actor (she says her parents aren’t religious) even managed to graduate from Harvard College with a degree in psychology in 2003. In short, she has the potential to make you feel ever so slightly inferior. And when we meet up with her on a cold morning at Manhattan’s plush Four Seasons hotel we’re certainly not under whelmed. She’s waiting quietly in a conference room, her slender body wrapped in a black Lyell dress. In the past, Portman has proved something of a reluctant interviewee, squirming at the usual raft of personal questions. Today she seems much more open.

“I’m pretty much myself in interviews, although I’m probably not talking to you the way I would talk to a friend,” she admits. “I guess I find interviews a bit uncomfortable, because it’s such a one-way street. It is boring. I prefer a two way conversation.” We suggest a two-hander if Portman has any pressing questions, and during the course of our natter, she concedes

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SHE FIRST CAME TO OUR ATTENTION AS CHILD IN THE 1994 FILM LEON. NOW SHE’S DELIVERED A ‘SEARING PERFORMANCE’ IN THE THRILLER BLACK SWAN THAT HITS OUR SCREENS IN FEBRUARY. THE CAREER OF NATALIE PORTMAN IS ABOUT TO REACH EVEN GREATER HEIGHTS OCTOBER 2010

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that her work makes relationships difficult, and admits that she does, one day, want a family of her own. “I guess that I’m growing up,” she smiles. Certainly in her most recent movie, Brothers, she projects a definite maturity, starring as Marine wife Grace, who, upon hearing of the death of her husband (Tobey Maguire) in Afganistan, begins falling in love with his reformed bad-boy brother (Jake Gyllenhaal). Directed by Jim Sheridan (In America), the film has already earned two Golden Globe nominations. We discussed the role with the actress. You play a mother again in this movie. Do you find it easy to tap into your maternal instincts? “Where The Heart Is was probably the first time I played a mum. Then I did in Star Wars, Cold Mountain, and in Don Roo’s movie I just finished (Love And Other Impossible Pursuits). In fact, in The Other Boleyn Girl I’m pregnant so I’ve worn the pregnancy pad quite a bit, you’re right! “The mum comes out very easily in me though. I have a very maternal mum of my own. She’s very cosy, nurturing type, and she is the most close up model for that kind of behavior that I’ve had. I’ve not been a real mum, of course, but that remains something I hope for one day.” You’ve got a number of films out this year. Do you find the transient nature of your job makes it difficult to enjoy a settled home life? “I’m really busy right now, it’s true, and if you do more than one film a year you are just going all over the place. You are gone for three-month stints and you don’t see your friends or family. Relations are impossible and it is definitely something I’m trying to figure out.” So, how do you get more control in your life? “By having outlets like writing and producing, which allows me to still have this creative outlet but where I can be in just one place which is really, really exciting. So right now I feel like I’m going into my adulthood via a new way. I am a total gypsy. I love being on the road but at a certain point it is just that you can’t really have a life.” Do you ever feel as though your position as a style icon and role model puts extra pressure on you? “Yes, a little. Not because I see my self as an icon or anything but just that I know my job has a lot to do with how I look. I was talking with a few actress friends recently, and out of any girls we know, we are the ones least wanting to get married. Because everyone wants to have their big day, when they wear a beautiful dress but we do that once a week. We just want to be in sweatpants at home, with no make-up on, and really plain, with no one looking at us.

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up then wake up in the morning and your hair is disgusting and your face is disgusting. Suddenly, your like, “Shit, I’m so not cute! I am only cute when I have all that help!â€? You recently launched your own vegan-friendly brand shoes. How’s that coming along? “The company that makes them closed down - nothing to do with my shoes, I hasten to add - but I loved the experience. Part of my reason for being vegetarian was because it practices respect and love for life all through the day, so three times a day you make a decision to not eat things that have been killed. I have been vegetarian for 20 years but I recently became vegan and that has more to do with the factory farming aspect, and my friend’s book, Eating Animals (by Jonathan Safran Foer) which is deeply disturbing.â€? When you were a teenager you said that you’d never do nudity or sex scenes. Are you still ďŹ ercely protective of what roles you take? “When I did the ďŹ lm Leon in my early teens, I was so excited to get my ďŹ rst fan mail but some of it was all about sex and it really creeped me out. I’m tougher than that now. I’m still careful about all of it because I don’t like it when you are doing something as art and then it gets exploited on a porn

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website. But it is obviously such a part of life I think it should be part of ďŹ lm. It’s kind of a tricky question. “Right now I’m coming to terms with it and I am doing my half-nudity, making it believable but not showing so much that they could use it on a porn site!â€? What’s next for you? You’ve just ďŹ nished Darren Aronofsky’s ballet movie, Black Swan. How are your dancing skills? “Oh my god! I started ballet as a child, when I was 13, and I deďŹ nitely thought I was much better than I am. And then doing rehearsals I realised I was no way near as good as I thought. I thought I was really advanced. It’s been so very hard.â€?

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achieve. Britons want and expect excellent customer service and are willing to pay more for it even when budgets are tight.”

The High Price of Poor Customer Service

Delivering perfect service, every time, is a challenge for any business, but it is one well worth striving to meet. The survey of more than 12,000 consumers, conducted in the UK and 11 other countries, (including US, Australia, Japan, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands) found that businesses risk paying a high price for getting customer service wrong, both in terms of their bottom line and, perhaps more importantly, their reputation.

Brighton based Jose Vazquez-Mendez, Head of Customer Service for American Express in the UK, said: “At American Express, experience has taught us a few things about delivering premium customer service. The most important being not to rest on your laurels; providing customer service is a constant endeavor and one that we always strive to

Unfortunately for UK businesses, Britons are the least satisfied with the level of customer service they receive, with a third (32%) saying that companies fail to meet their expectations and only one in 10 believing that companies will go the “extra mile” for them.

In a challenging economy where growth can be hard to achieve, customer service has never been more important to the continuing success of UK businesses, as the findings of American Express’ Customer Service Barometer show.

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The poll also suggested that post-recessionary British consumers are becoming a much tougher crowd to please. Many would rather shop elsewhere than put up with rudeness, half-hearted apologies and automated responses.

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When asked how many poor customer experiences they would allow, more than four in 10 Britons (44%) said they adopted a “two strikes and you’re out approach”, insisting they would give a company only two chances before taking their custom elsewhere. More worryingly still, almost two-thirds (63%) said they would not hesitate to “speak negatively about the company” after a bad experience.

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Retrieving lost custom isn’t impossible, but it doesn’t come cheap – beyond simply resolving the problem, more than three in five UK consumers (62%) said they expected something in return for poor customer service. Most said they would like an apology (80%), almost two-thirds expect a discount (62%) and more than half (55%) would require a good will gesture to draw a line under bad service.

The Benefits of Getting it Right First Time Good customer service doesn’t just earn a business brownie points or good will. Increasingly, customers are willing to pay a premium for proper care. The research showed that more than two-thirds (70%) of Britons said they would be much more willing to give a company repeat custom after a positive customer experience. Furthermore, more than half (52%) of Britons would be willing to pay extra for excellent customer service – an average of 7% more - which could potentially add millions to the bottom line of UK businesses.

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not less, time with every customer Q Go that extra mile, customers will never forget it Q Measure yourself by your customers’ standards, not your own, and motivate staff accordingly Q Invest in the right training and tools, even when budgets are tight; great service starts with the people who deliver it

AMERICAN EXPRESS HAS RECEIVED WIDESPREAD INDUSTRY RECOGNITION FOR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE Q Best Credit Card for Online Services and Best Credit Card for Call Centre Service at the 2010 Moneywise Customer Service Awards Q Top of the Forrester Customer Experience Index in 2010 Q Won the Global Call Centre of the Year Award from ICMI in 2009 for its Service Centre in Brighton

Word of ‘Mouse’ In an era of social networking, customers aren’t just buyers of products and services, but also reviewers. If they’re happy with what they’ve received, they will broadcast the good news to millions of people across the world in seconds but if they’re dissatisfied, the consequences can be damning. Today’s customers rely heavily on peer reviews, blogs or online postings to get opinions about a company’s reputation for customer service. In fact, half of people surveyed report “always” or “often” doing so. The good news is that they spread the word willingly and widely when they experience good service. Contrary to conventional wisdom, customers are actually more inclined to tell a friend about a positive experience than complain about a negative one.

Delivering Excellent Customer Service “Delivering good service doesn’t just help businesses retain income; it could also help save them the cost of re-engaging disgruntled customers. Customers will soon vote with their feet if they’re not satisfied with the level of care they receive. Getting customer service right is not an option for business, it’s a must. No matter which sector you are in, you are only ever as good as the last person you served” said Vazquez-Mendez. American Express Services Europe Limited. Registered Office: Belgrave House, 76 Buckingham Palace Road, London SW1W 9AX. American Express Services Europe Limited is authorised in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2009 (reference number 415532) for the provision of payment services.

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FASHION EDITOR MELISSA WOODLAND ON WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS MONTH

Dress to impress With the party rush just weeks away, it’s time to start building a capsule wardrobe of evening wear. If you’re go-to outfit is a trusted little black dress, you need to push the boat out with your accessories. Invest in something dazzling, but timeless, to maximise your opportunities to wear them! These cocktail earrings from Goodman Morris are the ideal way to inject colour and class into your evening’s attire. Pomegranate gold vermeil and jet earrings £100, Goodman Morris, Market Street, Brighton.

Not just for girls Cardigans have become a wardrobe staple for men as well as women and this Autumn, there’s a vast array of styles to choose from. Slim line, fine knit cardies are a lightweight option that’s perfect for layering over tees, while chunky knits will keep the cold out without you pulling on your coat just yet. Cardigan, from a selection at the Boss Store, East Street, Brighton

Biba’s back Legendary label Biba has made a long awaited return to the fashion industry with an exclusive collection for House of Fraser. Combining the quintessential Biba themes of 1930s Hollywood glamour, signature prints, maxi dresses and mannish tailoring, the new incarnation of the brand is nostalgic yet totally up to date. Look out for feminine chiffon blouses, vivacious animal prints and sumptuous evening dresses. Biba’s 2010 offering is wonderfully wearable. Available only at House of Fraser. Find Biba online at houseoffraser.co.uk OCTOBER 2010

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his season, the collection of outerwear on the rails is more eclectic than in recent years. From capes to aviator jackets, fur to traditional wool, cropped to longer length, every style is catered for. Finding your perfect cover-up, though, is tricky. After all, you might just wear this one item more than any other for the next few months. So, we’re bringing you the run down on the latest looks to hit the town.

&DPHO It’s THE colour for the season and what better way to wear it than in a classic seventies-style belted coat. If you wore this look first time round, dust off the original. If not, the high street is ready to wow you with modern interpretations.

Fitted frill coat £149, Pretty Eccentric, Meeting House Lane, Brighton

Camel lambskin belted coat £999, Elegance.co.uk Iden Coat £349 Hobbs, East Street, Brighton

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If you worry about your new, on-trend coat going out of style before you get your money’s worth, choose something that will stand the test of time. The pea, the duffle and the double breasted are all on the rails at the moment. But the classic cuts are given a new lease of life with vibrant shades and contrasting belts, allowing you to be adventurous while playing it safe.

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It feels like the military thing has been around for a while now, but instead of looking tired, designers have seriously raised their game. A/W’s military coats are beautifully cut and the details are spot on, with buttons and epaulettes to wow.

Military style coat £95, Long Tall Sally, East Street, Brighton

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6KHDUOLQJ From the soft cream shearling collars peaking out of aviator jackets to kneelength sheepskin coats, cosy, natural fleece is everywhere this Autumn/ Winter. We love the versatility of this look – its different incarnations cover every eventuality, from casual jackets worn with jeans to the shops, to formal wrap coats for the lady that lunches.

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Whilst the real thing is controversial, imitation fur has come a long way since the days of highly flammable synthetic pelts. The latest fur coats (real and faux) are unabashedly luxurious and certainly warm. Try a fur trimmed hood or collar if you’re not ready to go for the full fur coat.

Double breasted coat £120, greatplains.co.uk

Winston jacket £149.99, MeMe Boutique, Church Road, Hove

Boucle coat £120, Monsoon, East Street, Brighton

NW3 Duffle coat £229, Hobbs, East Street, Brighton Belted coat £250, CC, Montague Street, Worthing

Coat £240, Betty Barclay @ Debenhams, Brighton

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orget the wannabe contestants on X Factor, it’s Cheryl Cole’s plum dye job that’s dividing the nation. But whatever you think of the Girls Aloud star’s hairdo, one element of her beauty routine that will always score full marks is her Bambi-look eyes.

With the X Factor’s return to our screens, the spotlight is back on Cheryl’s incredible lashes and neat brows. When Girls Aloud released their own range of Eylure lashes last year – a different pair for each band member – it was Cheryl’s falsies that women bought, accounting for almost half of total sales (44 per cent), according to feelunique.com “I love the dark glossy look of my lashes... cool and ultra glamorous,” Cheryl said. As eyes take centre stage in beauty, we can all get a bit of Cheryl’s eye X Factor with some brow control and lash trickery.

6KDSH XS Ditch your quest for the body beautiful – eyes take the prize for the UK’s favourite body part, according to a recent survey by cosmopolitan.co.uk With peepers topping the poll at 33 per cent, the women surveyed said sparkling colour, shape and long lashes are all the makings of an enviable eye. But eyebrows are the true

foundations for showcasing your eyes to the max, according to Bobbi Brown. “A well groomed brow instantly adds polish and strength to a woman’s face,” she explains. “When shaping brows for the first time, I recommend seeing a professional - they’ll create the best shape for your face. “If you decide to go it alone, remember less is more. Tweeze just a few hairs at a time, between the brows and underneath the brows but never pluck above. Don’t try to ‘create’ a line; use your brow’s own natural line as a guide.” Try: Shavata Precision Tweezers, £19.50 (shavata.co.uk) or Eylure Eyebrow Shapers, £2.49 (Boots, North Street, Brighton).

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Bobbi Brown has these tips for strengthening skinny and gappy brows: • To fill obvious holes or lengthen over-plucked brows, use a brow pencil first to draw in the brow line. • In a shade that matches the natural brow colour, fill with a light feathery stroke, mimicking the look of hair. • Go over the line with a powdered eye shadow using a stiff angled brow brush. • Stroke colour along the upper edge of the brow to accentuate and give ‘lift’ to the eye area. • Only fill in gaps where you can see skin. Look at the brow and only apply colour on bare spots and not over the whole brow. Try: Bobbi Brown Brow Kit, £24.47 (Bobbi Brown @ Debenhams, Churchill Square, Brighton); Soap & Glory Arch de Triumph brow shaper, £7.50, No7 Lash & Brow Perfector, £9.50 (both at Boots, North Street, Brighton).

7HPSRUDU\ OHQJWKHQHUV If you want longer lashes for a lengthier period than one night only, look to Nouveau Lashes’ new Blink & Go extensions. Applied by a therapist in 20 minutes, the false lashes last up to two weeks and can even be applied to the bottom lashes. The lashes must be removed or renewed by a therapist after two weeks, included in price tag, from £45 (blinkandgo.co.uk). • Bespoke extensions Lash fanatics who want to ditch the mascara wand completely can opt for bespoke individual lash extensions a la Cheryl Cole. NovaLash extensions are applied by a therapist in under two hours and last up to six weeks. You dictate your final fluttering look with the thickness, length and shape of the lashes. Each extension remains bonded to the natural lash until your lash is ready to shed. Full NovaLash set, from £120 (novalash.com).

$FFHQWXDWH H\HV If you haven’t got the knack of falsies, you can still open up your eyes with traditional make-up tricks to give your lashes a quick boost. “Eyeliner is good for drawing attention to your eyes in general,” Shavata advises. “Mascara and eyelash curlers will widen your eyes, lengthen your lashes and generally make them even more dramatic. Lash perming is a good alternative to false lashes and eyelash curlers, as it really opens up your eyes.”

)DOVH HIIHFWV False lashes are no longer the reserve of pop princesses or drag queens. In the last 18 months, false lashes have become as much of a must-have as lippy or eyeliner. Sales of false eyelashes are up 110 per cent on last year at Superdrug with 4,000 packs flying out of stores every day. Eyebrow guru Shavata, who recently opened a new Lash Lounge franchise, says: “False eyelashes give you the wow factor, making your eyes appear brighter and more feminine. Even if you have no make-up on you look like you’re wearing mascara.” The drama of your look – and its longevity – is down to the lashes you choose. • Strip lashes Fine and natural or glamorous and heavy, strip lashes are the instant way to make your eyes the centre of attention. Opt for feathers, sparkles or colours for a party wow factor. Trim the strip of false lashes to the right length for your eyelid. Try: e.l.f Hollywood Eyelashes Kit, £3.50 (eyeslipsface. co.uk) or Mister Mascara Bedazzled Lash Duo, £9.66 (mistermascara.com).

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Conditioning products that naturally promote lash growth are another booming area of eye accentuation. Kate Moss is said to be a big fan of Eyesential Lashes, £69.95 (0870 42 029 42). Applied in a similar way to a liquid eyeliner before bed every night, you could see an increase of up to 50 per cent in length and thickness within four weeks. They can also be used to stimulate eyebrow growth if you want to thicken up. Try: RevitaLash, £95 (skinbrands.co.uk); Blinc Heated Eyelash Curler, £18 (blincuk.co.uk); Sue Devitt Eye Intensifier Pencil, £17.50 (qvc.co.uk); Prestige Big Lash Effect Mascara, £4.99 (Boots, North Street, Brighton).

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NOWADAYS OUTDOOR FITNESS CAMPS ARE FAST OVERTAKING GYMS IN POPULARITY. AND WHEN YOU WEIGH UP THE RESULTS IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY. THE FOUNDER OF BRIGHTON’S FITBITCH BOOT CAMP RACHAEL WOOLSTON EXPLAINS

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With exercises designed and run by fitness professionals, along with the camaraderie of training with others, the camps offer fun workouts which burn lots of calories and can revolutionise your shape and fitness.

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you feel motivated to stay fit and keep on coming back for more. Being outdoors feels great and boosts your mood. And once your exercise becomes a healthy habit there is no way you can’t succeed. “I’ve never been sporty and couldn’t imagine exercise being anything but a necessary evil to help me lose weight,” explains Eileen Melville, a leadership consultant who has lost over 2 and a half stone with FitBitch. “Now it seems normal to get out every day and run, skip and sprint and I love it.” Boot camps, really do reach parts that gyms just can’t reach.

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“I STARTED CAMP BARELY ABLE TO RUN HAVING NOT EXERCISED FOR YEARS” average boot camper burns 500 calories during a one hour session. Multiply that four times a week over a month, as we do and it’s no surprise women lose between five and fourteen pounds in four weeks. This is partly due to the frequency of exercise, it’s also due to the range of workouts, with each single session being different. One day it could be kettle bells, another boxing, sprinting or even Space Hopper races. Challenging the body means it is forced to adapt which is when you get amazing results. Having tried many boot camps myself as a journalist, I wanted to create something unique. Unlike many camps that have big groups, ours is strictly limited so that it feels you have your own personal trainer. It means that we are able to understand exactly what motivates everyone on an individual basis, and how to set fitness challenges according to personal fitness levels. Belinda Muir, 48, a makeup artist (above) lost over three and a half stone at FitBitch: “I started camp barely able to run having not exercised for years but gradually, I reached each goal I was set until I’m now running half marathons.”

Exercise in the morning and there is less opportunity for work or social engagements to get in the way. And morning workouts leave you feeling fantastic all day.

Layer up Wear layers so that you can shed them as and when you need.

Fit fuel If your aim is weight loss don’t eat before a camp or fuel your workout with sports drinks. Your muscles hold around two hours of glycogen, enough to keep you going. But DO eat within forty minutes of exercising with a mixture of protein and carbohydrates to help your body recover.

Sleep well If you don’t get enough shut eye it will impede your body’s ability to repair itself.

Resting heart rate Take your resting heart rate before you start a boot camp. This is a great way of measuring how your fitness improves by the end of camp. Expect it to go down!

Get support When you challenge your body you’ll feel tired at first and may get snappy. Ensure your partner/friends support you. After a week, those feelings will pass and you’ll feel a surge in energy. For more information about FitBitch Boot Camp or to book visit fitbitchbootcamp.com, Photography by klickchickevents.co.uk and Julia Claxton.net

And being a women only camp, we’re able focus on all aspects of female fitness, from flexibility to cardiovascular fitness, posture, core and strength. We also offer diet analysis as well as healthy eating plans. There’s even an online ‘diet cop’ for those moments when you need help. Yet, I believe the real secret of our success, and the popularity of boot camps as a whole, is that they make

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IN AUGUST WE PUBLISHED A LIST OF 30 NAMES OF PEOPLE WHO, IN SOME SHAPE OR FORM, HAD MADE THEIR MARK ON BRIGHTON & HOVE AND THE WORLD BEYOND. WE ASKED YOU, OUR READERS, TO VOTE FOR THE PERSON YOU THOUGHT DESERVED TO BE TOP OF THAT LIST. THE COUNTING OF VOTES IS NOW OVER

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ome of our Brightonians lived in the City from cradle to grave, others moved here later in life. Some were transitory, some moved on after they ďŹ nished school. Every single person to make our list had a strong connection to Brighton. You voted in your hundreds, by email and by post. It was a very close run thing, with one contender leading the way for much of the race, only to be pipped to the post in the ďŹ nal days of the contest. After months of voting a winner has emerged for the title of The Greatest Brightonian – It’s the late campaigner and entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick. Here are the ofďŹ cial results:

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DAME ANITA RODDICK (1942 – 2007) Her business started out as a way of providing an income for her family, but Dame Anita Roddick’s vision introduced the world to ethical consumerism. While bringing up her children in Brighton, she opened the ďŹ rst Body Shop (then called The Shop) in 1976 in Kensington Gardens. She sold just 15 skincare products, all ethically sourced. Packaging was recycled, primarily because the shop didn’t have enough bottles. But the ethos of this early version of The Body Shop actually laid the foundations for one of Britain’s most successful businesses. By 2004, she had over 1,900 stores and 300 different products. The Body Shop brand was voted the second most trusted in the country and was 28th in a global list of top brands. Throughout her career, Dame Anita donated her time and fortune to a number of charitable causes, particularly those with an environmental aim. She founded Children on the Edge (COTE) following her visits to Romanian orphanages. The organisation helped to rehabilitate children affected by conict, disease and natural disasters. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of Sussex and was awarded the title Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. In 2005, Dame Anita pledged to give her fortune (then over ÂŁ50million) away to good causes. She died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage in 2007 and, keeping her promise, left her entire estate to charity.

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MAX MILLER (1894 – 1963) Coming in a very close second is ‘The Cheeky Chappie’, Max Miller. Born Thomas Henry Sargent in Kemptown, Miller left school at 12 and tried his hand at numerous jobs before joining the army on the outbreak of WWI. It was during his spell in the military that he found his niche, establishing a troops’ concert party and beginning his career as a variety performer. Miller was known for his flamboyant suits, risqué sense of humour and theatrical performances. Though he never swore during his act, his ‘cheeky’ jokes were often not to the taste of the censors and he was twice banned by the BBC. He went on to top the bill at revues around the country throughout the 1930s, 40s and 50s, appearing in the Royal Variety Performance three times and recording his shows on LP. A lifelong Brighton resident, Miller died in 1963 and is commemorated with a bronze statue in the Royal Pavilion gardens.

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THE FULL RESULT We started out with the names of 30 of the great and the good with strong links to Brighton. Your votes whittled that down to a short list of ten. A further round of voting brought us the following official result that shows the number of votes cast for each of the ten finalists. Here we share with you the Top Ten and their share of the votes as a percentage of the total. Anita Roddick – Campaigner/Entrepreneur Max Miller – Performer/Comedian Charles Busby – Architect Graham Greene – Author/Playwright Norman Cook – DJ/Musician/Record Producer Richard Attenborough – Actor/Director Edward Carpenter – Poet/Philosopher and Gay Activist Julie Burchill – Writer/Columnist Fred Perry –Tennis Player Barbara Hulanicki – Fashion Designer

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Entering the property through its double doors and the white clad walls and heated wood floors immediately give an impression of space and clean, refined design. Further twin doors lead into a huge square sitting room that’s made even more spacious thanks to its double height ceiling and towering glass walls that open out onto the garden via two sliding glass doors. Set back from the living area are two downstairs bedrooms, each doubles – as are all of Atelier’s bedrooms. Right outside their doors is a steam room, perfect for relaxing after a day maintaining one’s millionaire status. On the opposite wing of the house is the kitchen. Unsurprisingly, this too follows suit with the style of the rest of the property and is finished with whites, glass surfaces and silver appliances. An orange feature wall at the back of the room by the cooker injects some bright colour, while granite surfaces offer solid, classy areas on which to work. Behind the kitchen is a light-filled office area, which could also double up as a bedroom. The first floor is essentially split into two halves, each connected by a mezzanine balcony that runs along the back of the sitting room, above the dining area. On the kitchen side of the house resides a triple-aspect master bedroom with balcony overlooking the garden, separate walk-in

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At a Glance: Property: Atelier Location: The Droveway, Hove Price: £3.5million Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 5

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ne of the cardinal rules of restaurant reviewing is that one must write only about what the restaurant actually is and not about what it is not. So, it is not appropriate to castigate McDonald’s for failing to offer decent cocktails and table service, or to abuse Gordon Ramsay because there is no burger on the menu (actually, I think it may be acceptable to abuse Ramsay as a sort of hobby, or rule for life). Sometimes, however, one must break the letter of the law to adhere to the spirit of getting the message across.

Therefore, I’ll start with a little bit about what Food for Friends isn’t. Once upon a time, vegetarian food was pretty much brown, weighty and dense, served in brown, depressing settings by like-minded people. I say served, but it was generally a matter of visiting a counter of burnt sienna objects, behind which lurked a sandaled person of little enthusiasm. Avoiding meat meant being subjected to russet nut roasts and chestnut coloured (but never flavoured) lentil bakes; to slabs of concrete tofu dyed umber with a cup of tamari and beige - textured vegetable protein things in khaki sauces; followed by mousy cookies and tan flapjacks and infinitely stodgy bread puddings that had a cousin that once met a clove, but otherwise tasted of wallpaper paste and resembled Imhoteps’ rejected bricks from the pyramids. All well intentioned, of course, but saddled with some very old ideas about nutrition and lacking any imagination or flair, and so, headed straight for the road to gastronomic hell. And once, long ago, Food for Friends was somewhat guilty. Opened in 1981 with the intention to break away from overcooked pulses, it took some time to escape the trammels of beigeness and non-service. But it grew and developed, and in 2004 was bought by Ramin and Jane Mostowfi, who turned it into a proper restaurant that serves exciting food that just so happens to be vegetarian. Starting with a friendly welcome and a quick wander through the maze of roomlets, I’m seated at a corner table in the end room of the restaurant with one of the best people watching seats in Brighton. Sipping a glass of lightly moussed and clean-tasting Gospel Green cider (£3.45) from a Champagne glass garnished with a slice of apple, I watch a couple spend several minutes trying to enter the restaurant through what is clearly a window, with another couple sat (somewhat apprehensively at this point) at a table right on the other side of the glass, with an obvious doorway but a yard away. Humans, eh? Eventually, a kind waiter retrieves them from their fumbling. The rooms are very well served with natural light, with walls in magnolia or the green of winter oceans, and hung with large photos of wild seas by a local artist, Adrian Peacock. A bit of Osborne & Little style wallpaper, wood floors and classy, simple furniture complete a comfortable setting. There is a mixed crowd of customers, from old hippies in pensioner-grade kaftans to young nerds with all of Steve Jobs’ latest technology on display, a whole host of normal people in between and a fat middle-aged food critic. The restaurant is close to full and it’s only 12.30, which is good considering the large number of establishments close by, especially the barn-sized Jamie’s Italian and the new Pho, as well as the horde of flabby pizza chains. Bread first – very good ordinary brown and white loaves made from the best flour and with a long prove to develop the flavour properly, with a good chewy crust and a good crumb, particularly on the brown. There is also a herb loaf, but the rosemary is too astringent to be worth more than a mouthful.

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detracts from bread and oil for me). Wisely, the bread is sourced from Home bakery – too many restaurants try to make their own without the skill or oven facilities, when there are experts able to supply a much better product. Food for Friends has the wit to concentrate on what they are good at. The chosen starter is called Tofu pockets (ÂŁ5.95) – one stuffed with rice, Asian mushrooms, spring onions and avocado and the other with rice and miso-roasted butternut squash; the pair dressed with a light rice wine and soya sauce combination, and served with a trio of pickled vegetables (pictured above). The tofu is what in my day was called aburaage – thin slices of deep-fried tofu that, once cooled, is preserved and sweetened and then used as a container for whatsoever the chef requires. The bag of mushroom rice is superb, deeply savoury and topped with gari ginger slices and diced avocado (pub quiz fact – ‘avocado’ comes from the Inca word for testicle – read into that what you will). The roast squash has a less impressive avour but wins me over with interesting contrasting textures of rice, squash and tofu. Three pickled spaghettied vegetables – daikon, carrot and cucumber are zingy and crisp, and the artful presentation is completed with a sprig of enoki mushrooms and a huge chive antenna. It’s a good dish – a lot of vinegar, but that balances the several sweet components and is handled subtly enough to work well. The cider is fortuitously a much better match than wine. Finding myself tapping a toe to the music, mostly trad jazz and a bit of lounge, I decide that my usual antipathy to background tunes must be fading with age – either that or the selection has been chosen with greater judgement than is common. The daily special of aubergine schnitzel stuffed with peppers, tomatoes, basil pesto and Applewood cheddar served with roast garlic potatoes and horseradish sauce reads well, but loses out to ‘Savoury Parmesan and Sun-Dried Tomato Beignet’ (ÂŁ12.95) – actually beignets plural. A row of three cheesy fritters on spinach and under variegated micro-greens

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with a fan of broccoli orets at one end and a square of minimally dairied dauphinois spuds at the other, and a generous saucing of Marsala, cream and pink peppercorns. The beignets have a wonderful smoky note, and loads of umami from the cheese and tomatoes (this is a kitchen that really gets umami), and a balance of crunchy outside and gooey interior. The vegetables are better than competent, and the dauphinois have a very crisp crust while being completely greaseless, however, the sauce might beneďŹ t from fewer peppercorns. Having heard what sounds like Portuguese coming from the kitchen corridor, the dessert choice is made – a warm custard tart (ÂŁ5.95) with caramel and brulĂŠed banana – an enhanced take on the traditional pasteis de nata which originated in the beautiful Lisbon suburb of Belem. This is a worthy cousin, a little larger and very delicate, and well served by the caramel and grilled banana additions, ďŹ nished with a handful of physalis and strawberries. It’s just the right thing with an espresso (or uma bica as they say in Belem). Tom, the charming duty manager, chats to me about the burgeoning cocktail business that is developing – there is, of course, a Tuaca cocktail and liqueur coffee – and I’d stay for a drink or two, but work demands otherwise. A very pleasurable lunch, with some accomplished cooking in a great environment. Food for Friends – it’s not beige, it’s very, very good. 62 Food for Friends 17-18 Prince Albert Street The Lanes, Brighton BN1 1HF Starters from ÂŁ4.45 Mains from ÂŁ7.95 Desserts from ÂŁ4.95 01273 202 310 foodforfriends.com

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What should we be looking out for when shopping to cook in October? You should be able to get all this fruit and veg produce sourced locally. Butternut squash, celeriac, fennel, chestnuts, elderberries, curly kale, ďŹ gs, pumpkins, walnuts, artichokes, beetroot, blackberries, broccoli, courgettes, mushrooms (ceps and chanterelles) and apples. Also, it’s a great time for game, so venison, pheasant, rabbit and lamb. In terms of seafood, look out for crab, crayďŹ sh and oysters. And how will you be using those here at The Dyke Pub and Kitchen? We change the menu twice a day depending on what produce is available to us. Taking advantage of the wild game available, I’ll be serving dishes like game pie with mash and buttered kale; roast saddle of venison with wild mushrooms, black pudding with duck fat potatoes; and roast pheasant with ďŹ gs and Marsala. For our vegetarian customers we serve very good artichoke ravioli with chilli and mint and, for those fond of seafood, our baked crab cakes with fennel and mustard salad are a must. Now tell us how we might use some of the produce? Here’s a recipe (see opposite) for roast saddle of venison with wild mushrooms, black pudding and duck fat potatoes. What wine would go well with the dish? We stock a Pinot Noir by GĂŠrard Bertrand Chateaux l’Hospitalet, which would match very well as it’s juicy, medium bodied with plenty of ripe cherry, wild raspberry and a little spice – perfect for game in October.

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Where are you? Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN42 4AQ What do you offer? We offer Party Nights throughout December with a Juice FM DJ hosting the evening. Enjoy a drink on arrival, a delicious three course meal and half a bottle of wine per person before partying the night away. What makes your venue different? Our events are held in association with Juice FM, our local radio station. We can accommodate groups from as few as two, up to sixhundred people. Private rooms are available and if you don’t want to drive or just want to indulge then special accommodation rates are available in our elegant rooms and suites. Prices per head? £36.00 per person on Thursdays £42.00 per person on Fridays and Saturdays Web address: hilton.co.uk/brightonmet Phone contact: 01273 715 043

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Alfresco Where are you? The Milkmaid Pavilion, Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 2LN What do you offer? For every ten guests booked, the eleventh goes free. Choose from our festive three course menu and embrace an unprecedented level of supreme perfection. Turn back the years and enjoy an evening’s entertainment on the dance floor. What makes your venue different? Reminiscent of a marooned ship, Alfresco stands proud on the Brighton promenade. The art deco architecture, panoramic sea views, quality service and decadent cuisine transform Alfresco into a landmark along the Sussex coast. Alfresco is a modern beachfront Italian restaurant unparalleled in Brighton by any other venue for its spectacular setting. Prices per head? Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday £19.50 plus ten percent service charge. Thursday, Friday and Saturday £24.50 plus ten percent service charge. Web address: alfresco-brighton.co.uk Phone contact: 07789 002 639

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Celebrate the festive season at Hilton Brighton Metropole ...Everything you need to enjoy a festive celebration at Hilton Brighton Metropole...

Christmas celebrations • Juice FM Christmas Party Nights

• Christmas Residential Package

• Christmas Accommodation

• New Year’s Eve Celebration Dinner Dance

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ll of us recognise that we continue to live in challenging times where we have to ensure that our money is spent wisely. And that applies to the education of our children, or grandchildren, just as much as anything else. That’s why we have been working closely with Head Teachers and their staff to produce our Independent Schools Guide 2011. Over the following pages you’ll find details of the top educational establishments across our region with information that will help you decide the best place for your child or children. Whether you’re looking for a co-educational day school, an all-girls’ boarding school or somewhere to start your three-year-old, it’s all here. We set out the type of school, the fees, exam results and those all important comments from the Schools Inspectorate. And we pose the question that you’d probably ask the Head Teacher: “Why should I send my child to your school?” The South-East has the biggest concentration of independents in the country attracting almost one in ten of all youngsters in education. So, here’s what happened when we invited a selection of the leading schools to tell us, in alphabetical order, what sets their establishment apart.

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ARDINGLY COLLEGE Address: Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6SQ Established: 1858 School type: Co-educational Boarding and Day School for boys and girls aged 2 -18. HMC, IAPS, A Woodard School Name of Head: Peter Green Period in Post: 3 years Day fees: ÂŁ3,325-ÂŁ6,490 Boarding fees: ÂŁ1,250-ÂŁ8,650 Notable facilities: Three schools in one College (Senior, Preparatory and Prepreparatory) making brilliant use of 240 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside. Notable exam results: Well above the world average for the International Baccalaureate; 12% of A Levels at A*; 53% of GCSE grades at A* and A, 81% A* to B grade. Comment from Independent Schools Inspectorate: “Pupils enjoy learning, strive to achieve academic success and grow

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into conďŹ dent, polite, enthusiastic young people. They make good progress in their studies, attaining well above average standards. The school’s feeling of community and strong Christian ethos is valued and pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is very good.â€? Why would a parent choose your school for their child? “We liked the strong have-a-go attitude, high academic standards and range of after-school clubs. Thriving is not only doing well academically, but being happy and positive too!â€? “The choice for sixth formers of A Level or IB was a fantastic attraction; my son did IB and my daughter will probably do A Level.â€? “Ardingly nurtures its pupils with a strong work ethic, respect for others, close relations with the teachers and a varied combination of academic, creative, artistic and sports lessons - a rounded education. Hence the children are happy, polite, ďŹ t and work hard.â€? Website: ardingly.com Email: registrar@ardingly.com Phone: 01444 893 000

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BELLERBYS COLLEGE Address: 1 Billinton Way, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4LF

average A Level Maths score of any Independent School in England.

Established: 1959 School type: Independent Name of Head: Nigel Addison Period in Post: 13.5 years Teacher/Pupil ratio: 1:12

Comment from Independent Schools Inspectorate: Bellerbys College provides a good curriculum, good teaching and the quality of its assessment is outstanding. A particular strength is the development by students of a respect for their own and for other cultures in a way that promotes tolerance and harmony. The purposebuilt accommodation is outstanding.

Notable facilities: Purpose-built, contemporary, environmentally-friendly building. 62 classrooms, six science laboratories, five art studios and a state-ofthe-art library.

Why would a parent choose your school for their child? Parents would choose Bellerbys College for our experience and long standing in preparing students – not just from the UK, but from as many as 44 countries around the world – for the rigours of study at top UK universities. Staff at Bellerbys know just what such a vibrant international community needs from first arrival and onwards into their studies and preparation for successful university life. Students are with us for 1-3 years and are given the skills to succeed academically, mature individually and gain self-confidence to manage later in life at university and the employment world.

Notable exam results: 2009: Bellerbys A Level results exceed Roedean, and second only to Brighton College in Sussex. 2010: Bellerbys achieves highest

Website: bellerbys.com Email: bellerbys.com/english/admission/contact.aspx Phone: 01273 339 200

Day fees: £5,995 Boarding fees per term: Day fees plus following options: Ensuite sharing from £2,290 Ensuite single from £2,720

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Bricklehurst Manor School Address: Bardown Road, Stonegate, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 7EL Established: 1959 School type: Mixed Independent Preparatory Day 3-11 Name of Head: Christine Flowers Period in Post: 10 years Teacher/Pupil ratio: 1:12 Day fees: £2,625-£2,975 per term Notable facilities: We have between three and four acres of beautiful grounds with adventure playground, heated covered swimming pool and separate sports field. Notable exam results: We prepare children for the Kent Selection 11+ or the independent school of choice. We are regularly awarded academic, drama and art scholarships.

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Comment from Independent Schools Inspectorate: Pupils’ attitudes to work and study are good across all age groups as a result of teachers’ high expectations. Girls and boys perform equally well. Their personal development is outstanding and the importance of self-discipline and responsibility, mutual respect and honesty is promoted throughout the school. Why would a parent choose your school for their child? Parents choose Bricklehurst for its high academic achievements alongside excellence in music and the arts. They appreciate the quality of teaching, the range of subjects offered and the guidance given to their children. High standards of behaviour and care enable children of all abilities to thrive in the friendly, family atmosphere and leave the school as confident and capable pupils ready for the rigors of secondary school. Bricklehurst is a very nurturing and supportive school and parents are made to feel part of the extended family environment. Bricklehurst is a positive place to be for everyone. Website: bricklehurst.co.uk Email: office@bricklehurst.co.uk Phone: 01580 200 448

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BRIGHTON & HOVE HIGH SCHOOL Address: Senior School - Montpelier Road, Brighton BN1 3AT Junior School - Radinden Manor Road, Hove BN3 6NH Established: 1876 School type: Independent – Part of the Girls’ Day School Trust Name of Head: Lorna Duggleby Teacher/Pupil ratio: 1:9 Day fees: Junior - £2,292, Senior - £3,232, Sixth form - £3,193

Comment from Independent Schools Inspectorate: ‘‘The school claims, with justification, to emphasise its vitality, enthusiasm and friendliness, it promotes an all-round education of high quality, encouraging each individual pupil to give of her best. In both Senior and Junior schools pupils enjoy an excellent standard of pastoral care.’’

Notable facilities: We have a great sports hall and wonderful dance studio with fitness suite. In addition we have a dedicated computer room, drama studio and independent Sixth Form block.

Why would a parent choose your school for their child? The benefit of an all girls’ education has been consistently proven. BHHS offers the best education with high exam results, excellent teaching and high quality care along with a dynamic programme of extra curricular activities.

Notable exam results: In Summer 2010 the B and above pass rate at A2 went up 7% to 83%, while at GCSE A and A* grades went up by 12.5% to just under 70%.

Website: bhhs.gdst.net Email: enquiries@bhhs.gdst.net Phone: 01273 734 112

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BRIGHTON COLLEGE Address: Brighton College, Brighton BN2 0AL Established: 1845 School type: Mixed Co-educational, 3-18 years Name of Head: Richard Cairns FRSA, MA (Oxon) Period in Post: 5 years Teacher/Pupil ratio: 1:18 Day fees: £4,064 Boarding fees: £7,926 Notable facilities: We have an exciting programme of development underway. This term our new Design Technology School, English Department and Lower School are opened. In 2011, we will be creating new social areas for boarders and the Sixth Form, a new Health Centre and chaplaincy and an outdoor theatre. We are currently planning a new Music School and Sports Pavilion.

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Notable exam results: Brighton College was ranked the top co-educational school in England in 2008, 2009, 2010, and has the best GCSE and A-level results in Sussex. Why would a parent choose your school for their child? Our pastoral was judged outstanding by ‘Ofsted’ in 2009. The Head Master, Richard Cairns, was rated one of the five most influential Headteachers in England by the Evening Standard. The college has a national reputation for sport, music, drama and dance but our focus is inclusive not exclusive. Buses run across Sussex to bring day pupils to school each day. Boarders are free to go home on Friday evening and return on Monday morning as we have no lessons on Saturday. We are genuinely co-educational and believe passionately that young men and women should learn to work together, preparing them properly for life and the real world. Website: brightoncollege.net Email: registrar@brightoncollege.net Phone: 01273 704 200

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LANCING COLLEGE Address: Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0RW Established: 1848 School type: Independent Co-educational Senior School Name of Head: Jonathan Gillespie Period in Post: 4 years Teacher/Pupil ratio: 1:8 Day fees: £6,465 Boarding fees: £9,250 Notable facilities: Over 500 acres of campus; farm, art school, D&T centre, theatre, swimming pool, library, refurbished science laboratories, café, landmark chapel. Notable exam results: Lancing College is the most consistently high performing coeducational school in Sussex. 2010 is the seventh year running that its A and B grade percentage at A Level has exceeded 80%.

Comment from Independent Schools Inspectorate: “Lancing College has many strengths. Academic results are good, supported by good teaching and learning. Pupils are happy, committed to the community, their work and their activities, for which they show great enthusiasm. Pupils receive highly effective pastoral and academic support, guidance and welfare.” Why would a parent choose your school for their child? Lancing College is a medium-sized school, with a broad academic intake, achieving outstanding results. It is set in a single, beautiful, easily accessible campus with excellent facilities. The structure is of a local and international boarding school with exceptional opportunities for day pupils. The school is fully co-educational and the pastoral and tutorial care provided is highly regarded. Boys and girls are encouraged to participate in a wide range of sports, expeditions and challenging activities. Lancing is renowned for the quality of its music, drama, art and outreach work but most of all for its welcoming and exhilarating atmosphere. Website: lancingcollege.co.uk Email: admissions@lancing.org.uk Phone: 01273 452 213

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Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School Address: Five Ashes, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6HR Established: 1945 School type: Co-educational Independent school Name of Head: Tim Lewis

Comment from Independent Schools Inspectorate: “Skippers Hill Manor is a happy, caring school with a broad curriculum enabling its pupils to achieve good standards in all areas. Pupils have a wide range of interests and begin to grow into well-rounded young people under the guidance of the dedicated Head and staff.”

Period in Post: 20 years Teacher/Pupil ratio: 1:10 Day fees per term: £2,155 - £4,163 Notable facilities: Extensive playing fields, all weather sports area, swimming pool, gymnasium, ICT and library, music room and studio. Notable exam results: 100% Common Entrance record over 20 years; Scholarship tally very high for a mixed ability school; excellent record for Cranbrook entry and other Grammar schools.

Why would a parent choose your school for their child? A hidden gem set in 32 idyllic acres of Wealden countryside, Skippers Hill Manor Preparatory School is a small school whose ethos is to provide a happy, stimulating and structured environment. Our children feel valued and secure, which enables them to thrive and achieve to the best of their ability. The Skippers community not only includes its pupils and staff, but welcomes their families as well, highly valuing the support of parents. We teach individuals, not classes. Our excellent academic results speak for themselves. The children’s good manners, sensitivity and self-confidence speak volumes – they are our real ambassadors. Website: skippershill.com Email: office@skippershill.com Phone: 01825 830 234

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Small school… great results… idyllic location

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Open Mornings 10 am - 12 noon Tuesday 12th October Thursday 18th November Tuesday 18th January 2011 Saturday 12th February 2011 Tuesday 15th March 2011 We look forward to meeting you – no need to book. J R Ward Academic and non-Academic Scholarship examinations will be held in January and February 2011. Applications may be made from September onwards. Please contact the school for further details.

Non-Academic Scholarships Art, Music, Drama and Sport – if your child has a talent, share it with us! Phone to arrange a visit or a taster day Five Ashes, Mayfield, East Sussex TN20 6HR Tel: 01825 830234 www.skippershill.com

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Woldingham School Address: Marden Park, Woldingham, Surrey CR3 7YA Established: 1842 School type: Catholic Independent Boarding and Day for Girls Name of Head: Jayne Triffitt Period in Post: Since September 2007 Teacher/Pupil ratio: 1:8 Day fees per term: £5,539 Boarding fees per term: £8,935 Notable facilities: 600-seat auditorium with orchestra pit and full performing arts facilities, all-weather sports pitch, sports hall, swimming pool, tennis dome and sixth-form en suite accommodation. Notable exam results: A-level 100% pass rate in 2010 with 60% achieving A*/A grades and 19 out of 21 achieving A*/A in Mathematics. At GCSE 70% of all grades achieved were A*/A, with 98.2% achieving A*/C.

Comment from Independent Schools Inspectorate: “Woldingham School aims to be a caring and supportive Christian community in which girls are happy, confident and inspired to meet challenges and achieve excellence in whatever they choose to do. The intention is to encourage girls to become independent, enquiring young women, who forge lasting relationships, achieve academic success and become positive influences in the world.” Why would a parent choose your school for their child? The heart of the school, housed in its magnificent country mansion at the top of a secluded valley, nestles comfortably alongside stateof-the-art facilities to provide a safe and inspiring environment. With small class sizes and a strong pastoral system anchored by deep Christian values, we are amongst the top 1% of independent schools for value added performance in public examinations; we strive to give each girl the confidence and the personal attention to succeed, whatever her talents. Alumnae include Caroline Wyatt (TV reporter) and Carey Mulligan (actress). Website: woldinghamschool.co.uk Email: registrar@woldingham.surrey.sch.uk Phone: 01883 654 206

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FROM THE TURMOIL OF THE PAST FEW YEARS IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS, NICHOLAS EDWARDS – THE FOUNDER AND CEO OF AN INNOVATIVE NEW HEDGE FUND MANAGER CALLED ALTERNATIVE ASSET MANAGEMENT – HAS APPARENTLY FOUND A NEW PATH TO PROFITS. IT’S BEEN A ROLLER COASTER RIDE FOR HIM BUT SUCCESS HAS SEEN EXPANSION AND A MOVE TO NEW OFFICES WORDS RICHARD MOORE

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and always thought I would end up becoming a farmer. As a fourth child, unlikely to inherit any meaningful wealth, I began to explore what business would provide me with the earnings capacity to afford to buy my own farm. That’s how my fascination with the world of finance began.

Few words stir the emotions in the financial markets more than the name of Barings Bank, London’s oldest merchant bank which collapsed in 1995 after trader Nick Leeson lost £827 million speculating on futures contracts. One man who saw it all unfold from the inside was Nicholas Edwards. He has seen many a collapse in confidence and markets and has learned from over three decades of experience.

“From the age of 14 I read the Financial Times and had a strong desire to join the financial markets. My real interest lay with the mechanics of how money was made; how profits were generated and distributed from the profit centre and down through various channels and on to a bottom line from which the Government extracted their share in taxes in order to run the economy.”

We meet for coffee in his new, but modest offices along a cobbled lane. It all seems a far cry from those dramatic days when scandal swept the corridors of Barings Bank where he was a director. The farmer and father of four was one of many who lost fortunes in the ensuing days.

Your first job in finance was when and where? “I wasn’t the most hard working of academic students! Having started out as a chorister, I soon found greater interest in the world of sport and ‘other’ activities which led to an early departure from school.

But let’s go back to the beginning... when did you first realise you were attracted to the world of finance? “I was fortunate to have a reasonably privileged background

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Scotland and offered the chance to join the commercial finance division. “The experience of working in a cut and thrust commercial financial environment enthralled me and I yearned for more. “The next big break came in the early 1980’s when a next door neighbour in Fulham helped me to join one of the best known names in UK stock broking, James Capel & Co. He knew the CEO.” What was it like in the business in those early days? “Incredibly fast moving, energetic and vibrant. I worked as a junior member of a ‘desk’ of four brokers. Demand for product and services was strong and there was little time to stand still. I found myself thrust into dealing with clients within a matter of months of joining the industry. I didn’t mind the long hours and hectic working environment. It became a way of life.”

“I worked with a tremendous bunch of people and together we enjoyed an enviable position within our market. It’s sad these things cannot last forever but business and life moves on; in our case the whole of the business was moved along courtesy of Mr Leeson.” When did you first realise the bank was in trouble? “You will not find too many ex-Barings people enthusiastic to talk about the past. We all lost a significant proportion of our wealth, and many their pensions. “I will just tease you with the notion that it was fairly obvious to one or two of the banks counterparties that things were not as they should be! Some of us were aware of the issues but perhaps at the time couldn’t believe what was going on. “Sadly we were all let down by a series of unfortunate events. Realising that the bank was in trouble was devastating but factual. We all very quickly learnt to live with the drama of the situation.” How did you feel? “When we found out things were really bad and the Bank of England were involved we became more united than ever and made strenuous efforts to try to keep the integrity of the individual business units intact. “In the main, senior management were impressive and coped well under difficult and stressful circumstances. There are perhaps one or two, who shall remain nameless, who were simply unprepared to admit to any responsibility in the build up to the end. “I have moved on with my life and business and so have most of my old colleagues and friends. The world is not a better place without Barings, just different.”

So, were did you go from there? “Post Barings and ING Barings I spent two years with Society Generale (Socgen) in London, as head of the Country Funds business. Most of my close colleagues and friends from Barings were with me. “Socgen, though, had their own agenda and growing an emerging markets operation became less important to them, as did growing their Country Funds business. “After two years with the French bank the decision was taken to scale back their operations and our business was cut. “Fortunately I had built a strong contacts base and had many powerful friends who were keen to back me in a new investment banking venture. “I created a newly authorised and regulated investment banking business with one of the largest privately owned banks in Austria and was joined by a number of my old team from Barings/Socgen. “We opened our doors with 11 professionals and a bright future within a well capitalised new boutique broking firm. Within months it was obvious our majority partners were not able to share our thoughts on ‘best practice’ and I took the difficult decision to close the business and pull out. It took some years to come to the boil but the majority Austrian partner has since collapsed and the CEO is facing legal challenges of his own. “It was an important lesson and encouraged me to start the building process for my next venture. I had ambitions to set up my own specialist hedge fund focusing on trading the world’s largest financial markets using options and futures. However, some hands-on experience at the helm of a professional hedge fund manager was going to be pre-requisite. “And so in 2002 I joined Charlemagne Capital and spent two years helping co-directors build the business into a successful OCTOBER 2010

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specialist manager, before departing to start my own hedge fund business, Alternative Asset Management Limited (A2ML).

period of ‘live’ trading of physical assets in order to build a track record that was tangible and one that investors would take seriously.

“A2ML was set up in late 2004 to manage an emerging markets fund and then to build a suite of specialist funds. My ambition was to grow a successful business managing high performance trading funds.

“This testing went on throughout ‘08 and into ‘09 and has proven to be the most signiďŹ cant factor in taking us to where we are today.â€?

“So successful was this approach that I had little time to build the business further until 2007, when I designed and structured the Alternative Vision Fund Limited (AVF) to achieve absolute returns for investors prepared to accept high risk in return for high rewards.â€? And then, of course, along came the ďŹ nancial crisis. “No sooner had we launched AVF in January ‘08 than the ďŹ rst shock wave of the global ďŹ nancial meltdown hit the markets. One crisis led to another and the markets were as ever, unforgiving! “AVF was not spared with our automated trading systems software failing to produce the historic returns we had enjoyed. By July 2008 we had to take the decision to stop using the automated trading systems and re-focus our attentions on the ever more reliable and more readily controllable manual discretionary trading methods “I recognised there was a need for a radical shake up and substantial enhancement to the ‘markets’ approach to risk, and so I set about designing and structuring a suite of new funds based on existing tried and tested trading strategies using skilled traders with long term track records of achievement but with a dynamic new approach. “After much research and testing I reached agreement with a small number of independent trading teams that they should try my new approach. “I made it clear that my ideas would require the different teams of traders and managers to build a minimum

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“There will be further turmoil in the markets and I expect difďŹ cult times within the next 12 to 15 months as the UK economy begins to feel the bite of the ďŹ scal tightening. However, most market professionals will have put themselves in a better position to weather any future storm by taking risk off the table. “My attitude to risk is that it must be recognised and clearly understood. If one can quantify risk it is considerably easier to deal with the consequences of taking risk through investment. “I would argue that every form of investment carries risk and the trick is to carefully analyse that risk, understand and assess how the risk will affect you if things go wrong and make sure that you never expose yourself to potential losses of more than you can afford.â€? How has the crisis changed people’s approach to investments? “People are far more focused on risk. Three years ago a prospective investor would sit down and for 80% of the time analyse strategy, investment objectives, and potential returns with perhaps a 20% focus on risk. “Today investors sit down and analyse risk for 80% of a meeting and spend perhaps only 20% exploring the potential returns opportunity. The world has changed, if not forever, certainly for the short term three to ďŹ ve years.â€? Are there still real opportunities out there? “Yes, tremendous opportunities exist, indeed our focus is on capturing the

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opportunity to trade the markets for proďŹ t by exploiting volatility. Underlying market volatility has risen sharply post early 2008 and we look to exploit this opportunity for proďŹ t. “We have several traders who trade the markets both long and short – i.e. they buy with a view to selling at a higher price and sell (‘short’) with a view to buying back at a lower price. “It follows that increased volatility in prices creates greater opportunity to trade the markets no matter the market direction. We have the ability to make proďŹ t when markets go down as well as up. “We have put our own capital to work in various trading strategies to achieve a physical track record of results. Indeed in February 2009 we began trading a new strategy using dynamic new risk controls which have produced a remarkable increase in trading returns whilst demonstrating lower risk characteristics. “We have grasped the opportunity to deliver incredible actual returns with very small monthly losses. For example our agship ‘Vision’ strategy investing in ďŹ nancial futures on the German market (DAX) has experienced a maximum monthly loss of -4.02% for a total return of +257% net of all fees and charges since February 2009, and our most recently launched ‘Trader’ strategy investing in futures on the US market (S&P) has had no monthly losses with a net return of +60% since launch in April of this year.

(Edwards is clear to emphasise that these are High Risk / High Returns investment vehicles and only suitable for experienced qualifying investors.) Do people have to now take greater risks for reasonable returns? “It’s very difďŹ cult for investors to ďŹ nd proďŹ t without taking risk. It is all about the level of risk they wish to take for the expected returns they seek. The relationship is linear; the greater the expected return the greater the risk taken. “This is the science of trading. It’s not a lottery or like betting, it is in fact a highly skilled profession.

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“Naturally we expect to substantially reduce if not, where possible, eliminate losses. Our trading results show how this is possible but overall the concept of risk must be clearly understood.â€? What’s your read on both the short term and long term market trends? “The markets will remain fairly subdued over the next 12 months while we all try to second guess where the next economic and or ďŹ nancial calamity might come from. There are plenty of candidates including Hungary, Spain, Ireland and even some of the major economic powerhouses including the UK and USA. “No one really knows how events will unfold but with sensible policy decisions it should be possible to avoid another meltdown. There are no guarantees and people would do well to understand the risks involved! “On the positive side there are countries like Turkey which should enjoy fabulous economic growth and prosperity as we enter 2011. The same can be said of emerging markets like India, China, Brazil and Russia. “So‌ both short and long term market trends will be both up and down. The trick is to be on the right side of the markets when they move – this is what we focus on!â€? 62 Nicholas Edwards is CEO of the Alternative Asset Management group of companies based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. The group provide training and trading services as well as specialist hedge fund management through Alternative Asset Management Limited (‘A2ML’). The Company manages PIF products (Professional Investor Funds) and provides services to eligible investors only. It does not provide services to ‘retail’ investors. The Company does not hold client money. A2ML is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority in the United Kingdom. Qualifying investors can access more information by visiting altasset.com

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TWENTY YEARS IS A LONG TIME WHATEVER LINE OF BUSINESS YOU’RE IN, BUT WITH THE CAR INDUSTRY IT’S NOTHING SHORT OF A LIFETIME. IN 1990 LEXUS LAUNCHED THE LS400, ITS VERY FIRST CAR IN THE UK AND AIMED SQUARELY AT THE LUXURY HEAVYWEIGHTS FROM BMW AND MERCEDES

Producing a bona ďŹ de supercar is not the work of a moment, and to get an end product that truly hits the mark requires a large commitment. But when your brand slogan is ‘the relentless pursuit of perfection’, that’s not a problem. Sure, you can buy a supercar from most of its key rivals for something between ÂŁ100,000 and ÂŁ150,000. Lexus, though, has neatly sidestepped this particular market and gone straight for the big boys; Ferrari, Lamborghini, even

Koenigsegg. The LFA is a no-compromise hypercar monster. You will already have spotted the mind-boggling exterior, which despite its eye-catching presence and grace is purely sculpted in engineering terms. The twin goals of aerodynamic stability and feeding sufďŹ cient air to the engine and brakes were paramount, although the way in which those mechanicals are clothed will turn heads everywhere. The search for perfection also led the hand-picked bunch of Lexus engineers to develop their own manufacturing processes for carbon ďŹ bre, the ultra-strong and ultralightweight material of choice. Don’t forget that parent company Toyota has a history in textiles, which resulted in the design and construction of a truly spectacular machine simply to weave the carbon ďŹ bres. This is the kind of attention to detail you can expect. W

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Climb in through the relatively-conventional doors, and dropping into the seriously supportive bucket seats puts you in front of a stylish and yet comfortingly familiar dashboard. This may be the fastest car Lexus has ever made, but it’s still a Lexus: you don’t have to break a limb to get in, you can see out properly, the climate control does as it is told and if you want to potter around, the LFA will play ball. You will never be in any doubt that this is a top-drawer supercar though, with the ďŹ rmness of the suspension and the general sharpness of the controls. It’s hard to imagine a car this fast ever being so civilised. But to drive the LFA like this too often, is to miss its raison d’être entirely. Some of the ďŹ nest minds in automotive engineering devoted 10 years of their lives to making this one of the world’s greatest supercars, so it is only right that its limits are fully explored. As luck would have it, our test drive included numerous laps of the Goodwood race circuit, known for being not only very fast but also very challenging. Rolling along the pit lane in ďŹ rst gear below the speed limit, and the LFA is as docile as a supermini. But when the green light shines and you stamp on the throttle, it shows its true colours. At low revs there is a distant hum from the V10, gathering in complexity and volume as the revs rise. Pass 5,000rpm and it sounds like it has reached a crescendo, but this absolute gem of an engine has barely passed halfway. 9,000rpm is an absurdly high rev limit for a 4.8-litre engine, and as it hits the red line the noise that surrounds you is a truly epic mechanical wail. Many cars are described as sounding like an F1 racer, but the LFA is the only one that could slip onto the grid at Monaco and not sound out of place. There’s very little time to absorb the sound however, as the acceleration is devastating. 62mph passes in a lightning 3.7 seconds, with the 100mph barrier smashed inside eight seconds. The automated transmission requires a simple ick of the paddle to engage the next gear, and there’s no let up – the top speed of 203mph always feels within reach. But what impresses even more is the way that the LFA allows you to explore the limits of its grip and balance. The electronic safety system can be left on safe in the knowledge they intervene only when necessary, and instead the driver can push harder than its price tag would deem sensible. It never intimidates, yet it communicates precisely what is happening underneath; it strikes a remarkable balance between user-friendliness and providing big thrills. And the price? There will only be 500 units of the LFA worldwide, with just 20 hand-built each month. UK sales won’t begin until 2011, and to be in the queue you will need to stump up ÂŁ336,000. This is unquestionably a lot of money, but then this is an engineering masterpiece that will be treasured and enjoyed by the lucky few. If you can afford it, the LFA really is one of a kind. 62

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Facts at a glance: Model: Lexus LFA, ÂŁ336,000. Engine: 4.8-litre petrol producing 552bhp and 354lb.ft of torque. Transmission: Six-speed automated manual transmission driving the rear wheels. Performance: Top speed 203mph, 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds. Economy: 20mpg combined (est). Emissions: 400g/km C02 (est).

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OUR ROUND UP OF SOME OF THE BEST STAGE AND THEATRE SHOWS TAKING PLACE IN THE CITY AND THE CAPITAL THIS MONTH

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Of Mice and Men What? The controversial classic and tragic story of bindlestiffs, George Milton and Lennie Small, is set to come to life in Brighton this autumn. Staged during the turbulent years of the Great Depression, the performance promises to be a powerful representation of this touching tale of blind hope, dashed desire and the darker side of the American Dream. Where? The New Venture Theatre, Brighton When? Saturday 2 to Saturday October 9 Web? newventure.org.uk

Radio City Theatre What? A Brighton-based ensemble cast of six high-energy performers present their hilarious tributes to much loved radio plays, complete with ingenious sound effects created live on stage and accompanied by a live band. Where? Theatre Royal Brighton When? Sunday 24 October Web? ambassadortickets.com

Reginald D Hunter What? It’d be surprising if you hadn’t heard the name Reginald D Hunter and even more so if you hadn’t caught one of his numerous appearances on UK quizcoms. But his stand-up takes this American’s warm social humour to new levels and is an absolute treat. Where? Theatre Royal Brighton When? Sunday 31 October Web? ambassadortickets.com

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What? Fres h from his new-found fame earned on The Thic k of the best stan It, one of d-up comics to have em erged in rece nt years is com ing to the C ity. Chris Addis ion’s show o ffers intelligent, w arm and up lifting comedy, gu aranteed to earn laughs. Where? Ko media, Brig hton When? Wed nesday 6 O ctober Web? komed ia.co.uk

If That’s All There Is What? Inspired by the Peggy Lee song, ‘Is That All There Is?’ a young couple approaches their wedding day, but panic is setting in even faster. Through the eyes of a jaded therapist and an awkward teenage girl we witness a case study of longing, envy, disappointment and violent urges, examining our obsession with seeking fulďŹ llment. Where? The Pavilion Theatre, Brighton When? Wednesday 27 to Friday October 29 Web? brightondome.org

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*RXUPHW *XLGH OUR HANDPICKED SELECTION OF SOME OF THE TASTIEST TABLES IN TOWN Pompoko 110 Church Street, Brighton BN1 1UD 07796 001 927 Cuisine: Japanese Ha Ha Bar and Grill 2-3 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE 01273 737 080 Cuisine: Fine Dining Casa Don Carlos 5 Union Street, The Lanes, Brighton, BN1 1HA 01273 327 177 Cuisine: Spanish Pomegranate 10 Manchester St, Kemp Town, Brighton BN2 1TF 01273 628 386 Cuisine: Turkish

The Restaurant at Drakes Drakes Hotel, 43-44 Marine Parade, Brighton BN2 1PE 01273 645 346 Cuisine: Modern European Pho 12 Black Lion Street, Brighton BN1 1ND 01273 202 403 Cuisine: Vietnamese Archipelagos 121 Western Road, Hove, Brighton BN3 1DB 01273 779474 Cuisine: Greek Havana Restaurant & Bar 33 Duke Street, Brighton BN1 1AG 01273 773388 Cuisine: Modern European

In Vino Veritas 103 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YW 01273 622 522 Cuisine: French The Ginger Pig 3 Hove Street Hove BN3 2TR 01273 736 123 Cuisine: Gastro pub Graze Restaurant 42 Western Road, Brighton BN3 1JD 01273 823 707 Cuisine: Modern British Ă la carte The Meadow 64 Western Road, Brighton BN3 2JQ 01273 721 182 Cuisine: British Food for Friends 17-18 Prince Albert Street, Brighton BN1 1HF 01273 202 310 Cuisine: Vegetarian

Good Friends 25 Preston Street, Brighton BN1 2HN 01273 779 836 Cuisine: Chinese

Terre a Terre 71 East Street, The Lanes, Brighton BN1 1HQ 01273 729 051 Cuisine: Vegetarian

The Chilli Pickle 42 Meeting House Lane, Brighton, BN1 1HB 01273 323 824 Cuisine: Indian

The Dyke 218 Dyke Road, Brighton BN1 5AA 01273 555 672 Cuisine: Gastro pub

The Connaught 48 Hove Street, Hove BN3 2DH 01273 206 578 Cuisine: Gastro pub

Oki-Nami Restaurant 6 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF 01273 773 777 Cuisine: Japanese

Hotel du Vin & Bistro 2-6 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AD 01273 718 588 Cuisine: Modern European

Sukhothai Palace 62 Middle Street, Brighton BN1 1AL 01273 748 448 Cuisine: Thai

Happy Eating! To discuss your restaurant appearing in the gourmet guide, or if you would like to suggest one, please call 01892 616 103.

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ne of the cardinal rules of restaurant reviewing is that one must write only about what the restaurant actually is and not about what it is not. So, it is not appropriate to castigate McDonald’s for failing to offer decent cocktails and table service, or to abuse Gordon Ramsay because there is no burger on the menu (actually, I think it may be acceptable to abuse Ramsay as a sort of hobby, or rule for life). Sometimes, however, one must break the letter of the law to adhere to the spirit of getting the message across.

Therefore, I’ll start with a little bit about what Food for Friends isn’t. Once upon a time, vegetarian food was pretty much brown, weighty and dense, served in brown, depressing settings by like-minded people. I say served, but it was generally a matter of visiting a counter of burnt sienna objects, behind which lurked a sandaled person of little enthusiasm. Avoiding meat meant being subjected to russet nut roasts and chestnut coloured (but never flavoured) lentil bakes; to slabs of concrete tofu dyed umber with a cup of tamari and beige - textured vegetable protein things in khaki sauces; followed by mousy cookies and tan flapjacks and infinitely stodgy bread puddings that had a cousin that once met a clove, but otherwise tasted of wallpaper paste and resembled Imhoteps’ rejected bricks from the pyramids. All well intentioned, of course, but saddled with some very old ideas about nutrition and lacking any imagination or flair, and so, headed straight for the road to gastronomic hell.

BEING A VEGETARIAN NO LONGER MEANS HAVING TO TOLERATE MEDIOCRE DISHES OF FLAVOURLESS STODGE. OR DOES IT? WE SENT OUR RESIDENT FOODIE DAMIAN COTTON ALONG TO ONE OF BRIGHTON’S OLDEST RESTAURANTS TO FIND OUT

Starting with a friendly welcome and a quick wander through the maze of roomlets, I’m seated at a corner table in the end room of the restaurant with one of the best people watching seats in Brighton. Sipping a glass of lightly moussed and clean-tasting Gospel Green cider (£3.45) from a Champagne glass garnished with a slice of apple, I watch a couple spend several minutes trying to enter the restaurant through what is clearly a window, with another couple sat (somewhat apprehensively at this point) at a table right on the other side of the glass, with an obvious doorway but a yard away. Humans, eh? Eventually, a kind waiter retrieves them from their fumbling. The rooms are very well served with natural light, with walls in magnolia or the green of winter oceans, and hung with large photos of wild seas by a local artist, Adrian Peacock. A bit of Osborne & Little style wallpaper, wood floors and classy, simple furniture complete a comfortable setting. There is a mixed crowd of customers, from old hippies in pensioner-grade kaftans to young nerds with all of Steve Jobs’ latest technology on display, a whole host of normal people in between and a fat middle-aged food critic. The restaurant is close to full and it’s only 12.30, which is good considering the large number of establishments close by, especially the barn-sized Jamie’s Italian and the new Pho, as well as the horde of flabby pizza chains. Bread first – very good ordinary brown and white loaves made from the best flour and with a long prove to develop the flavour properly, with a good chewy crust and a good crumb, particularly on the brown. There is also a herb loaf, but the rosemary is too astringent to be worth more than a mouthful. The olive oil is exceptionally fruity, and has a slick of rich balsamic vinegar under it (to be honest, I’d rather have just the oil – adding value with aceto balsamico

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FROM SWAMPY BLUES TO SIXTIES-INSPIRED POP, WE REVIEW THE NEWEST SOUNDS EMANATING FROM THE WORLD OF MUSIC Grinderman - Grinderman 2 Nick Cave and three of his Bad Seeds - Warren Ellis, Martyn Casey and Jim Sclavunos – return for a second Grinderman record and once again they sound like they are having the time of their lives. Grinderman 2 doesn’t deviate from the formula that made the band’s first record such a joy, in fact it takes the blueprint – the combination of swampy blues, clattering rock and minimalist creepers – and manages to improve upon it. The sound is lither, richer and more focused, meaning songs such as Worm Tamer and Heathen Child will quickly get inside your head and work their sinister ways.

The Pipettes - Earth vs The Pipettes The Pipettes first came to public notice in 2006 with Top 30 hit Pull Shapes and debut album We Are The Pipettes, with their sound and look harking back to girl groups of the 1960s. After a few line-up changes, Gwenno and Ani Saunders deliver a second album and although a spirit of the 1960s remains, the girls have discovered disco and have activated the glitterball, particularly on I Need A Little Time and I Vibe U. This collection is up-tempo party music, but it feels a little schizophrenic as they move through decades of girlpop and back again. It’s good pop, but whether they’ll make a mark on the charts again anytime soon is another matter.

Royksopp - Senior The fourth offering from Norwegian electronic duo Royksopp offers a departure from the upbeat chillout tracks they have come to be known for. Made at the same time as previous album Junior, Senior was designed to demonstrate they can do edgier music too and is their darkest album to date. Full of intense, throbbing beats, the entirely instrumental album is full of moody tracks, some of which have a tendency to blend into one. The pair are at their best with euphoric numbers Tricky Two and The Drug, while tunes such as The Alcoholic, complete with singing birds, remind listeners of their more usual chirpy sound.

Paul Heaton - Acid Country It’s hard to listen to a Paul Heaton record without being distracted by the glaring similarities to the sound of Beautiful South, but the group’s former frontman does a good job of introducing a subtle country tone on his third solo album. Yet Acid Country is still a pop record through and through, mainly due to Paul’s catchy, meticulous songwriting and tongue-in-cheek humour. With the exception of a couple of tracks, including Welcome To The South which sounds like a cheesy sitcom theme tune, most of the tunes will be stuck in your head for days afterwards, which makes it clear that Paul hasn’t lost his touch.

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For a night of fun and fundraising, head to the Rockinghorse Circus Ball, which takes place on Saturday 20 November at the Hilton Brighton Metropole. The Sussex and Surrey-based charity makes life better for very sick children who’re often suffering from serious mental health issues or with short life expectancy. At 6:30pm the circus-themed extravaganza will kick-off with a drinks reception, followed by a threecourse meal and an evening packed with entertainment in The Big Top. Post-dinner, there will be a charity auction for money-can’t-buy prizes in the now infamous Rockinghorse auction. £62,000 was raised at last year’s event and the organisers are hoping to beat this figure in 2010. To book tickets for the ball (£85 a head), contact Allie Preiss at Rockinghorse on 01273 730286 or visit rockinghorse.org.uk.

Executive Service Established over 45 years ago, Brighton & Hove Radio Cabs now operate over 300 vehicles in the Brighton and Hove area. To add to this fleet, they’re now offering a range of executive cars for hire, including the bold and impressive Chrysler 300 and sophisticated Mercedes C-Class. All cars are fully insured, are available 24-hours a day 365 days a year and come with a suited chauffeur who will assist you at both ends of your journey. The cars are perfect for business trips, VIP events, airport transfers and even weddings. Prices start from £50 plus VAT, for information call 01273 764 006 or email admin@brightontaxis.com

Sweet Bags The best known hairdresser in Worthing, Richard John, has expanded his business and opened a nearby boutique showcasing the Best of British designer, luxury handbags and accessories. Located in the Royal Arcade, Worthing, Vanilla is a new venture for the top class hairdresser and part of his overall plan to enhance the arcade. “No expense has been spared in the boutique which is another asset in improving the shopping choice in Worthing,” says Richard. “It is the only luxury handbag shop for miles around and, with the designer brands we’re stocking, we’re hoping it will entice shoppers from a wide area.” Vanilla will appeal to a discerning and fashion conscious customer base, offering the autumn/winter collections from British designers such as Patrick Cox, Alison van der Lande and Lisa Stickley. Other brands stocked include Barbara Wiggins, Blondie Mania, Cath Accessories, Lie down i think i love you, 100 metres, Miss Budd, Makki, Penelope and Parker, Powder, Pia Rossini and Stephen Collins. Handbags and accessories from iconic British fashion designers Vivienne Westwood, as well as Lulu Guinness, will also be available at Vanilla from Spring 2011.

Hot Desks Today, business means working on the move in ever increasing ways; on our laptops and on our phones. But the thing we still often need is a hub. Now, Brighton Media Centre is offering their daily desk space for people who operate on the move. If you need a place to sit and catch up on some work in a quiet environment with tea or coffee, look no further. The spacious office complex in Central Brighton offers a hot-desk facility, so you can come in, sit down, plug in and you’re ready to go. The price is £20 per day (£15 for students), so just bring yourself and they’ll take care of the rest. With some ID you can start straight away, take it by the day, or book a regular day each week, or a few days at a time. Flexibility is the key word. There’s a great start-up deal too; pay up front for three days and you get a fourth free. Call 01273 201 100 or visit mediacentre.org

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Catholic. In 1785, the pair were married in secret and began living together at Mrs Fitzherbert’s home, Steine House. Legally, their vows were void and the King’s consent was never sought or given. In 1795, in order to secure ďŹ nancial help from his father, the Prince married his cousin, Caroline of Brunswick. He ďŹ nished the relationship with Mrs Fitzherbert for good in 1811, but it would appear he never got over his ďŹ rst love. At his death, he requested he be buried with a locket containing her miniature. Sloth – Despite being considered to be clever and knowledgeable, George IV is remembered more for his laziness. Aside from a little horse riding, he seemed to relish eating, more than physical exertion. Royal historians have since described him as preferring ‘a girl and a bottle to politics and a sermon’. Wrath – The marriage to Caroline was not a successful one. The pair were not compatible and she was considered to be vulgar and proigate. She moved to the Continent to live with her Italian lover in the early 1800s, but returned when George became King, demanding her title of Queen. George refused, instead putting her on trial for adultery in the House of Lords in an attempt to annul his marriage. He could not prove his claims, so instead prevented her from attending his coronation, turning her away at the door and embarrassing her publicly. She died later that year after an illness, claiming that the King had poisoned her. Envy – Described as the ‘First Gentleman of England’, George was the envy of his peers. His unrestrained lifestyle and freedom to cavort with women was admired and reviled in equal measure. From the outside, his was a decadent life, at a time when others were struggling to survive. Look a little deeper though, and it’s clear that his story proves money can’t buy you true happiness. 62

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