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+HOOR Ever thought what it would be like to spend a million pounds on a one day shopping spree in Brighton? Well, we decided to put it to the test with some interesting results. It’s amazing, you know, just how far a million pounds will go. But if you don’t want to push the credit card to the max, worry not. There’s the chance, in our competition, for you and your friends to get all glammed up for a fantastic girls’ night out absolutely free. Clothes, makeover – the works. One person who’d be up for a good time is our cover celebrity Kylie Minogue who’s enjoyed more comebacks than a boomerang. Why does the whole world love this Aussie Princess of Pop? She’d certainly have been popular if she’d turned up among the other 160,000 people who took to the streets to watch Brighton’s Pride parade. What a day! And to prove it we have a four page picture extravaganza. How many people do you recognise? There’s another four delightful fashion pages in this issue on the new season’s styles, fabrics and colours. It’s a must-read if you want to stand out from the crowd. Of course, to look your very best you need to keep in shape which means you might want to cast an eye over the tips we’ve gleaned from the personal trainers to the Hollywood stars and, at the same time, find out how you can benefit from regular workout sessions on Brighton beach. In this issue we also look under the bonnet of the new Bentley Continental Supersports which is yours for just £166,000, take a peep through the keyhole of ‘a temple devoted to healing’ that’s been turned into an exclusive cluster of luxury homes and taste the delights of the very best of modern British cuisine served up right here in Hove. Relish the read!

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LETTERS What costs more than a RollsRoyce and is a waste of council money?

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Fatboy Slim has some sobering thoughts and parking wardens rake in millions.

An amazing girls’ night out worth £800 is up for grabs in a competition you won’t want to miss.

Find out the link between the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade and a certain Brighton bugler.

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THE PRIDE Four pages of pictures from this year’s Pride parade that turns out to be the biggest and perhaps most colourful yet. Who do you recognise?

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CHARMING DAY

The Cheeky Girls join forces with four High Court Judges at the Brighton Dome for a brief encounter.

Birthday wishes to Pandora as they mount a charm offensive that attracts more than 300 clients.

WORTHY CAUSE Paralysed teenager George Dowel is set to beneďŹ t from a unique fundraising event.

WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? Bored with cut-backs, we decide to spend ÂŁ1million in and around Brighton in a single day. It was tough going!

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Role model, pop princess and gay icon, is there no end to Kylie Minogue’s appeal. Why do we all love this Aussie export?

A surprise front runner emerges from the pack; it’s Max Miller. Still time though for you to vote.

HOW TO GET AN A-LIST BODY From the Hollywood Hills to Brighton beach it’s the ďŹ tness camp for red carpet bodies and you can enlist.

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We celebrate 110 years of High Street style and find a few knock-out wardrobe staples.

TREND WATCH

Your essential guide to what you should be wearing this Autumn/Winter.

AUTUMN REVIVAL

Beauty experts provide tips on how to overcome the symptoms of Summer excess.

FAMILY MATTERS Worthing Jeweller Jonathan Pessley on following in the footsteps of his great grandfather.

THE HOLISTIC HEALERS Life coach Lucy SoďŹ a introduces us to the Brighton team delivering ‘a new level of holistic care.â€?

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MAKING WAVES We catch up with the remarkable Dame Ellen MacArthur as she heads for a Brighton book signing this month.

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of stunning photographic works currently on show at the Eclectia Gallery on the Marina.

STAGE ON Our guide on what performances to catch this month in and around the City including Danny Bhoy. .

IN TUNE Check out this month’s album releases from Arcade Fire to The Saturdays..

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Now in its seventh year the Brighton Arts Festival is the largest visual art exhibition on the South Coast. Held from September 16 to 19, works from over 120 artists will be on display and for sale in the Brighton Corn Exchange. Taking part will be local and national painters, printmakers, ceramicists, photographers and sculptors. Some 5,000 visitors are expected to view the works, many of which feature the City itself, such as the Brightoncentric works of Andy Beck (pictured). Tickets are £6 on the door and children under 14 get in free. For more info check brightonartfair.co.uk

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Here at So we love a great brew and now we can be sure that what’s in the cafetiere is as good for the grower and environment as possible. Ecoffee is a family-run premium brand that its producers believe is actually environmentally helpful and fairly traded. Ecoffee beans are grown in 3000ft of Rwandan rainforest using sustainable farming methods. The waste is turned into fertiliser by some 70billion earthworms, effectively removing more greenhouse gases than it creates. This, coupled with ethical partnerships with indigenous populations and fixed prices for the beans, means you can enjoy truly guilt-free coffee. The final product’s pretty good too… £4.95 per bag, Ecoffee.co.uk

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The (arguably) longest running motorsports event in the world is once more taking place on Brighton seafront. The Brighton Speed Trials, first held in 1905, brings to the City a stunning array of classic and modern sports cars and bikes, driven as they were designed to be driven – fast. The quarter mile track on Madeira Drive will see action all day from around 9am until 7pm, when awards and presentations take place. Fingers crossed for sunshine!

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In The Summer of the Bear it’s 1980 and Nicky Flemming works as a foreign diplomat in West Germany. When he dies suddenly, his family relocates to the Outer Hebrides to try and come to terms with the passing of their father and husband. Elsewhere on the island a tamed bear makes an escape from his wrestler master and, along with the other inhabitants of the island, wanders into the family’s story in an intriguing way. A very readable book with an emotional and climactic ending. Hardcover £12.99 from Waterstone’s North Street, Brighton, 01273 206 017.

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It’s a tasty month in the City this September, particularly so thanks to the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival. From September 1 until October 7 the City will be rife with events designed to push the limits of culinary delight to the maximum. From a fancy dress Regency-themed banquet to wine tastings at the Hotel du Vin, all angles are covered. The theme of the festival is ‘local food, international flavours’, so among the dozens of picnics, street parties and vegetable-growing competitions, you’ll surely find something you’ve never tried. There’s far too much going on to be listed here, so check out brightonfoodfestival.com

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When the Mackintosh computer arrived in the 80s, Apple pretty much introduced the mouse to the masses. Now, with the release of their Magic Trackpad, the company is bringing us one step closer to gesture-based control for computers. Swipe, scroll and click on this glass topped surface that’s over 80% larger than the kind featured on the MacBook Pro. It’s no Minority Report, all that flailing and waving around, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction… £59 from Apple.com/uk

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Ten years after Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe brought us the historical epic that was Gladiator, the pair are reunited with Robin Hood. The production, acting and general feel of the film is very good and Ridley Scott delivers his usual package of slow motion action shots and over-the-top scale. However, history buffs should be aware that this is a far from accurate film, so take a few of the visuals and certain narrative points with a pinch of salt… and of course Crowe’s notorious ‘Irish’ accent. Available from Video Box, Brighton 01273 670 469 and Hove 01273 204 325, from £3.95 for two nights.

+DQJ This map of ‘Atlantic Archipelago’ (more commonly known as the British Isles) has been typographically created by arranging the names of the biggest towns on the islands in a vertical and horizontal pattern. Of course, our fair City features on there, nestled among Hastings and Portsmouth, and set in a rather flattering serif font. We’re unsure of how the size of each town was decided as Epsom seems disproportionably large – in our opinion. It might not take the place of your Vettriano or Hockney original, but we think it’s still pretty cool… Britannia. £39.50 from notonthehighstreet.com SEPTEMBER 2010

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We’ll give you three guesses as to what this is… nope? It’s a wine fridge. A big one. The Opale is over two metres tall and can store 60 bottles of your finest grape in unmatched style. Designed by the Italian (of course) firm Sand & Birch, the Opale is built by Ellemme, world leaders in the wine storage field. The door can be opened by remote control – though we’re not sure why – and special LEDs light up the interior to make sure all can appreciate your impressive collection. The price? A cool £11,500. See cantineellemme.com

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It seems 2010 is one of those years that produces a plethora of talent from the female singer/ songwriter camp, a trend Lauren Pritchard has maintained with Wasted in Jackson. The debut effort from the 22-year-old (I know, sickening isn’t it?) gal from Tennessee is an intricately crafted soul record laced with a mix of heartbreaking lyrics and uplifting rhythms. With a voice that could stand up alongside some of the best soul artists from the 70s this album doesn’t disappoint. Around £10 from Ape, Duke Street, Brighton, 01273 721 413.

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The University of Sussex has been rated by students as one of the top places in the country at which to study. The latest National Student Survey (NSS) shows that an impressive 90 percent of students at the Brighton establishment are satisfied with the quality of their courses. The results, which have been published by the Higher Education Funding Council for England, rank Sussex equal seventh for student satisfaction putting the university alongside the likes of Oxford and Cambridge. In 2009 the university was in 35th place. The Brighton students say they are happy and satisfied with their courses in a range of subjects including history,philosophy and pharmacy.

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Fatboy Slim is set to return to the music scene with a highly anticipated Autumn album - his first since 2004 and his first since he stopped drinking. The man behind the alter-ego creation, Norman Cook, admitted to a Sunday newspaper: “I don’t know if I can make a Fatboy song now because I haven’t since I was sober. I’ve been putting off finding that out. It’s time I stopped faffing about.” The Brighton resident also told the newspaper: “I thought I needed a drink to be a good DJ. I thought it would be unprofessional to go on stage sober, because I might be shy and my job once I put on Fatboy Slim’s Hawaiian shirt is not to be shy.”

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Firemen were called to Nobles Amusements in London Road, Brighton, when a duty manager entered an incorrect code into the alarm system setting off a synthetic-smoke security device. The device, which is used as a last minute security measure, filled the arcade with thick, synthetic smoke trapping the woman inside. She was rescued unhurt but red faced.

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Brighton and Hove City Council has paid out £300,000 for advice from consultants on how to save money. In an initiative labelled as a ‘value for money’ scheme, the Council hopes to reduce expenditure by £45million over the next three years. Part of the savings will come from cutting 200 jobs. The news has further angered council workers, who were already upset at the fact that the council had paid out £5.2million in the past year for the services of independent experts. The staff have condemned the measures, describing them as a “waste of money” and “a waste of jobs”.

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There was an unexpected sting in the tail for customers at the Utopia Café in Gardener Street when a swarm of bees decided to set up home on one of the tables causing diners to take evasive action. It’s not the first time the flying insects have caused a stir. Thousands were removed from Brighton seafront in June after they made a bee-line for a lamppost close to the Palace Pier. Melvyn Essen, Vice Chairman of the Central Sussex Beekeepers’ Association, says that swarming is a natural process that has been happening for millions of years. “It’s just that where there were once trees and bushes and things, there are now tables and chairs.’’

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Parking wardens managed to slap a ticket on windscreens every seven and a half minutes on the first morning of new restrictions. Forty penalty notices were handed out in five hours in Zone H which surrounds the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. Angry motorists claim they were not given enough warning.The council disagrees. The fines will further boost the coffers of the City Council which, according to new figures, rakes in nearly £44,000 every day in parking fines and charges. That’s more than £16million a year. Critics claim some parking zones are motivated by greed rather than the needs of residents.

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Christmas seems to get earlier every year. The Card Factory in Worthing set out its Yuletide stall in August and says festive cards, wrapping paper, gift bags and even next year’s calendars are flying off the shelves. Store Manager Zoe Eastman says: “Lots of customers like to spread the cost of Christmas so we make sure we launch our seasonal ranges in plenty of time.” It’s one of the first stores in Sussex to fire the Xmas starting gun. SEPTEMBER 2010

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SOME 160,000 PEOPLE TOOK TO THE STREETS TO WATCH THIS YEAR’S BRIGHTON PRIDE PARADE MAKING IT THE ‘BEST EVER.’ NATURALLY, WE WERE ON HAND TO CAPTURE THE SIGHTS WHICH YOU CAN SEE FOR YOURSELF ACROSS THIS PAGE – AND THE NEXT THREE. PHOTOGRAPHY: DANIELLE FLETCHER

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JEWELLERY STORE PANDORA LAUNCHED A CHARM OFFENSIVE AT THEIR SHOP ON DUKE STREET, BRIGHTON, TO CELEBRATE THEIR FIRST BIRTHDAY IN THE CITY. HUNDREDS TURNED OUT TO ENJOY THE EVENT AS CHAMPAGNE WAS SUPPED AND JEWELLERY PURCHASED. STORE MANAGER CHARLOTTE ARMITAGE TELL US: “IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE SUCCESS, EVEN BETTER THAN WE COULD HAVE HOPED.” PHOTOGRAPHY: DANIELLE FLETCHER

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With the must-have pieces for the apartment purchased, we hop in the car and head up Old Shoreham Road to Frosts Jaguar. Himself is collecting a new Jaguar XK Performance (£73,500) and himself is more than a little bit excited about it. Enjoying the new car smell, Herself decides she feels left out, so we make our way down to Victoria Road. She’s taken a fancy to the M6 coupe and just has to grab one before production ceases... it’s only £87,000 and it keeps her happy. Driving done for the moment, we head to the car park under the Thistle hotel and deposit our two new vehicles (£20 each for the day’s parking). Neighbouring Ship Street is our next destination. It’s time for a bit of a spruce up before lunch. We go to see Mark Woolley at Electric Hair for a top-notch cut and blow dry (£115 and £125 respectively). Obviously impressed by Herself’s new look, Himself gets all romantic and puts in a call to Scent the Florist and orders a stunning bouquet for his lady. It costs £190, but earns him dozens of brownie points.

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In Dukes Lane we split up to tackle Profile’s boutiques separately. For Himself, an Armani Collezioni shirt (£159), Gucci loafers (£410), Dolce and Gabbana jeans (£360), a couple of Canali ties (£69.95 each) and two Ralph Lauren polo shirts (£70 each). For a man who doesn’t like shopping, he’s managed to spend £1,208.90 in about 30 minutes.

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(£399) and the Gucci Babouska bag she’s been pining for (£1,795). Several shopping bags and £3770 later, we head towards East Street to find Herself a few more wardrobe essentials. While she’s in Reiss buying a selection of day dresses and knitwear (£1,080), Himself puts in a call to The Butlers Wine Cellar to enquire about a couple of bin ends. The Chausone Premiere Grand Cru 1988 is his favourite Bordeaux, so he orders a case of twelve bottles (£2,700). We’ll pick it up later.

Himself isn’t finished buying clothes. He’s spotted a suit in Hugo Boss and has to have it. In fact, he finds one he likes for every day of the working week, so we leave the shop with five new suits (£2,608). Enjoying a wander around The Lanes we treat ourselves to a consultation at the perfumery Pecksniffs. They create a bespoke fragrance just for us (£250 each). All this spending is tiring. We decide to indulge ourselves in a little pampering session to ease our weary muscles and ready ourselves for the rest of the day’s activities. Into Champneys on East Street for a his and hers spa package. Himself will have a facial, massage express manicure and pedicure (£110). Herself has opted for a luxury mani-pedi, personalised facial and a Spa Heaven Cocoon treatment (£150). Three hours of total relaxation later and we’re ready for a coffee and a review of the day so far. We take a seat on the roof terrace at Naked Coffee and enjoy the views of the City. Two cappuccinos and a piece of cake (£11.60) provide us with a little fuel as we go over our purchases so far. Think we could probably get used to this lifestyle.

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We’ve taken care of the cinema room, but haven’t yet bought a TV for the living room. A quick browse of the internet on the iPhone and we ďŹ nd a Samsung 55â€? HD LED TV (ÂŁ6,999) at Currys. We also order a Panasonic Blu-ray recorder (ÂŁ999) and sound system (ÂŁ729). The technological side is well and truly taken care of so we move on to the walls. Lee at Design Interiors is sourcing the majority of our furnishings, but art is a personal choice, so we decide to visit Gallery 94 on North Road to pick out something stunning. Artist Simon Royer’s work is so eye-catching we struggle to decide on just one piece, but the relief detailing on Shoal 6 ensures that picture is the winner (ÂŁ3,500). It will look amazing in our hallway. Seeing at all those seascapes inspires us to look into something we’ve been thinking about for a while. What better way to enjoy one of Brighton’s most famous attractions than buying your very own slice of seaside? We want to own a beach hut. Huts in good condition can be picked up for between ÂŁ10,000 and ÂŁ12,500 from Callaways Estate and Lettings Agency. But as there are less than 500 in the City, there are usually only around 20 on estate agents’ books at any one time, so we’ll have to be savvy.

chandelier from Mister Smith Interiors (£1,697), a Howard Miller coffee table from In My Room (£950) and a retro-style home phone from Velvet (£55). The Lanes really are a dangerous place to be if you have £1million to spend. We’ve had a day of buying whatever we want and our consciences kick in. We willingly make a donation to a local hospice (£50,000). They rely entirely on donations to keep going after all. Taking a breather from spending, we pause by the sea front and quickly add up what we’ve spent There’s enough left to pay to hire a function room at the Hilton Metropole, so we decide to host a Champagne reception for 50 of our closest friends with a budget of £14,500. Funny how many friends you have when you’re trying to spend £1million pounds in a day, but it does feel wonderfully decadent to splash out and spoil them. As the day draws to a close, have we achieved our aim? Is it possible to spend that much money in just one day? Not quite. Our total is £999,999. What on earth can we buy for just £1 at this time of night? A lottery ticket, of course, and the chance to be millionaires all over again! 62

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HAVING ENJOYED MORE COMEBACKS THAN A BOOMERANG, KYLIE MINOGUE IS ONCE AGAIN THE PRINCESS OF POP. IT SEEMS THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT THE PINT-SIZED AUSSIE THAT WE JUST CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF

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In fact, other than a few ‘bad-boy’ relationships, Kylie has managed to stay almost entirely free of controversy and is, in some respects, an emblem of a positive, fun-loving world perspective. Perhaps it’s this all-embracing position that (along with amboyant stage shows and fashion sense) has led to her adoption by the gay community as something of an icon.

The 42-year-old, who arguably looks better now than she did in her twenties, has just topped the UK charts with her eleventh studio album, Aphrodite, and her career shows no sign of slowing down. The new album shot to the number one spot in July, 22 years to the week after her ďŹ rst international single, I Should Be So Lucky, reached the top of the singles charts..

“Gay icons usually have some tragedy in their lives,â€? she once joked. “But I’ve only had tragic haircuts and outďŹ ts.â€? She’s said of her recent music that it’s an attempt at creating dance/pop in a ‘more exaggerated form’ and to make it ‘fun’. Judging by the initial reception of Aphrodite, she’s done just that.

Certainly part of Kylie’s appeal is her unpretentious approach to pop music. Whereas other female artists at the top of their game have relied on shock tactics (think Madonna and her bizarre quasi-religiosity or Lady Gaga’s headline grabbing attire), the Australian has focused on the fun elements of pop; exploiting rising trends, catchy dance loops and her ever-bubbly personality.

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The bright-eyed teen found fame on Neighbours, as frizzy-haired Charlene Robinson, in 1986. Within a year she’d eclipsed the fame of her younger sister, Danni, and become one of the central characters on the soap. When Kylie’s character married Jason Donovan’s Scott in 1987 the episode attracted a record 20 million viewers in the UK alone.

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“The moment my doctor told me,” she says. “I went silent. My mum and dad were with me. Then we all fell to pieces.” With the help of aggressive chemotherapy, within six months an exhausted Kylie was given the all clear by her doctors. Despite the family’s initial backlash against the paparazzi and their intrusive handling of the illness, it seems the media coverage would have a longer lasting, positive and far-reaching impact world-wide. Her high profile battle raised awareness of breast cancer and screenings among young women rose throughout the summer of 2005. It seems the visual impact of seeing such a bubbly and larger-than-life personality almost destroyed by the disease resonated with women around the world. Specialists in the field began referring to the phenomenon as the ‘Kylie effect’. “I know a lot of women went for screenings after my announcement. And a lot of people came up to me and said I saved them. Of course I didn’t – but it made them go and get checked.” In 2007, it emerged that she had split from long-term partner Olivier Martinez, but within a year she had once more found love. This time, with Andres Segura, a Spanish male model who is 10 years her junior. The couple met while filming an advert for her male fragrance, Inverse, for which he was modelling. Recently she announced that a charity concert was in the pipeline to celebrate five years since being given the all clear. The concert will likely involve famous friends such as Elton John, Robbie Williams and Scissor Sisters. “Early next year it will be my five years all clear and I would like to do something to mark that – something like a benefit concert.”

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With the worst of the dramatic illness behind her, Kylie quickly resumed her Showgirl tour with a concert in Sydney. Despite being weak and needing to introduce slower costume changes and longer breaks, the emotional comeback was critically acclaimed by the ever-faithful Aussie media. After a short break for Christmas, she visited her second home, the UK, and performed six sell-out shows at Wembley Arena and a further six in Manchester. The UK’s love affair with Kylie is trumped only by Australia’s and it stretches all the way from the beginning of her career to her most recent triumphs. In fact, she was even recognised by the royal family when she was awarded an OBE by The Prince of Wales. “I am almost as surprised as I am honoured,” She said at the time. “I feel deeply touched to be acknowledged by the UK, my adopted home, in this way.” Not only has she enjoyed substantial album success here recently, but she was warmly received by Glastonbury fans when she made her debut at the festival this Summer. On stage alongside Scissor Sisters, whose frontman Jake Shears co-wrote Aphrodite, Kylie was clearly in her element and enjoying the opportunity to finish what was missed out on in 2005. So, how can you explain Kylie’s appeal? One that’s seen her consistently in the limelight for well over two decades. It seems she is the complete pop package. She’s certainly got the looks, the catchy tunes and the clever marketing. But perhaps her most endearing feature is her personality – always positive and always smiling. Even at her lowest point battling breast cancer, she was a beacon of hope for many. And now, having successfully recovered and reclaimed her position as the world’s pop princess, she’s proof that recovery isn’t always just a dream, but also a real possibility. 62

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ast month we published the names of 30 men and women considered to be among the ‘best’ to have graced our streets since the City was created 1,000 years ago.

We’ve received hundreds of votes so far and can now reveal the Top Ten candidates whose names will go forward to the final stage of the contest. They are, in alphabetical order: • Richard Attenborough – Actor/Director • Julie Burchill – Writer/Columnist • Charles Busby – Architect • Edward Carpenter – Poet/Philosopher/Gay Activist • Norman Cook – DJ/Musician/Record Producer • Graham Greene – Author/Playwright • Barbara Hulanicki – Fashion Designer • Max Miller – Performer/Comedian • Anita Roddick – Campaigner/Entrepreneur • Fred Perry – Tennis Player But it’s not over yet. You’ve whittled our list down to the Top Ten and now it’s time to vote again to find our overall winner. One particular Brightonian (Max Miller) has so far received the lions share of the vote, but there’s time enough for everything to change. Email: vote@magazinepeople with So Brighton & Hove and the name of the person you’d like to nominate in the subject field. Post: Write your nomination on a postcard/letter and send to ‘The Greatest Brightonian’, The Magazine People, Suite G03, Brighton Media Centre, 15-17 Middle Street, Brighton BN1 1AL Votes will be accepted until midnight September 17 and the winner will be unveiled in our October issue. If you have already voted for one of the above there’s no need to vote again. Your vote will be carried forward. SEPTEMBER 2010

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DAME ELLEN MACARTHUR SAILED INTO THE HISTORY BOOKS WHEN SHE BROKE THE WORLD RECORD FOR THE FASTEST SOLO CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF THE GLOBE IN 2005. IT CHANGED HER LIFE FOREVER, AS WE FOUND OUT WHEN WE CAUGHT UP WITH HER EN ROUTE FOR BRIGHTON

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Ellen, you were born in Derbyshire, how did you get into sailing? I know, it’s probably the most landlocked place of anywhere in the whole of the UK. I first went away sailing when I was four years old, off the East Coast of England, I totally fell in love with this feeling that when you hoist the sails you could go anywhere in the world. Even at that age, it was the biggest sense of freedom you could ever imagine. To turn a hobby into a record breaking career must entail some sacrifices. What were they for you? At the time they aren’t really sacrifices, at the time you’re living a dream. You just do whatever you have to make your dream come true. I was living on this boat that I’d bought with seven years of my school dinner money and I lived on that for two and a half years. I then moved into a three by four metre portacabin in Hamble, Southampton, for a year and a half, and then onto the office floor on the Isle of Wight. I put everything into the sailing projects to enable me to do my first race. That was the Mini Transat 1997… I was living on a tenner a week for food, but when you say ‘what sacrifices did you have to make?’ I wasn’t making sacrifices, I was making it happen. Are you now living a ‘normal’ life? I’m no longer living in a portacabin with no running water and just a sandwich maker and a kettle, if that’s what you mean. I live in a house; it’s got a bathroom, a shower, a kitchen and everything! Now, I’m concentrating on the new charity that’s based in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. I’ve been there since 1998 and that’s where my home is and where my dogs are so that’s where I’m based. The South coast has become home and I love the island.

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who are in recovery from cancer and leukaemia. I was with them all day yesterday and that now is all my sailing. We’ve been growing since 2003 and now take around 500 young people a year, they live on a boat for four days, they sleep on the boat, they travel around The Solent and it’s very inspirational. You can’t really go anywhere near them without being massively inspired by their courage, they’re absolutely amazing. The second charity, The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has taken over professional sailing in my life entirely and it focuses on the subject of sustainability. We launch on the second of September and are a charity working in education and with industry. I’ve just spent the last four years learning about this so I’m at the point where I can launch a charity and actually help to play a part in the solution. We’re based in education and we focus on common sense, rethinking and redesigning the future at a very high level. The journey of this is actually covered quite extensively in the book. Why on earth would I stop sailing when it’s what I’ve dreamt about my whole life? It’s quite an interesting dialogue I have with myself as to why this is happening and why this is important. And that’s I really want to be talking about in Brighton. How much of an impact do you realistically think you can have? We’re not really focusing on changing individuals’ habits on a day to day basis. There are a lot of organisations out there already doing that, and very well. But our focus is on the future and redesigning the future and redesigning the framework within which we live. I grew up not questioning this stuff and nor did anyone of my generation, it was just not thought about. And actually this is something that lies ahead of all of us, and the way we see it at the foundation is that the next generation needs to think differently.

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Have you switched to this philanthropic lifestyle because you achieved so much at such a young age? If you’d asked me five years ago what I’d be doing now, I’d have said ‘sailing around the world’. I would never have questioned it. I would have never, ever, ever thought that something could eclipse what I’d dreamt of all my life, since the age of four. But this has happened and sailing has led me to this, in part, with different experiences, bit by bit I realised that this was far more important than any around the world for me. Going around the world again would be great and I’d love it but it wouldn’t achieve anything… I now have a voice and I feel I should use it. I’ve come across this issue, this challenge that faces all of us and I’ve never come across anything so important. It’s everything and everyone, it’s about us. Do you feel you can now take on any challenge? I don’t think anything can prepare you for almost anything, but I am quite a driven individual. I think it’s having a reason to do something which really motivates me. I had a reason to go around the world, and that really motivated me. And with this new charity there’s a real reason to do that, there’s a reason that affects every one of us and I find that very motivating because it’s so real. Finally, we read you’ve got an asteroid named after you… Have I really? Well, that’s news to me… where is it? I know there’s a mountain in South Georgia named after me, there’s a river bank in France and there’s a few school year groups, I think there’s a sweet pea as well, but I definitely wasn’t aware of the asteroid. Dame Ellen MacArthur is at Komedia on Tuesday Sept 14 promoting her new book, Full Circle, and discussing the past ten years, as well as looking ahead. Visit komedia.co.uk or call 0845 293 8480

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Shaping Up Trouser styles are in and out of favour with every new season, but there is one shape that seems to have gone mainstream. Harem pants are loose fitting and forgiving, but manage not to swamp the wearer with their tightfitting waists and calf-length hems. They’re the ideal antidote to Autumn/Winter’s androgynous feel. Team with heels and a tailored top to keep it chic. Harem trousers, also available in black, £75, French Connection, East Street, Brighton.

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On Trend If you invested in a few wow necklaces last season, you’ll be delighted to hear that statement accessories are here to stay; for now at least. Jewelled collars, bib-shaped costume jewellery and glistening gems scream opulence and this Swarovski piece is the perfect piece to jazz up your LBD. Shattered glass bib necklace £298, martinewester.com

New Collection Lulu Guinness is the reigning Queen of Quirkiness. Every season, I wait with bated breath to see what wonderful confections the House of Guinness has created and this A/W is no different. The recently unveiled collection features fun and frivolous purses adorned with doll’s faces, clutches fashioned in the shape of shells and an abundance of stylish patent leather. I love the new lease of life the classic Pollyanna bag has been given with an edgy leopard print finish, while the monochromestriped Wanda is cute as a button. And if strong patterns aren’t your think, the patent Cameo tote is a practical classic. Selected Lulu Guinness bags and purses are available luluguinness.com and are priced £55 to £795.

That’s a Wrap Scarves are an easy way to inject a little colour and lift into your existing wardrobe. They have become an essential element of our accessorising tool kit. In fact, we should be pleased that the Summer is waning as it means we can wear a wider variety of these patterned pieces. Stick to diaphanous chiffon or silk for the next few weeks before you need to wrap yourself up in a chunky knitted scarf. Purple scarf £75, Farhi by Nicole Farhi, yoursecretboutique.co.uk

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When you reach for your jacket, think also about throwing on a heavy knit to keep the cold out. Chunky knitwear is going to be a big look this A/W, so now is the time to get ahead of the curve. This shawl collar cardigan, over a denim jacket, features a classic Norwegian pattern, slightly reminiscent of those home-knitted numbers from childhood. Vintage wash denim jacket £165 G Star, Maroon ‘Norwegian’ knit cardigan £100 Farah, both at houseoffraser.co.uk.

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A wardrobe staple, well-fitting jeans can be dressed up or dressed down, so it’s worth investing in a decent pair. The new Floyd studmetal jeans from Seven are a great place to start. The lightweight denim sits nicely without adding bulk and the dark wash tone is slimming. Contrast stitching adds a little detail and the classic five pocket shape isn’t likely to date. Seven jeans £177, menalamode.com

Austin Reed marks its 110th anniversary this year and to celebrate, they have unveiled the stunning 110 Collection, just in time for Autumn. The range has a seriously vintage feel to it, with Big Ben print-lined umbrellas, braces and bowler hats. But it’s the suiting that stands out. Premium British fabrics are cut in classic styles with a modern twist. Three-piece pinstripe, brown birdseye and double-breasted Prince of Wales suits are immaculately finished with unique touches such as archive Austin Reed illustrations on linings. Key to the collection is the doublebreasted grey twill coat inspired by the original coat designed by iconic British tailor Tommy Nutter in the 1960s. Coat £250, austinreed.co.uk.

Best Foot Forward If you took our advice last month and treated yourself to a sixties-styled suit, you’ll need to finish your outfit with a pair of classic brogues. The Dillinger Brogue was designed in collaboration with Trickers and features traditional Goodyear welted sole and is bench-made from the finest English calf leather. It’s available in black or brown if you want to play it safe, but is also made in a striking dual tone palette if you’re feeling adventurous. Brogues £310, Kurt Geiger, North Street, Brighton.

Belt and braces Once you’ve splashed out on a great pair of jeans, don’t ruin the new look by threading through a tatty old belt. Ralph Lauren’s new accessories range features this gorgeous leather one with a traditional brass buckle. The rich brown leather is perfect for the move into Autumn. Belt £85, Ralph Lauren @ Profile, Dukes Lane, Brighton.

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DEXORXV V Last month, we gave you a sneak peak of the Mad Men influenced men’s suiting that’s sweeping the high street.

But this look is not just for boys. 1950s style shapes are de rigueur once again, and that means women with curves can rejoice. From full skirts to Bardot necklines, nipped-waists to form-fitting cardigans, pulling off the glamour of the 50s is achievable. It’s a style that even the most boyish can pull off. Belts are key to this style – they’ll give you a waist if you don’t have one and they’ll balance you out if you’re well endowed in the bust area. Opt for a silhouetteenhancing pencil skirt if you’re heading to the office or a dress with a voluminous swing skirt and corset top for the evening.

8QGHU FRYHU Capes are back, but we’re not talking about the flowing satin numbers usually sported by superheroes. In cotton, wool and tweed, short and mid-length capes are the must-have outerwear trend for Autumn/Winter. Buy a lightweight one now and trade in your traditional Mac to keep the early Autumn chills out. Once the days get a bit shorter and the temperature begins to drop, wrap yourself up in a super soft lambs wool version. Not convinced enough to splurge on a cape? Wear a nicely tailored jacket over your shoulders to get the same effect. You’ll be won over in no time.

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7KH QHZ EODFN Forget the Little Black Dress. Autumn/Winter is all about seductive scarlet. Sweeping oor length gowns, short but sweet cocktail dresses, all created from rich velvets, satins and silks. Ruby red has a real wow factor, but this colour is not for the faint-hearted. Luckily, you don’t have to chuck out your favourite LBD just yet. Rouge is easily introduced with luxurious accessories, from sky-scraping stilettos to neat clutch bags. And this vibrant shade is not just for dressing up. Scarlet lipstick is THE colour to be seen in day and night, just be careful to ďŹ nd the shade that suits you.

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There’s something wonderfully indulgent about the latest collection of party wear. In extreme contrast to the minimalist trend, Autumn/Winter’s evening wear is all about glamour and decadence. Long gowns in sumptuous textiles, generous use of metallic fabrics, gem-encrusted collars and accessories; it’s a feast of exuberance. Body-con dresses are ďŹ nished with embellished straps. Voluminous skirts are thick with layers of chiffon and mesh. The styles may be diverse, but they have one thing in common – there’s no skimping on the details. After a few years of understated elegance and quiet extravagance, the fashion world has had enough of the age of austerity. So, if you’ve looking forward to the party season, start stocking up on glamorous and imposing pieces. Excess is in. 62

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FORGET THE HOLIDAY BLUES, IT’S YOUR FACE, SKIN AND HAIR THAT REALLY SHOW THE SYMPTOMS OF SUMMER EXCESS. FIND TIME FOR A RECOVERY GETAWAY IN YOUR BATHROOM, AS OUR EXPERTS REVEAL THEIR POST-SUMMER TIPS TO TRANSFORM YOURSELF INTO AN AUTUMNAL GLOSSY GODDESS..

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Book in at the salon pronto to snip away those dead ends and give your locks a new season lift. Expert tip: Hairdresser Daniel Galvin Junior says: “Hair is extremely dry after the summer months from the sun, chlorine and washing more often, so it is lacking in protein.

“For an extra boost, leave a deep conditioning treatment on for 10 minutes when using the steam room at your gym. Give your hair a detox at home using cider vinegar to get rid of build-up from holiday pollution such as chlorine.” Try: Andrew Barton S.O.S Twice A Week Conditioning, £4.84, Daniel Galvin Junior 2in1 Hangover Hair Intensive Conditioning Treatment, £4.99 (www.danielgalvinjnr.co.uk); Tigi Bed Head Moisture Maniac Shampoo, £8.10, and Conditioner, £9.20 (tigihaircare.com or your local salon).

Body Golden skin that doesn’t come from a bottle can be short-lived. Come Autumn, sun-seekers may find their skin feels tight, dry and dehydrated with a tan that’s fading fast.

Expert tip: Skincare expert Deborah Mitchell says: “To help keep your skin nourished postsummer and help maintain the life of your tan, use a good exfoliator once a week.

Daily moisturising is essential, preferably after a bath or shower when skin is moist. Turn to a rich tan extender moisturiser to keep your skin glowing into autumn.

“You can even make your own scrub at home using sea salt, peppermint tea, liquid sugar and oil.” Try: Givenchy Hydra Sparkling First Step Luminescence Moisturizing Lotion, £20.56 (Debenhams, Churchill Square, Brighton); Dermalogica After Sun Repair, £25.80 (dermalogical.com); Sisley After Sun Tan Extender, £77 (sisley-cosmetics.co.uk).

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Face Get your skin back on track after summer with some much-needed hydration. Supping water isn’t the only way to keep your face glowing, you can ‘eat’ water too with a diet rich in raw fruit and vegetables to build stronger cells. Using a gentle peel every other day will gently erase sun spots and keep skin clear and radiant. Expert tip: Dermatologist Dr Murad says: “Keep your skin well hydrated. As we head into autumn/winter, the air is dryer and your skin produces less oil and is not as moist, so you need to use a ‘heavier’ moisturiser. “Depending on your individual skin needs, find a moisturiser that meets your skin concerns and keeps your skin hydrated.” Try: VIE Rescue Therapy Skin Recovery Capsules, £20 (vieathome.com); Rodial Glamtox Peel, £68.51 ( HYPERLINK “http://www.rodial.co.uk” rodial.co.uk); Dr Murad Skin Soothing Serum, £37 (muraduk.com).

Feet After a summer of pounding the pavements in flip-flops and strappy sandals, your feet are likely to be at their worst. If a professional pedicure is a no-go, treat and protect stressed out tootsies with some intensive care therapy two or three times a week. Expert tip: Lucy Deeming, podiatrist at foot care experts Shuropody says: “ Rule one: crack down on calluses. Attack hard skin by soaking your feet in warm, soapy water, then rigorously exfoliating with a specialist foot

exfoliator to slough off those flaky dead skin cells. “Pay extra attention to areas where the skin is particularly hard or dry and use a pumice stone or foot file if required. Moisturising after you exfoliate is absolutely essential.” Try: ClearZal Callus Creme, £6.85 (zeonhealthcare.com); Orly French Polynesian Island Balm Ultimate Strength Foot Creme, £13.50 (Bright on Beauty, Laureens Way, Brighton); Miss Ferling Baume de Tigress Pattes Arrieres footcare cream, £11 (Space NK, Bartholemews, Brighton).

Tried & tested CACI Hydratone facial, from £15 for 30 mins. (Selected CACI treatments available at Body & Soul, Hampton Place, Brighton) Forget soggy sandwiches, now you can feed your skin in 30-minutes flat with a lunchtime facial. If an optional skin diagnostic indicates your skin is severely dehydrated then the Hydratone is ideal for giving your face a post-summer boost. The hydrating gel mask becomes ‘charged’ so that the whole face is bathed in rejuvenating energy. You don’t feel anything adverse from the active micro-current rollers and the whole process is just as relaxing as a traditional facial. After just half an hour your skin and undereye area looked refreshed and visibly brighter. SEPTEMBER 2010

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It’s the perfect excuse for an amazing get together and the prize includes: • Free hire of three dresses at Walk in Wardrobe including a personal stylist on hand to help find the perfect outfit • Free hire of bags, fascinators, jackets and jewellery from Walk in Wardrobe to complete the look (shoes not included) • Pamper party with Champagne, eye-brow shaping, makeup lesson and full evening makeup look using Babor products at Tranquillity in the City • A Geleration 3-week manicure by Jessica at Tranquillity in the City • Photographs of the experience from choosing the dresses to the final makeover by Danielle Fletcher, including a disk of high-quality images as a memento Walk in Wardrobe was founded in 1997 and quickly established itself as the South Coast’s leading supplier of dresses for day and evening events for hire or buy. With a new boutique complete with catwalk, it’s the perfect place to find that perfect outfit. Tranquillity in the City is a unique beauty salon and day spa with four stylish and relaxing treatment rooms. The spacious manicure and pedicure treatment room is ideal for pamper parties and with a leading product range, Tranquillity is the place to be for getting ready for a night out. To win this fabulous prize simply send a postcard to the following address: So Brighton & Hove Walk in Wardrobe Competition Suite G03 Brighton Media Centre 15-17 Middle Street Brighton BN1 1AL Or email: info@magazinepeople.co.uk Please make sure you include your full name, address, phone number and, if you have one, email address. Closing date: Midnight on September 30 2010, after which the winning name will be drawn at random. All standard competition Terms and Conditions of The Magazine People Ltd apply. One entry per person per household. Entrants must be over 18. No cash or alternative prize can be selected. Editor’s decision is final. A refundable damages deposit per outfit must be left by the winner on the hire of dresses. or tell us, if you do The prize must be taken by December 6 2010. Please mark this box not wish to be contacted by any businesses associated with The Magazine People Ltd.

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FROM THE HOLLYWOOD HILLS TO BRIGHTON BEACH IT’S THE FITNESS CAMP FOR RED CARPET BODIES. FOUNDER OF FITBITCH BOOT CAMP, RACHAEL WOOLSTON HAS SPENT A DECADE WRITING ABOUT HOW THE STARS GET IN SHAPE. NOW SHE’S USED HER INSIDER EXPERTISE TO CREATE A LOCAL FITNESS CAMP THAT GETS IMPRESSIVE RESULTS

Q D W H J R W Z R + D OLVW ERG\ That was eight years ago whilst on assignment to write about an international yoga festival. It’s just one of the many experiences I have had during a journalist career spanning 15 years, in which I have written about how the Hollywood stars stay in shape for magazines from Top Sante to Marie Claire, Reveal to Now. I’ve written about everything The Maple syrup diet favoured by Beyonce to the fitness regime that Jennifer Lopez uses to maintain her famous booty. Combine that with interviewing ordinary women about their weight loss successes, and there is not much I don’t know about getting in shape and what helps motivate women to succeed. So, two years ago after qualifying as a personal trainer and yoga teacher, I decided to create a bespoke outdoor fitness camp to help women get Hollywood fit, change shape and most importantly feel great about

themselves. But first, a little more about what I’ve learned from Hollywood on my journey to here. Every January and Spring, magazines run features on getting in shape. And without fail there are always articles about celebrity detoxing. I should know, I’ve written many of them.

One year after Kate Moss was photographed at celebrity detox retreat, The Sanctuary in Thailand, and I was dispatched to a similar retreat in Portugal for Now magazine to try it out. Every morning, we were woken at 6am for meditation and yoga. Then it was time for ‘breakfast’, a fruit or vegetable juice with a cup of bentonite clay. It looks like a face mask and combined with psyillium husk, which bulks up to help push things though the body, tastes foul. Take too long drinking and it congeals into a thick wall paper type paste. Getting it out of the body, however, is the job of DIY colonics. It ain’t glamorous even if you’re a renowned model. In 10 days I lost 10lbs although, of course, it didn’t stay off. It is why celebrities are constantly swanning off to detox retreats. But whilst it may get you a flat tummy long term reliance on this weight loss method will play havoc with your metabolism

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meaning it will be harder for the majority of people to lose weight later in life. If having colonics three times a day is not mad enough, I have tried every new celebrity fitness fad. When Madonna started using Gyrotonics, a device nicknamed the Rack because it resembles a torture device, I was sent to try it. When it comes to Madonna, every exercise method she practises is good and this is no exception as gyrotonics works to improve joint stability and the functional capacity of the spine. The same can’t be said for some other celebrity fitness tools. Masai Balance Trainers? Jodie Kidd and Jemima Khan may use them but wearing trainers will not give you a peach perfect bottom. That’s been done through horse riding in Jodie Kidd’s case and exercising in Khan’s. As for Power Plates, they may work but where is the feel good buzz of standing on a vibrating platform for 20mins? I have also written and interviewed more celebrities about diets than I have resisted cakes. Naming no names, some will do everything to give that impression (of resisting cakes) when they sit at interviews behind a plate of pastries bigger than their heads, their thighs slimmer than my arm. But thankfully there are those who are refreshingly honest and down to earth. When Angela Griffin lost weight for her fitness DVD, Dance Mix Work Out I turned up to interview her in a posh London hotel to find her polishing off a club sandwich and fries. Then there was Tess Daly who gustily tucked into a Mars bar midway through our interview. Eating like this affects their bodies too although they ensure they don’t eat like this all the time and they combine it with exercise.

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For all the ins and outs of diets from The Atkins Diet to the Zone Diet, the Maple Syrup Diet to the Caveman diet there are no magic fixes. Broken down they all work because they decrease calories in. But in there are things that can make it easier. Eating low glycaemic index foods which release energy slowly is one. Being adventurous with food is an unlikely sounding other. The reason celebrities like Posh Spice are successful at being slim is that they explore foods and flavours making it easier to diet rather than just than depriving themselves. Tell most women they need more protein to help them get in shape and they envisage weeks of only eating eggs. How about sesame and chilli crusted tuna sashimi? Or Asian beef noodle salad. Protein has a high satiety so keeps you feeling fuller for longer and fish in particular has no carbohydrates. It is why sushi restaurants like Nobu are always top of most celebrities favoured haunts. And as I have watched celebrities weight yo yo over the years, I’ve noticed that those who maintain it, look great and are happy are those who enjoy exercising. Think Elle MacPherson, who cycles everywhere or Cameron Diaz who is photographed on her surfboard more than the red carpet. It is this ethos that I wanted to create with FitBitch and FitMuthas Boot Camps. We have eating plans that embrace food and we focus on figure happiness. Women may start coming to camps motivated to lose weight but our aim is to shift their focus to training for something or setting a goal, whether it’s skipping non-stop for five minutes, a 5k or even a marathon. Think that doesn’t sound like something you could achieve?

To get a true picture of how the Hollywood elite eat, cue David Kirsch personal trainer to Heidi Klum and Liv Tyler who I interviewed for Reveal magazine. Egg white omelette and protein shake anyone?

I’ve had everyone from mums new to exercise, along with grandmothers, in triathlons and even a marathon. This month Fitbitch Boot Camp is even off to Paris with 12 first time runners from a grandmother to a mum of four to run the annual 16k Paris to Versailles. It is the one time I may turn a blind eye to any of my graduates eating a pain au chocolat!

Interviewing both the stars and ordinary women alike, one thing becomes clear... losing weight takes work. That may sound obvious but it is not. It is why there is a billion dollar diet industry as everyone wants the answer to a quick, easy diet.

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other Superior’s Quarters is a quite incredible property. Not only is it vast in proportions, but it also enjoys stunning 19th Century architecture, spectacular grounds and is finished to the highest level of craftsmanship. The house itself resides in one of the former buildings of All Saints Hospital, in Eastbourne, which was among the finest infirmaries in Europe on its completion in 1869. When the hospital was closed in 2004, the site was purchased by Berkeley – a company renowned for the regeneration of architecture from days past. Working in close partnership with English Heritage the renovation and restoration of All Saints took three years and, in as many cases as possible, the original fittings, rafters and materials have been retained. Where it was not possible to renovate them, replicas were commissioned.

The ground floor essentially contains three very spacious rooms. This approach gives a distinct feel of luxury and maximises the generously high ceilings and impressive proportions of the building’s design. Looking out over the gardens is the simply enormous drawing room. Here, in the almost 30ft by 20ft heart of the house, you’ll find a working fireplace set in an impressive original marble hearth and enough room for large suites as well as a pleasant dining area.

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Though many of the fittings are original, Mother Superior’s Quarters maintains a relatively contemporary feel; this is helped by modern touches such as under-floor heating throughout all three floors, luxury kitchen appliances and, in particular, the Edwin Loxby handmade wood kitchen. The kitchen itself, as in many new developments, also doubles as a breakfast room or dining area. After all, we all know how much the modern family congregates in the kitchen. Parallel to the kitchen is a beautiful dining room fitted out to accommodate a party of ten. However, if one were to entertain more than ten the room is easily big enough – it is, after all, 22ft long. The first floor is truly a treat for the owner’s pleasure, as the entire level is dedicated to the living quarters of Mother Superior’s Lord and Lady. Opulent is one word that springs to mind as you enter the floor from the staircase via doubledoors and pass a dressing room larger than most peoples’ bedrooms. Continue through and you’ll find a double-aspect bedroom with two en suite bathrooms and divine views of the surrounding land towards the sea. The bathrooms, like the rest of the property, are finished with top quality products; Villeroy & Boch fittings complement the marble topped vanity units and full tiling. If you must share the home with others, the second floor is where your family or guests may lay their heads. Of the three double rooms, one enjoys an en suite shower and bathroom, while the other two share a further beautifully finished bath suite. Again, the views are stunning. Externally, the house has its own private walled garden with a traditional mix of English country flower beds, mature trees and lawns. A garage for the cars is also included, if you feel the need to leave the grounds that is… though we can’t see why you would! 62

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6RPHWKLQJ UDWKHU VSHFLDO WORD HAS BEEN FILTERING BACK ABOUT THE DELIGHTS OF A RESTAURANT IN HOVE SERVING CLASSIC MODERN BRITISH CUISINE. WE DISPATCHED OUR RESIDENT FOODIE DAMIAN COTTON TO FIND OUT IF THE PLACE STANDS UP TO SCRUTINY “You’re so lucky!”, people tell me. “You’ve got such a great job. All those free meals and drinks in lovely restaurants”. And to be honest they have a point. It would be disingenuous, not to mention churlish, to cavil at the exigencies of my occupation. But it isn’t all fun and glamour. It’s still a job, and every job has its downsides. For example, the reviews that don’t get printed (or even written) because the experience is so appallingly bad that only “Nuke it from orbit and start again” would suffice. The visits to restaurants that personal taste would lead one to avoid like the plague (Mongolian barbecue anyone? Buffet bargain joints? Barbecue diner style themed pits of the abyss?). The sense of ennui that too many identikit Michelin chasing (and indeed holding) chefs can create in repeat customers. The disappointment again and again where an intriguing menu fails to deliver on its promise. But, yes, it does beat cleaning toilets and certainly tops being customer facing. So, even though what really appealed was a bowl of shredded wheat, a pint of builder’s tea and another hour abed listening to the radio, I girded my loins, got my game face on, obeyed the Editor and headed to Graze in Western Road, Hove. Starting out in 2006 as a somewhat high concept operation offering only a suite of tasting menus, Graze has evolved (by listening to its customers – a novel idea) into a paradoxically local, informal restaurant serving the very best food and wine both as tasting and standrad menu options. (I did type the words ‘fine dining’ but it feels horribly like something a Masterchef contestant would say, so I hereby unilaterally declare war on ‘fine dining’ – either the food is good or it isn’t).

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Reading the current menu perks me up, so all thoughts of Nabisco’s finest forgotten, and the foodie blues vanishing like summer mist, it just feels right to order the tasting menu. A bit of homemade bread first – it’s alright, one with poppy seeds and another with onion jam in a sort of Swiss roll effect – but perhaps little bland. All is forgotten though on tasting the white onion and almond soup – a smooth velvet rich cream with crisply fried bittersweet garlic chips. It’s a modern take on the traditional ‘Ajo blanco’ from Malaga, and is therefore wholly appropriately matched with a glass of Fernando de Castilla Fino which brings out the sweetness of the onion and is itself enhanced by the garlic. Looking around, the room is comfortable and well designed – I like the chandelier and the games played throughout with mirrors, and the chairs are easy to sit in (I think they are mauve, but I’m a bloke, so it’s just a kind of purple to me, and I’m not confident to describe further). All the wines are chosen by the radiantly gorgeous Kate, one of the restaurant owners – she claims to have a background in restaurant management, but there must have been a highly paid modelling career somewhere too. And she is very modest, describing herself as an enthusiastic student of wines, where I would suggest a better description would be burgeoning expert. The list is modern and based on quality rather than familiarity of branding – Graze work closely with uncompromising wine merchants Sheridan Cooper – a partnership that in turn works very well for we fortunate consumers. There are choices within the tasting menu, although the presence of the ham and smoked duck terrine precludes alternatives as far as your correspondent is concerned – it is served with barely brined pickled vegetables, flavoured with saffron and coriander seed, that perhaps show the influence of Jun Tanaka, with whom Head Chef Gethin Jones previously worked. This is a very special dish – tender, meaty ham, with a light smoke from the duck, and the right notes of sweet and sour from the pickle and onion marmalade, plus tiny nuggets of croutonettes as a textural counterpoint. With a glass of minerally, peach scented Pfalz Pinot Gris as an ideally judged foil, there isn’t a flavour button that hasn’t been hit. (A colleague informs me that there is another Gethin, so just to be clear, we are not interested in the hoofer and television presenter Gethin Jones. This is the Chef Gethin Jones. The important one.)

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Mackerel sashimi is exactly so. The freshest of ďŹ sh in thin slices, dressed with a merest touch of good soy sauce, on some more pickles – this time, cucumber and daikon that have been shown the brine for moments only. It is garnished with a selection of fresh seaweed whose varieties extend beyond the usual awame, hijiki and wakame, and to be honest beyond my ability to identify, although wholly delicious. All this with tempura squid – and I’m lucky enough to get the tentacles, the best bit. Soy normally kills wine, so the selected Enate GewĂźrztraminer is inspired – a glass full of rose scents and spice with the mineral and steel to hold its own.

list with Tuaca, of course), and the environment is a pleasure to be in. All the good things about a starred restaurant, but without the stufďŹ ness and the price. It has been exceptional value and I will probably phone in sick next week, just to be able to come here again. It’s worth noting that although I’ve tucked away seven courses, it has been so light and butter free that I am quite relaxed – and Gethin’s dexterity with avours will stay in my thoughts for some time. As I sip a ďŹ nal espresso, I can’t help but think – I’m a lucky man. I’ve got the best of jobs. 62

Meat next – tender poached spiced pork belly – good to have a change from roast – with pickled pears, creamed potato, pork jus and CRISPY PIGS EARS! Not your everyday garnishing, I’ll admit, and a fair bit of work to prepare, but done well (and these are as good as those I’ve eaten at Chez Bruce and at St John), porcine external auditory equipment is the essence of chewy piggy wonderfulness. The belly and pears go together, the mash is the texture of double cream but only made of spud and the Pikes Sangiovese once again the best wine for the dish, a big rich spicy wine from Australia’s Clare valley that expresses more fruit than its Italian brethren. There are two puds on the tasting menu – ďŹ rst, a deeply avoured and mellow, chilled peach soup that has a hint of (almost smoky) saffron and a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream that is barely sweet, with a glass of Pedro Ximinex from the same house as our earlier Fino – a darkly raisined wine, with intense sweetness and acidity and a savoury note reminiscent of salted caramels.

“I WILL PROBABLY PHONE IN SICK NEXT WEEK, JUST TO BE ABLE TO COME HERE AGAINâ€? I discuss the merits of dessert wines with the very capable Niaz, who has been looking after me, and he is such a nice chap that I almost forgive him for being so young and so much better looking than me. Dessert number two is a full avoured but not overwhelming chocolate brownie side by side with a light white chocolate mousse and even lighter milk ice (trendy menu feature milk ice cream will be everywhere soon, mark my words). Somehow, the dish is not a heart stopping palate killer, and has a harmony of tastes and variety of textures that it is a ďŹ ne end to the meal. Backed with a oral and grapey Campbell’s Rutherglen Muscat, again with the acidity and residual sugar to deal well with chocolate, it’s a wine with a lot going on – orange zest, hibiscus owers, currants, caramel and leather. What a meal – and a lovely experience – it feels like I’ve just celebrated something special. I’ve found a new favourite restaurant and that doesn’t happen often. Every dish had great merit – the wines are just so well chosen (and there is an even greater choice by the bottle plus a good short cocktail

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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

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

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

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

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DESIGNED TO DELIVER AN INTOXICATING MIX OF BENTLEY’S TRADEMARK LUXURY AND REFINEMENT — PLUS A LARGER THAN USUAL SLICE OF SMILE-INDUCING PERFORMANCE — THE CONTINENTAL SUPERSPORTS IS A WONDERFULLY ENGAGING MACHINE

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O D W Q H Q L W &RQ EUDNH IDVW s a maker of powerful cars, Bentley is a long time flag waver for all that is luxurious and decadent, although it is now starting to show its more responsible side. No, this doesn’t mean you’ll be able to pick up something to rival Toyota’s Prius, but it does mean that the Crewe firm’s products can now run on something called E85. Sadly, E85 is not some mythical fuel that never runs out, but it is a clever mix of 85 per cent ethanol and petrol - hence the name. It’s a little more potent than your average petrol and can be made with renewable raw materials, which lends it some added credibility in these more economic and environmentally austere times. And Bentley has launched this new approach to motoring in the only way it knows how; with a bang‌ a 621 horsepower bang. Never a company to do things by halves, to kick start the programme of getting all its new cars running on E85, the company has created a special version of its popular Continental GT model. Not content with extracting 552bhp from the car’s charismatic six-litre, 12-cylinder engine, or indeed the 600 horsepower from the recently launched Speed variant, there’s now a 621bhp Supersports to covet.

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kicks out 396g/km. Then there are the economy savings to be made, with the Supersports again trumping the Speed, although the 0.3mpg difference (17.3mpg plays 17.0mpg respectively) is hardly going to be a deal-breaker. Still, E85 is a few pence cheaper at the pumps. Even if you can’t always get hold of the stuff, Bentley has engineered the car’s engine to run on all popular grades of fuel so you’ll never be stuck. Big numbers dominate the Supersports discussion. Along with its 621bhp, the big twin-turbo V12 motor generates a tree-pulling 590lb/ft of torque, which explains the simply breathtaking zero to 62mph sprint time of 3.9 seconds. And, if you’re somewhere safe and it’s legal, the car will top out at 204mph. These are highly impressive ďŹ gures, especially considering the car’s 2,240kg kerb weight. Even before climbing aboard you’ll notice that the car is a fraction lower and wider than a regular Continental GT, and the car’s brakes are high performance carbon ceramic items. Once inside you’ll hopefully have clocked the lack of rear seats. This omission plus the ceramic brakes and various subtle suspension tweaks, lightweight alloy wheels and race-style bucket seats have resulted in a car that’s 110kg lighter than the GT Speed. Thumb the familiar starter button and you’ll hear the most obvious clue that this Bentley is a bit special; the noise. It’s not wake-your-neighbours loud but it is a deep, purposeful bass accompaniment. When driven at sensible speeds the Supersports is a proverbial pussycat. Retaining Bentley’s six-speed auto gearbox — although in heavily modiďŹ ed form — the car slurs gear-shifts with oily precision. The steering column-mounted paddle shifters (included) are largely redundant here and the engine’s massive hill of torque makes town driving surprisingly relaxing. It only takes the prospect of a wide expanse of country road to change things and highlight this car’s highly addictive split personality. Once unhindered by congested city streets, the

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Supersports is all too keen to demonstrate why it’s worth the extra premium over the Speed model. Simply put, this car ies. And it does so without appearing to break into a sweat. This is high performance motoring at its ďŹ nest; you might be sitting in a bucket seat but it’s a leathertrimmed and supremely luxurious one. And you might be travelling at a very large speed indeed, but you’ll be doing it in style and comfort. That’s not to say you can’t have some fun. Keen drivers will relish the experience, as the Supersports is as tame or as frisky as you want it to be. Gently depress the mammoth throttle pedal and your ears are met with a thunderous roar as the mighty V12 engine stirs. Corners, straights and, heck, even counties can be dispatched in a blur. Through a series of detailed suspension and steering changes, Bentley has engineered the car to be engaging and capable at speeds that would have lesser cars struggling. Even the power split of the all-wheel drive system has been tweaked to deliver more to the rear wheels to further enhance the already eye-popping agility of a car of this size and weight. A clear statement of intent — proof that the ďŹ rm is easily capable of turning out highly charged cars alongside its range of more restrained luxury vehicles - the Continental Supersports is a wonderfully engaging machine to drive and own. Built with Bentley’s usual loving care and littered with tasteful details inside and out, the Supersports takes the Continental GT family to new performance heights. An intimate experience for two, the car is a consummate all-rounder for anyone who enjoys driving and living life to the full. 62

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What? The stage representation of Roald Dahl’s timeless classic, in which a young boy concocts a wonderful medicine to cure his grandmother’s fearsome temper. When the potion starts to take effect, magical things begin to happen. Where? Theatre Royal, Brighton When? Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 September Web? ambassadortickets.com

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Entering the house you’re treated to more than enough space as well. Once through the impressive front door, you immediately ďŹ nd yourself in the reception hall, one of the largest areas in the house. It’s a particularly What? In Tim Crouch’s harm carried out in grandiose spectaclenew andplay onethe in which you could the name of art is explored. The play takes place within its easily imagine greeting guests for a summer party, audience and tells the story of another performance; a violent, or evening’s entertainment. and shocking play written by a man named Tim Crouch who oversteps the line. DoorsBrighton from the hall lead into the west wing, where a Where? Dome, Brighton large drawing room overlooks set of stone steps When? Wednesday 8 and Friday 10 aSeptember that drop down into the garden. Off the back of the Web? brightondome.org

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FROM A WELSH LEGEND RELEASING HIS ‘JOHNNY CASH ALBUM’, TO THE SATURDAYS TAKING A STAB AT TOPPING THE CHARTS. WHICH RECORDS HITTING THE SHOPS THIS MONTH ARE ACTUALLY ANY GOOD? Arcade Fire – The Suburbs Their previous two albums were received with critical acclaim, now, Arcade Fire return with the pressure of making a successful follow up. Luckily, the Canadian seven-piece succeed. However, this doesn’t mean it’s a natural follow up to their back catalogue. Gone is the band’s urgency - previously highlighted on Neon Bible’s No Cars Go - in addition, the lush comprehensive strings and experimental sounds from debut album Funeral are limited to just a couple of the 16 tracks. In their place, The Suburbs focuses on simple melodies with strong vocals. Together this provides an album of good quality pop music. It seems the band are comfortable enough with their musical ability to wave goodbye to the fanfare and instead focus on sturdy, strong tunes such as Rococo, Sprawl II and Month Of May. This album may not be as instantly addictive as their previous two but it does confirm just what a powerful band they are.

Tom Jones – Praise And Blame Sir Tom refers to this as his ‘Johnny Cash album’ - songs of the soul, stripped-down live recordings with a small backing group (who provide some fine guitar work), with meditative material drawn from the American spiritual tradition in blues, soul, country and gospel. A few tracks do sound like a sing-along on Later With Jools Holland, but this is still Jones “The Voice” we’re talking about, and he puts its continued power and presence to excellent use with suitable gravitas on tracks such as Ain’t No Grave, Billy Joe Shaver’s If I Give My Soul, John Lee Hooker’s Burning Hell, and Bob Dylan’s What Good Am I? It’s a different approach for Jones, but overall it’s one that succeeds.

The Saturdays – Headlines Having failed to top the charts with their last album Wordshaker, the girls are trying again with the release of this mini-album. Headlines features hits Forever Is Over, Ego and latest release Missing You, along with four new tracks. The best new track is without a doubt Higher, a sassy, synth-filled pop classic in the making, but the rest of the new material is patchier. Karma and Puppet could both be outtakes from a Britney album but Died In Your Eyes is a mature, lushlyproduced ballad that compliments the girls’ voices. If you don’t already have the singles in your pop collection this is worth a buy but otherwise probably only an essential purchase for fans.

Emilie Simon – The Big Machine Emilie Simon has already enjoyed plenty of success in her native France, but now she is beginning to make waves both in the UK and the US - and no wonder. The Big Machine is undoubtedly one of the music highlights of the year so far, with Simon’s haunting vocals (sung in English) offering a glorious hybrid of Kate Bush and Alison Goldfrapp. The instrumentation in most cases is sparse-yet-beguiling electronica - which blends seamlessly with her voice. Opening track Rainbow starts in a straightforward fashion before Simon’s voice really soars to demand immediate attention. From there on in it is simply a pleasure to listen to. Chinatown, Ballad of the Big Machine and The Cycle are equally memorable and there is not a duffer among the 12 tracks. A star in the making if there is any justice. SEPTEMBER 2010

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FOR OVER 100 YEARS PRESSLEYS HAS BEEN ONE OF THE LEADING JEWELLERY BUSINESSES IN SUSSEX. JONATHAN PRESSLEY HAS NOW JOINED THE BUSINESS TO CARRY ON THE FAMILY TRADITION AND TO BRING IT FIRMLY INTO THE 21ST CENTURY

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ressleys is everything a traditional family run business should be. Its focus is on customer services and high class products and it has built an enviable reputation throughout the county. Jonathan Pressley is now expanding the business by opening a new shop Pressleys Etcetera next door to 46 South Street in which it has traded for 75 years.

What’s the history of the company? It was founded in 1909 by my great grandfather George Henry who came to Worthing in 1905. He followed in the footsteps of his father, also called George, who was apprenticed to a jeweller in Willesden after he left the Thomas Coran Hospital for orphans. The whole family is very proud of what the two Georges and my grandfather Reg and his brother Harry built up. My uncle Charles ran the business for 30 years before taking semi-retirement, leaving the shop in the good hands of our experienced and loyal staff. I am thrilled to become Managing Director and to have the opportunity to build the business at this exciting time. What has led it to survive so well? I believe that being a family run business has been the biggest factor. The family has always wanted it to sell great products and to maintain its reputation for customer service and as now, it has always been bold in its business approach. How did you get involved? I never forgot that my grandfather told me that being part of the business would be the best thing I could do. I was his last hope as my brother, sister and cousins had all become

teachers and nurses! After university I worked in the City, learning the importance of customer service amongst other skills. Then, two years ago I thought it was time for a change and went to live in Vancouver. I had a great experience there working in a high class sportswear business and being appointed ‘Director of First Impressions’ at the Olympic store. I then told Charles and my father Neville that the family business would benefit from all that I had learned in the City and in Vancouver. They agreed that we must expand if we were to thrive in our second century. What is coming up? With our new shop we are creating something unique, separating the formal setting of our existing shop from the Pressleys Etcetera with its branded zones. Whilst the shops will be separate with very different styles, I am creating an original and exciting customer experience. The plan is for younger customers to buy our branded products and to aspire to buying high class watches and diamonds. Pandora and Links of London will be our biggest brands but there will also be Baccarat, Vabene, Georg Jensen, Daisy and Spinning Jewellery. We will be looking to introduce the best of any new brands coming on to the market. So, the business is growing lots of ways? Absolutely! The business will have two great teams in our two shops, supported by our jewellers and a watchmaker. We will be maintaining and improving the ethos of the traditional shop and creating a unique shopping environment in Pressleys Etcetera. Pressleys Etcetera opens on Saturday September 18 at 44-46 South Street, Worthing.

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ONE YEAR AGO TRAINED LIFE COACH LUCY SOFIA BEGAN SETTING UP A TEAM OF SKILLED COMPLEMENTARY THERAPISTS TO PROVIDE A NEW LEVEL OF HOLISTIC CARE TO BRIGHTONIANS. NOW, THE LIGHTWAYS GROUP OFFERS ONE OF THE MOST COMPLETE TREATMENT PACKAGES IN THE CITY

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How did the idea come about? I started putting the group together last year, having worked in complementary therapies for around ten years. It stemmed from a desire to work with other therapists and bring together a cohesive and integrated service to the client. Because we don’t work in isolation or competition, but have different areas of expertise and work collaboratively, we can focus on the best interest of our clients and provide a more personal and cohesive service than can sometimes be the case in clinics. What’s your role specifically? Primarily I’m a life coach, but I’m also trained in NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming), TimeLine, hypnotherapy, huna (a Hawaiian system of healing) and Indian Head Massage, among other things. I do love life coaching; working in partnership with someone to bring out the best in them is really rewarding. It’s all about helping people to fulfill their potential and live the life they want to lead. And what other treatments are available through the group? Sarah Vivienne is our Ayurvedic Massage practitioner; this is a relaxing, healing and energizing warm-oil massage treatment. Elizabeth More specialises in counselling, providing support for those in need. Amanda Crawford is our Indian Head Massage and Reflexology healing specialist, treatments which are relaxing both physically and mentally.

Our Reiki healing practitioner is Anthony Nicholson, he also holds Tarot consultations, as does Armando Fava. Finally, there is Maria Thiam who specialises in Shiatsu, a hands-on Japanese healing therapy. Is the collective continuing to grow? Certainly, we’re gradually expanding and soon hope to grow to nine people at our Stone Street treatment rooms, only a five minute walk from Churchill Square, just off Western Road. It’s likely that we’ll be adding acupuncture and homeopathy to our list of treatments, further broadening what we offer and creating a fully integrated service. So, what does the LightWays Group offer over other clinics? Each of us in the collective know the others very well and understand each other’s treatments. This makes us different because we can help our clients access the best treatment plan for their needs – explaining about and recommending other treatments if and when appropriate, always putting the best interests of the client first. Also we are able to make group special offers on all treatments and do all we can to keep treatments as affordable as possible. Have you always been a ‘healer’, looking to help people? I think I have, it certainly came through in my previous jobs working in education and theatre. I’ve always had a focus on wanting people to make the best of their abilities. Now, I can help people rid their lives of things that hold them back. A lot of people learn unhelpful ways of living when they’re growing up, I show people how to take charge of their lives and help them run their lives, rather than their life running them, or running out of their control. See thelightwaysgroup.co.uk SEPTEMBER 2010

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WHO’S UP TO WHAT IN THE CITY?

Hardwood decking in demand

Installing a garden, roof or terrace deck has become an increasingly popular project for homeowners over the last 20 years. Traditionally softwood decking has dominated the market given its ready availability and cheapness. Of late, however, there has been a greater demand for more attractive high quality hardwoods. Local company Round Wood of Mayfield believe this trend has been highlighted in the Brighton area by its more discerning, up-market clientele. Unlike softwoods, hardwoods can offer a lifetime of service, even without treatment. Species include oak, massaranduba, balau and ipe, which has proven particularly popular. Ipe comes from South America, where locals refer to it as ‘ironwood’ given its outstanding durability, density and resistance to both insect and fungal attacks. It features rich, dark grains which offer a contemporary, luxurious finish and boasts eye-catching colour variations, including red, green and brown. “Ipe meets the needs of those with a taste for higher end products,” explains Zac Soudain of Round Wood of Mayfield, who specialise in quality oak and decking products. “It has been in particular demand since last season and at times it is challenging to source sufficient quantities.’’ Contact Round Wood of Mayfield on 01435 860 888 or visit roundwood.com

Fresh faced models Last month photographic studio and modelling agency Freshfaces Global Limited teamed up with Brighton & Hove Albion and launched a competition to find Brighton’s newest child model. The winner, who beat hundreds of other entrants, was Lacey Fowler, pictured. Lacey won a photo shoot with three Seagulls players, Elliott Bennett, Tommy Elphick and Gary Dicker on Brighton beach. On top of that she was also presented a portfolio worth £150 and been assigned to the Freshfaces books. Based in the heart of Brighton, Freshfaces Global Limited specialise in both adult and child models, actors and voice over staff. With an impressive photographic studio and green screen they also run hen and stag photo shoot packages, pole dancing and still life drawing plus celebrity style makeovers. For more information email info@freshfacesglobal.com or call 01273 201 139

The feel good factor More than ever, people of all ages want to go out, let their hair down and forget their worries. Now there’s the perfect place to do it, with the introduction of dinner and dancing at Terraces Bar and Grill on Madeira Drive in Brighton. On Friday September 17 Terraces will launch Dinner and Dancing, to be continued every Friday and Saturday night throughout the year. Guests will be able to indulge their taste buds before they take to the dance floor to the resident DJ playing 60s, 70s and 80s classics. This stunning venue, with panoramic sea views, offers a dinner dance package comprised of three courses, half a bottle of wine as well as dancing, for only £25.95 per person. Manager Sean Donnelly says: “We are excited about our new concept, providing a platform for locals and visitors to celebrate their birthday, special occasion or simply the fact it’s the weekend, in beautiful surroundings and at great value. We are looking forward to creating the feel good factor for our customers and an atmosphere like no other, for everyone to enjoy!’’ Terraces is now taking Christmas and New Years Eve bookings. For details visit the-terraces.co.uk or call 01273 570 526

Tea with a difference The coffee shop industry is awash with brand names offering the same, tired product everywhere. Now, finally, a company has arrived in Brighton to change this and, moreover, has recognised that tea is many people’s favourite hot tipple. With a range of over 20 specialist teas to choose from, from breakfast teas to an incredible flowering tea that seems to grow in the unique transparent teapot while you watch, the Naked Tea and Coffee Company has revolutionised our tea and coffee break experience. The true spectacle, however, is all but hidden from the outside view. Walk up the stairs and you have a choice of wonderfully themed rooms – all open to each other yet distinctly different, with Japanese-style floor cushions, comfy library elegance, funky contemporary high bar tables, a sun-catching roof terrace and a separate counter and service area. With tea and coffee is a plentiful array of cakes, pastries, paninis and sandwiches (made on the premises each morning), with a welcome choice of wheat, gluten and dairy free options. Conveniently located in the centre of The Lanes, with free WiFi and friendly, well trained, knowledgeable staff, Naked Tea and Coffee Company is the new and must-try venue of the moment. Call in or phone 01273 326080. SEPTEMBER 2 0 1 0

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OUR DIP INTO THE ARHCIVES THIS MONTH UNCOVERS A LINK BETWEEN THE CHARGE OF THE LIGHT BRIGADE AND A BRIGHTON DEPARTMENT STORE. INTRIGUED? THEN READ ON

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he Charge of the Light Brigade more than 150 years ago has gone down as one of the most disastrous incidents in British military history.

It happened during the Battle of Balaclava on October 25 1854 when Lord Cardigan lead the Light Brigade, so called because it was ‘lightly’ armed as opposed to ‘heavy’, against Russian forces. Among those who took part was a certain Martin Leonard Lanfried a 20-year-old bugler who previously during the Crimean War had been wounded when a bullet passed through his right arm and killed the horse he was riding. Although he was not the one to sound the original charge on the bugle, that honour belonged to Billy Brittain, he was among several other trumpeters who took part having joined the 17th Lancers at the age of 14. Through a miscommunication of orders, the Light Brigade of approximately 600 horsemen began a headlong charge through a narrow valley a mile and a quarter long. Their objective was the capture of Russian field artillery at the end of the valley. Unbeknown to them, however, Russian guns were also on both sides, forming a box of death. The result was disastrous, with 118 men killed, 127 wounded and about 60 taken prisoner. Slow communications meant that news of the disaster did not reach the British public until three weeks after the action. It caused an outrage that prompted Lord Tennyson, who was Poet Laureate, to write his poem The Charge of The Light Brigade which famously declares: “‘Forward, the Light Brigade! Charge for the guns he said: Into the valley of Death rode the six hundred.�

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In 1865 Martin Leonard Lanfried retired from the army after 17 years of service and adventure and set up home in Brighton where he worked at the department store Hanningtons. The store was sold in 2000 and reopened a year later as a parade of shops with apartments above. While he was working at Hanningtons Martin Lanfried joined the Brighton Battery Volunteers where he was the bandmaster for more than 30 years. He became something of a celebrity and on August 2 1890 at Edison House in London sounded the charge on the same bugle that was used at Balaclava. He told the audience: “I am trumpeter Lanfried. One of the surviving trumpeters, of the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava. I am now going to sound a bugle, that was sounded at Waterloo, and sound the charge that was sounded at Balaclava on the very same bugle, the 25th of October, 1854.� Martin Leonard Lanfried died in 1902 and was given a full military funeral because he was so highly regarded. His gravestone takes the shape of a sheathed sword draped over a cross, and part of the inscription runs: ‘God, grant that he may sleep sound from Last Post to Reville’. 62

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