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Welcome... To our BIGGEST ever issue. As well as showcasing the best properties in our city and beyond, this month we have a special feature on new homes which, with all the special incentives available, represent great value at the moment. Shutters are big news and I love them, you can get them in a vast array of colours and materials now. So if you’re thinking about making a real window stateFor all advertising and general enquiries contact: Commercial Director: Lynne Edwards Mob: 07931 537588 lynne@absolutehomesmagazine.com Designer: Sally Wynn
ment take a look at our interiors section this month. Both our motoring and business sections are also packed with the latest news and if you’re into sport we’ve got it all covered!
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ABSOLUTE - Dream Home
Designer: Dominic Loosemore Production: Michael Brooks Editor: Ian Trevett Publisher: Alan Prior Absolute Homes is published by: The Pinnacle Group
Absolute Homes and Pinnacle would like to thank the advertisers that appear in this publication for their support, and wish them every business success. The contents of this publication are believed to be correct at the time of publishing; nevertheless, we cannot endorse, and readers should not rely solely upon, the accuracy of any statements or claims contained herein, without prior consultation with the service provider.
The September collection 8 - 9
A selection of some of the best properties around the City this month.
Talk Money 11
Financial and retirement advice from Claire Cook.
Market Trends 11
Jason from Jason Dean, is this month’s expert. Cover photo: Cedar House, Hove £1,550,000 Marketed by Winkworth 01273 772175 A beautiful 5 bedroom family home set in mature gardens with a charming spacious feel in a fabulous central location See page 6
Dream Home 14 - 15
Hamptons International brings you their dream home from Hove Park.
Legal Matters 17
Howlett Clarke with their monthly insight into the latest legal issues with top tips and advice.
New Homes 18 - 23
The best new homes from developments in and around the city from Rydon Homes, Crest Nicholson and Hyde Vale.
Conran Column 22
Paul Zara’s dreaming of summer.
Interiors 28 - 32
Blinds, Shutters and Soft Furnishings. By Tara de la Motte.
Motors 34 - 41
Our extended motoring section features the Mercedes A Class, the BMW Z4 Roadster and the Kia Sorento
Sport 42 - 51
We celebrate the tenth anniversary of the unforgettable Championship-winning county cricket team.
Business 52 - 65
Two big awards are in full flow and we preview the Brighton Digital Festival, which is helping cement our reputation as a leading centre of innovation.
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Helping you find your perfect Hove property Mishon Welton, 94 Church Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 2EB
RUTLAND GARDENS, HOVE A substantial bay fronted and most attractive semidetached period house situated just off New Church Road. Offering 5 bedrooms and a West facing garden.
£925,000
COLEMAN AVENUE, HOVE, £725,000 A superb, 5 Bedroom, semi-detached family home, providing substantial family living space spread over 3 floors, making it a comfortable and versatile home. The property has been extensively improved and enlarged and has a lovely sunny West facing rear garden.
01273 778877 • mishonwelton.com
HARTINGTON VILLAS, HOVE A superb 3 bedroom maisonette with lovely light and spacious living accommodation, with a lovely good size mature garden. With many original features and occupying a prime location this property must be viewed.
£439,950
wanted We have many buyers looking for property in Hove who are ready and keen to buy.
MEDINA VILLAS, HOVE, £475,000 A superb 3 bedroom maisonette forming part of this fine Period Villa, the property provides lovely light and spacious living accommodation in an ideal central location.
If you would like an up to date valuation for your property from one of the most experienced agents in Hove, or simply a chat about how the property market is moving, then please contact us.
THIS FAMILY HOME, SET IN MATURE GARDENS HAS A CHARMING FEEL IN A FABULOUS CENTRAL LOCATION Cedar House, Hove, BN3, ÂŁ1,550,000 Freehold As soon as the front door opens, the period charm and character of this house becomes apparent. The ceilings are high, the door ways grand and the rooms themselves invite you in. The drawing room with its curved wall, working fireplace and original wood floors create a cosy yet impressive feel. French doors will take you to the enchanting garden with its mature trees, woodland walks and beautiful terracing for the ultimate outside dining experience. Cedar House offers a copious amount of storage both inside and out. There are two double garages, one with a lower level. In our eyes this could be ideal for conversion into a gym and or annexe (subject to p.p). Impressive master suite | Four further double bedrooms | Three reception rooms with feature fireplaces and wood flooring | Grand entrance hall with imposing oak staircase | Bespoke oak fitted kitchen | Enchanting garden with mature trees, woodland walks and terracing | Two double garages | Parking for numerous cars with carriage driveway | Featuring in the national publication Real Homes | EPC - rating C
01273 772175 | Emma Bailey
D EN N A OP UP ING YS M DA O C
A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE OF HOVE ARCHITECTURE DATING BACK TO THE 1860s Albany Villas, Hove, Guide Price of ÂŁ1,500,000 Freehold Last purchased in 1918 and owned by a single family for four generations, this mesmerising townhouse is set in the Cliftonville Conservation Area of central Hove and is a fine example of a spacious mid-Victorian Italianate residence. Albany Villas is one of the most desirable roads in Brighton & Hove.
3576 sq ft of space | Numerous period features | Sweeping staircase | Potential for enclosed roof terrace offering 360 degree views | Front, side and back gardens, the large west facing garden including vegetable gardens and sun terracing | Garage and various sheds | Further off street parking for three cars | EPC rating D
Viewing strictly by appointment only 01273 772175 | Emma Bailey
The SEPTEMBER Collection The Old Rectory, Church Hill, Newhaven
Shoreham Beach A Substantial & Unique Detached Family home whch has recently Undergone Extensive Refurbishment & Extension. 5 Bedrooms. 24’ x 22’2” Kitchen/Family Room with Utility Room. Lounge with Separate Dining Room 2 Ground Floor Bedrooms. Ground Floor Wet Room/ Bathroom/WC plus Ground Floor Cloakroom. 3 Double Bedroom Suites To First Floor All With En-Suite facilities. Extensive Off Road Parking plus Garage EPC Rating C Low Maintenance Landscaped Garden.
• Harrison Brant Ltd • Offers in Excess of £799,950 • 01273 464642
This imposing Grade II listed house is the major portion of the former rectory of the nearby twelfth century parish church. The Old Rectory retains many of its original features including sash windows, folding window shutters and panelled doors together with a fine semicircular end wall to both the drawing room and principal bedroom.
9 The Compts, Peacehaven
King George VI, Hove
A rare opportunity to acquire this stunning detached modern home recently refurbished in a luxurious and contemporary style and designed with entertainment in mind. Laid out with three double bedrooms and two bathrooms, but could potentially be up to five bedrooms. South facing garden and first floor 29ft balcony. The property is situated in a private cul-de-sac with close proximity to bus services to Brighton. This is the perfect property if you are looking for a huge amount of space at outstanding value. Buyer’s incentives available! Buy and move in with a £19,995 deposit.
A beautiful detached home in the very sought after Goldstone Valley area. This corner plot bungalow is ‘Cook’ built and offers 2 bedrooms, one with ensuite, a good size lounge/ diner, modern kitchen, conservatory, integrated garage, additional off street parking and the choice of patio and garden. It is wonderfully private and benefits greatly from having the above features. delight not to be missed.
• Creative Estate Agents • £429,950 • 01273 921107
Sayers Common An immaculately presented detached Sussex Farmhouse having been beautifully upated and offering excellent outside space. The light & airy house house is set back from the road in a private spot and benefits from approx. 1.8acres Excellent for entertaining yet practical for modern family living. Living area which has a cosy snug section that leads through to a larger sitting room which benefits from an open fire. Dining area with doors leading out to the garden. The kitchen/b’fast room is beautifully fitted with tiled floor and granite work tops and excellent storage. 5 bedrooms of which two are en suite.
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• Clifford Dann • 01273 477022 • £485,000
• Jason Dean • 01273 727000 • £365,000
Arundel House, Hove
• Mishon Mackay • 01273 834602 • £1,300,000
Over 2000 Sq Ft! A truly stunning mansion flat occupying part of the first floor of the most sought after building in central Hove. The property has many original Victorian features including leaded light windows, ornate ceiling coving and deep skirting boards. The accommodation comprises two impressive reception rooms to the front, with all three bedrooms set to the rear of the building. There are two bathrooms (one en-suite), kitchen/ breakfast room plus separate utility room. Situated in this highly sought after location moments from the seafront and shopping facilities in church Road, viewing is highly recommended to appreciate this charming period home.
• Sawyer & Co • £650,000 • 01273 778844
A selection of some of the best properties in and around the City this month. St James’s Avenue, Brighton
Prestigious Brunswick, Hove
Four bedroom period terraced house situated on a sought after tree-lined road just off St James’s Street, moments from Brighton seafront. The house is well presented throughout, benefits from a south/ west facing terrace and patio garden and offers the flexibility of being able to be used as one large family house or as a raised ground and first floor maisonette with a separate one bedroom flat on the lower floor.
New to the market with Austin Gray is this spacious and contemporary property formally the original coach house for Brunswick Terrace, having an eclectic mixture of modern living but also so some character and history. There are four bedrooms and two luxurious bathrooms one en-suite, but the real signature benefit of the house is the fantastic open plan living space, spanning the majority of the foot print of the house in addition to two car parking spaces.
• Justin Lloyd • 01273 315613 • £650,000
Central Brighton
Hangleton Lane, Hove Very distinctive and most attractive flint fronted family home that enjoys several benefits including a beautiful 80’ x 75’ secluded level garden, a detached garage. The house dates back to the 16th Century and has a whole host of original features including the original flint walls , original windows and a fabulous inglenook fireplace served well by the outside log store. There are 4 bedrooms , 2 bathrooms , a lounge and a large family kitchen with an AGA. The garden and grounds are beautiful and there is even a flint garage that has plans drawn up to make into a self-contained annexe.
• Elliotts • 01273 322766 • £585,000 Freehold
Devonshire Place, Kemptown This historic synagogue conversion display every last bit of regency architecture and exclusive, modern living. Skilfully erected between 1836 and 1838 in the prime location of Devonshire Place, this former Synagogue was designed by Britain’s very first Jewish architect, David Mochetta. Many typical features of the Regency style still remain, having been sensitively restored and upheld. Inside, the chaste, symmetry, central doorway and stunning original ceiling lantern still remain, and allow the property a perfect partnership of past and present as well as a great amount of light and charm.
• Austin gray • 01273 232232 • £695,000
This modern three storey town house is situated in the sought after Clifton / Montpelier area of Central Brighton, close to Seven Dials & Brighton Mainline Railway Station. The house is well presented throughout and briefly consists of a spacious lounge, a fitted kitchen/ breakfast room, two double bedrooms, a third bedroom or second reception room and a family bathroom. The house benefits from an integral garage and a south westerly backing paved patio garden
• Oakley Residential • 01273 688881 • £575,000
Rottingdean
• Winkworth • 01273 772175 • £695,000
This lovingly designed family home in the picturesque village of Rottingdean has recently been built to exceptional standard with attention to fine detail. There is a sitting room with wood burner and bi-fold doors to sun terrace. Open plan kitchen/dining room with bi-fold doors also leading to sun terrace. 3 Bedrooms, the master and 2nd bedroom have en-suite. Further family bathroom and downstairs shower/ cloakroom. Further benefits include utility room, office and garage. Energy Rating C84
• David Maslen • 01273 278866 • £950,000
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Columnists
Market Trends We bring you Jason, from Jason Dean Estate Agents view of the Market Trends.
Claire Cook
from Talk Money Retirement – your options
Hurray! We’ve finally come through a very gloomy period and entered
Retirement is a time of great change for people. It is something they
a new chapter - a trend that looks exciting and positive. A lot has been
look forward to. When the time eventually comes it is a time of
and can be promised, predicted and presumed but it’s wise to take it
adjustment, starting to think in a different way, a gradual relaxing of the
with a pinch of salt. Property will inevitably rise - ultimately though, it’s
mind and letting go of all the stresses and strains work can bring.
still a ‘recovering market’.
If you are someone who has saved for retirement you may find that you
As I write this (and please don’t panic when I say) ... Christmas is 16
have a bewildering array of pensions to sort out. If you have personal
weeks away and as yet, I’m happy to report that I’ve not seen a festive
pensions your providers will write to you offering you an income. Most
decoration or chocolate, but it’s shocking how quickly it comes around!
pensions also offer a tax free lump sum, often of 25% of the fund value
So, it’s currently September and being the predictable, habitual creatures that we are, we tend to race on a steady treadmill for a time - school is back, Autumn will soon be upon us and nights start to close in. If you are thinking about being in a new home before Christmas or for the start of 2014, then now is the time to do something about it. Here’s some helpful tips and thoughts for you to ponder on:
with reduced income. Your providers also have to tell you that you have other options, which you definitely do. There are many avenues to take at this point and your current provider doesn’t necessarily offer the best option. In the past, the only option was to buy an annuity. This means that your pension money would be used to purchase a guaranteed income for the rest of your life from an insurance company. The trouble with this
Marketing your home now, whilst the light is good and your garden is
is that if you died early, the income you would have received could be
flourishing makes the photos look more inviting to buyers.
far less than the lump sum you have given up to purchase the annuity.
De-cluttering and touching up takes time, the time to act is NOW!
If you want to take no risk and know exactly where you stand annuities can work well; and perhaps if you are single. But what if you have a
On average, the entire moving process takes 12 weeks from
partner or spouse, especially if they are younger than you? What would
marketing your current home to holding the keys to your new one.
happen if you died? The income may stop, or continue for a time then
November typically sees the more serious buyers, so be patient. You may have fewer viewings but they will probably be more genuine. To speed up the process ask your chosen agent for recommendations for a good quality, fast acting solicitor, mortgage advisor if you need one and a careful removals company. These things make your life more enjoyable during a hectic period!
stop, or perhaps they would receive a much reduced benefit. All of this depends on how your annuity was set up in the first place, but the benefits are very likely to decrease or stop altogether. Some people don’t want to let go of their hard earned pension fund, they would rather keep it invested .This is where another option comes in, flexible or capped drawdown. You would take your tax free lump sum and the rest of the money would be invested. You could then draw an income from the fund which is far more flexible. This also leaves
Jason Dean Indranie Jason Dean 1b, Montefiore Road, Hove, East Sussex 01273 727000 www.jasondeans.co.uk
your options open for planning at a later date. When you take your retirement income, you should seek the advice of an independent financial adviser who can assess all your options. For bespoke independent advice on any of the above, please call me Claire Cook on 01273 224667. I would be very happy to assist. Email: claire@talkmoney.co.uk Web: www.talkmoney.co.uk Talk Money is a trading style of Best Practice IFA Group Ltd, which is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The value of investments can fall as well as rise and you may not get back the amount invested. 11
Modern Family Living ÂŁ699,950 - ÂŁ750,000
A stunning detached home which has been extensively refurbished, cleverly extended and remodelled to create cool contemporary living rooms, five spacious bedrooms and four bathrooms. Quality kitchen with appliances, separate utility room, private parking. Beautiful West facing garden.
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Country Living – City Reach £699,950
Beautiful Victorian detached residence. Four double bedrooms, three reception rooms and a detached annexe. Downland views towards Jack & Jill Windmills.
Woodland Setting £450,000
Newly modernised detached home with three bedrooms. 26’ lounge/dining room with wooden floors. New kitchen with appliances, modern bathroom. Private drive and garage.
ABSOLUTE Dream Home
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Area: Hove Park Road, Hove An immaculately presented, detached family home having been completely remodelled and redesigned by the present owner to create an extremely stylish and contemporary house. The ground floor offers spacious and bright living, comprising a triple aspect reception room leading out to landscaped rear garden. A sleek ‘L’ shaped fully integrated kitchen, plus dining area, lends itself perfectly to entertaining and family life. The 5 bedrooms are all superb doubles with the master suite including a walk-in wardrobe and full ensuite bathroom. The property also boasts parkland views, gated off-street parking and a garage.
The property is listed with Hamptons International. Asking Price: £1,795,000 • T: 01273 230230
“The garden, having been designed by ZL Garden design is truly stunning, with several granite paved patio areas, one having a covered pergola. The garden has been planted and well stocked with perennials, shrubs and floral borders.”
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Columnists
The monthly column from our local quality solicitors
Legal Matters with Howlett Clarke Absolute have teamed up with Brighton’s oldest law firm QualitySolicitors Howlett Clarke to bring you a monthly insight into the latest legal issues, with top tips and advice.
Tribunal fees have a place but should not be a barrier to justice. The introduction of employment tribunal fees this summer have proved highly controversial and divisive, with the trade union Unison claiming the new system will allow unscrupulous employers to “ride roughshod” over workers’ rights. For the first time in more than 50 years, people wanting to bring a claim must now pay a fee. Under the new rules, it will cost £160 or £250 to lodge a claim, with a further charge of either £230 or £950 if the case goes ahead. Fees must be paid online at the point of issuing. There are two new categories of claims. Type A is for basic claims such as unpaid wages and unpaid holiday where an award may be low. Type B is for more complex claims including unfair dismissal and discrimination where an award could be far higher. From my perspective as an employment law specialist, the fee structure does have some advantages, mainly that it will help act as a disincentive to poor quality clams brought by staff in the hope of an easy win, with nothing to lose. Such claims can cause long periods of uncertainty and stress for employers who may be in the right. As stated by Justice Minister Helen Grant, is it fair that the taxpayer should foot the entire £74m annual bill for people to escalate workplace disputes to a tribunal? She said: “We want people, where they can afford to do so, to pay a contribution.”
A fair point, you might think. Meanwhile, the CBI has said the fees are an
Employers, and their legal representatives, will be watching with interest.
efficient way of “weeding out weak claims”
Alex Jones
while speeding up the claims process.
Associate Solicitor
However, a concern voiced by many and one I
8-9 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AZ
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T: 01273 718514
for some to bring a claim at all. For example, if an employee is owed £150 in wages by an employer, it would cost £160 just to issue a claim, although if an employee wins the fees are paid by their employer. In my view, this could be seen as a barrier to justice for low paid workers which did not exist under the original system. Although a fee remission system will be put in place, it will be limited and only offered to those who have earned less than £15,000 in the last 12 months. On balance, I believe the new fee structure has a place in the modernday workplace and for many employers represents a welcome and sensible piece of legislation. In places, it is poorly thought out, not only for workers who may be put off making a claim, but also for employers who would rather settle smaller
claims
without
fees. This is a view shared by Unison who in July were granted permission to seek a judicial review of the new fees. Time will tell if a review is successful and whether the fee
structure
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There are only three exceptional three bedroom townhouses remaining at this picturesque development, which benefits from easy access to the excellent local primary school. The homes are now ready to move into, meaning that purchasers can look forward to spending Autumn in their new home, as Mike Hudson from Clifford Dann explains: “There has been no better time to buy as the property market is showing real signs of improvement and new homes like these have a tendency to hold their value better too, as people are attracted to the maintenance free lifestyle they offer. Furthermore, Rydon are offering a helping hand with Stamp Duty Paid*, making the prospect of these homes even more tempting. This is why we are recommending
you make Crosshaven in Lewes your first choice when looking for a new home.” The homes themselves are highly specified, with fully-fitted designer kitchens which incorporate numerous integrated appliances such as a double oven, dishwasher and washing machine. The bathrooms have contemporary suites from Roca and thermostatic Hansgrohe showers. The homes are also designed to be highly energy-efficient to help keep fuel bills low.
For more information and to view the homes, which are priced from £389,950. Please contact Clifford Dann on 01273 477022 or visit www.rydonhomes.co.uk.
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ORCHARD GATE - Beautiful historic home
Last chance to buy a beautiful historic home at Orchard Gate.
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The Refectory forms part of the larger Orchard Gate community, based on Southlands Way in Shoreham-by-Sea. It’s a short walk to the beach, the popular Holmbush shopping centre and a 20 minute drive away from Brighton town centre.
ollowing significant sales success, award-winning property developer, Crest Nicholson, has now released the final phase of Prices start from £184,950 for a one bedroom apartment and their refurbished apartments at Orchard Gate in Shoreham-by- £274,950 for a two bedroom duplex. For more information, please
Sea. Having already sold out of refurbished apartments in the visit the Sales and Marketing Suite at Orchard Gate, which is open East and West Wing, The Refectory represents the final opportunity daily (10am – 5pm) and until 7pm on Thursdays. Alternatively visit: for prospective purchasers to secure a luxurious home replete with www.crestnicholson.com/orchardgate or call 0870 752 4384. period charm in the idyllic location close to the sea. The Refectory was originally built in 1901 and has been lovingly restored to combine a unique, historic building with all the comforts of modern, affordable living. The Refectory comprises of a selection of one and two bedroom luxury apartments which have been completed to the highest of standards. The generous space on offer means the apartments are perfect for hosting soirees and dinner parties. With high ceilinged walls and white French doors throughout, the elegance and character of the property comes alive. All apartments are complete with a fully-fitted kitchen featuring Bosch appliances, coordinating granite worktops and low energy downlighters. The luxury bathrooms are the perfect chance to escape from reality and unwind in comfort. Designed by Villeroy and Boch, the bathrooms are elegantly finished with Roman glass bath screens, Porcelenosa ceramic tiles to ceiling height and Spacia Amtico flooring. Christine Tiernan, Sales and Marketing Director for Crest Nicholson South, said: “The Refectory is the perfect combination for those who would like a historical home laced with luxury and modernity. With limited availability remaining, I would urge anyone interested to come and visit the sales team to discuss how these beautiful homes could be yours.”
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“The apartments are perfect for hosting soirees and dinner parties”
Buy a refurbished apartment with just £9,248 deposit now!*
Ready now to reserve off plan! The Refectory is a beautifully refurbished building featuring 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and duplexes at Orchard Gate. Ideally located in Shoreham-by-Sea and just 6 miles from Brighton, these homes will be ready to move into by the end of the year! NOW AVAILABLE WITH HELP TO BUY* n Buy now with just a 5% deposit and 75% mortgage n 100% ownership for 80% of the price n The remainder is funded by an equity loan from the Government and you’ll own 100% of your new home
Help to Buy
1 & 2 bedroom refurbished apartments from £184,950 Just £147,960 now with Help to Buy*
Marketing Suite and Show Home open daily 10am to 5pm and until 7pm on Thursdays Upper Shoreham Road | Shoreham-by-Sea | West Sussex | BN43 6TQ
Selling Agent: Cubitt & West 01273 870 070
www.crestnicholson.com/orchardgate
0870 752 4384
*Help to Buy is available on the purchase of your primary residence up to the value of £600,000. You must fund a minimum of 80% of the purchase price. The equity loan will need to be repaid when the property is sold or after 25 years i.e. up to 20% of the property’s total sale price. You will also need to ensure you have sufficient funds to pay other fees on completion e.g. legal fees. To be eligible, you must meet the criteria set down by this Government scheme, details of which are available from the Crest Nicholson sales advisor. The amount of deposit required may vary depending on the scheme rules and the lender for the mortgage finance. If you are in any doubt about this scheme please seek independent advice. Crest Nicholson does not provide mortgages and cannot give any financial advice. Photography taken at a previous phase at Orchard Gate. Distances are approximate. Prices correct at time of going to press. Crest Nicholson South, a division of Crest Nicholson Operations Limited, Crest House, Pyrcroft Road, Chertsey, Surrey KT16 9GN. YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR ANY DEBT SECURED ON IT.
PAUL ZARA From Conran & Partners
Summer Dreaming...
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here’s something about summer holidays that gets you
waters was what made Brighton famous in the first place – let’s have
thinking. You lie in the sun and you can’t help but make
a 21st Century spa destination (maybe even with a small ice rink –
plans. Should you look for a new job, perhaps? Are there
people have been wanting that for years!). Give it that bit of beach in
things you’d like to do with your house? Maybe it’s time to
front of the site too with comfortable sun beds and deckchairs, a cafe
change your car? When you get home most of these ideas fade away...
on the beach with windbreaks to shelter you.You can even pop along
but it’s fun to dream.
to the nudist beach if you want that all-over tan!
When I’m lying on a lounger by the pool for some reason I can’t
Not only would it be a fantastic place to visit, with pools and
help thinking about ways in which our city could be improved. This
treatment rooms overlooking the sea, hotel rooms above all with
year I was lucky enough to spend two weeks in a spa hotel by the
terraces looking over the water, it would also give Brighton a proper
sea in Croatia. It’s a country I’d strongly recommend, with friendly
connection from the pier to the marina, with its own electric railway
people, good food, miles of beautiful coastline and idyllic islands set
to ferry you back and forth. And the railway would need to be
in an azure sea. And we can’t compete with it in terms of summer
extended so that it went right in to the spa and then onwards in to
temperatures!
the marina. How nice would that be? Ah, holiday dreams...
But it did make me think about what we have here. Our biggest
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asset, the seafront, is still so under-utilised. There are very few places to find really good food with a view of the English Channel. No great contemporary hotels with sea views. The Seattle at the marina is the nearest thing we have, but it’s a toss-up whether your room overlooks the water or ASDA’s car park. And let’s face it, the marina as a whole needs a makeover rather desperately. Concrete car parks, big tin sheds for buildings and a windswept piazza. It’s really not good enough for our historic city! So here’s my latest big idea. Fill in the arches along Madeira Drive. They are dingy spaces (and rather smelly after a typical Brighton weekend!) Turn them in to fantastic restaurants, cafes, galleries, shops and bars, using the upper level as terraces, all with great sea views. Then build a world class hotel and spa on the Black Rock site. It would attract people from all over the UK and abroad. Taking the 22
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By Tara de la Motte (Editor of Sussex Homes & Gardens) www.sussex-homes.co.uk
I
n our homes window treatments are a necessity and as window dressings, blinds and shutters are extremely adaptable. Blinds can be simple or bold with pattern and voluptuous folds, while shutters are a decorative feature in their own right. Used alone, both treatments can make a room feel spacious and open or when teamed with curtains, give a luxurious look.
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Shutters Shutters with their hint of period glamour and sophistication can look equally good
security in your home and they provide high heat insulation, making your home more eco-friendly.
in modern homes as they do in period
There are four main shutter types each
properties. When it comes to window
offers various levels of privacy and light
treatments, shutters has to be the ultimate
control and a different aesthetic.
investment. Once popular in Georgian and
Types of Shutters
Victorian homes and often still used in Mediterranean homes for their practicality to protect against extremes of heat, light and noise.
Full Height Shutters These shutters suit taller windows and they can look elegant and emphasis the
Shutters work exceptionally well on bay
height of a room. They can be split using
windows and they can also be made in all
a mid rail, which makes them sturdy and
manner of shapes and sizes, perfect for
allows the top and bottom louvres to
awkward and period windows. Shutters
move independently.
not only block out unwanted noise and pollution they also increase a sense of
Tier-on-tier Shutters Tier-on-tier shutters feature two sets hung one above the other so that they can be operated separately. These are particularly good for bay windows and are popular in rooms looking out onto busy streets.
Cafe Style Shutters Cafe style shutters are only hung on the bottom half of the window so they are a cost-effective choice. These allow maximum amount of light to flood in through the top and they are ideal for bathrooms.
Solid Shutters The solid shutters were the traditional style for Victorian and Georgian homes. Originally they were made as solid panels from timber, or today in MDF and these offer the ultimate in privacy and keep out more of the light. These shutters are perfect for a room with a simple decor, and are great for country cottages, where they can be folded back during the day. Many local companies will offer a bespoke colour-service so shutters can be spray painted to tone with your decor. Shutters are becoming an increasingly popular window treatment and they make a very smart edition to your abode.
“Make a room feel spacious and open or when teamed with curtains, give a luxurious look�
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Blinds
Types of Blinds
Blinds are a versatile decorating
Roman Blinds
element, they not only look good but are also very practical. With so many styles materials and fabrics to choose from, blinds can be as elaborate or as minimal as your taste dictates. Many blinds can also be created in sheer fabrics and used as a good alternative to traditional nets and they can provide privacy, gently diffuse daylight, creating ambience
For a real style statement, Roman blinds are unbeatable as they are unfussy yet elegant and works in both relaxed and formal room decoration. These blinds are well suited to rooms with plenty of soft furnishings such as bedrooms, living and dining rooms.
Venetian Blinds
and protecting your furniture from Venetian blinds are perfect for
sun damage.
rooms such as the home office, as A visit to your local blinds and
they can be adjusted to light levels
shutter showroom will help you
and so reducing glare as you work.
decide on what type of blinds will
They can be made from both metal
best suit your windows. Most stores
and wood. These blinds are great
will stock a descent choice of ready-
for moisture-prone rooms, such as
made blinds in a range of sizes that
kitchens and bathrooms.
can be trimmed to fit standard windows. These ready-made blinds will offer an affordable and instant solution if you can find a style to suit but, for a great fit and a wealth of colours, patterns and styles, you cannot beat bespoke.
Roller Blinds Roller blinds are a popular choice as they are simple to operate and are the best solution for flush windows. These blinds are good for bathrooms, kitchens and hallways.
Most local stores will offer a
They are also simple to operate for
choice of good fabrics, trimmings
children’s rooms and can also be
and mechanisms and they will also
fitted with blackout backing which
offer a measuring-up and fitting
makes it ideal for these types of
service. Using a bespoke service
rooms.
gives
Panel Blinds
you
the
opportunity
to
create a look that is totally unique and will fit virtually any window.
These are great for new build-homes with floor-to ceiling windows and can be made from a choice of fabrics, including patterned voils, plains and blackout fabrics. There are many other types of blinds available including blinds for conservatories, with
metres
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glass to cover, conservatory blinds are some of the most challenging window treatments and the fabric of these blinds is built to keep heat in during winter and keep the conservatory cool in summer.
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SOFT FURNISHINGS - For a beautiful home By Tara de la Motte
N
o home is complete without soft furnishings and the Texture and Weave starting point for creating beautiful soft furnishings is The texture of a fabric, which is determined by the way it is woven choosing the right fabric, whether the fabric you choose adds an extra dimension to a room scheme. By mixing various texis wool, cotton, velvet or silk, you will find these fabrics tures and tones, you can add depth and interest to a rooms overall come in various colours, textures and patterns. look and give it the ‘minimal factor’. Colour, textures and patterns set the scene for any successful room scheme so choosing fabric is very personal. Choose the fabrics that
Pattern
appeal to you and build up your scheme with samples and swatches Patterns maybe printed directly onto fabric, or woven into the fabric before starting a project. Remember to check out how practical the during the manufacture. There is a great range of exquisitely printed fabrics are to wash and clean. Soft furnishings need to last, so select them carefully. Start with the basics- curtains, chair covers and bed covers, then indulge yourself using more costly fabrics and current fashion colours for smaller details
patterns available - many are old established classics, while some produced in response to fashionable trends. Pattern can often be the starting point for your decorating scheme, with the colours in the pattern providing the colour palette for paints and other accessories.
such as cushion covers and trimmings. Try and buy the best quality Once you know the colour, texture and pattern that you like in a material you can afford, especially for areas that get intense wear, such soft furnishing fabric it is important to make sure that the choice you as sofa covers and seat pads. The fabrics you choose and the details made is right for the project in hand. you add will give your home an individual finish and style. Many fabrics can be expensive, so decide carefully so that your soft
Colour
furnishings look good and last well for you to enjoy.
When choosing colours for soft furnishings, it is entirely personal. Interior fabrics and style have always been closely related to the fashion of our time. If you are looking for new colour ideas start by looking at the clothes that are appearing on the catwalks.
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THE A CLASS - The new Mercedes
T
he head of Mercedes Benz boldly
Now l have fond memories of Mercs. The
styling is due to the many owners of the
stated recently that the new A
regal 540K that l had the pleasure of parking
larger cars being forced to downsize and
Class was vital to the company’s
many years back in an underground car park
therefore wanting some familiarity.
future fortunes. Such a statement
in Paris, that promptly flooded and this rare
has a tendency to transform the speaker into
car was never seen again. I gave Gary Glitter,
The interior is what you would expect from
a hostage of fortune! Looking at last year’s
then Paul Gadd, a ride in my 250SE in ’74 and
a Merc. Somehow, they have managed to
figures, they seem to be getting by with sales
met Britt Eckland in the SOF whilst posing in
increase the feeling of solidity we are used to
of 1.5 million cars and revenues of 4.4 billion
a 280SL. Begrudgingly, back to the plot.
and have produced a very sensual interior. It’s
Euros – not too shabby.
all soft and cosy with great sports seats, soft The A Class is 15 years old now and has
touch materials and a lovely steering wheel
And in 2013, it looks like good fortune will
always been a well-built but fairly average
that moulds into your hands. Pop the 60/40
continue for the company, as the A Class
looking car but this new incarnation is a
back seats flat and you will be presented
Mercedes is an absolute winner. So much so,
great looking specimen aimed directly at the
with 1157 litres of space. The statement air
that their press fleet office couldn’t get me
BMW 1 Series and the Audi A3. The exterior
vents look a tad like hovercraft blowers and
a review car for two months as they were
styling is really pleasing with all the features
l am not sure of the sense behind designing
all booked up. Never one to be defeated, l
of the larger models carried through such as
the excellent 5.8 inch screen so that it sticks
called Mercedes Benz of Brighton and the
aggressive wide grill, a light cluster that could
out from the dash l would have built it in and
dear chaps at Lookers sprang to the rescue
rival Blackpool and side strakes that give it
made the dash more flush. The placement
and deftly delivered me of a cracking red
a get up and go attitude that is common on
of the Mercedes iDrive control system now
A180CDI SE.
all models. I couldn’t help wondering if this
ensures that when you select a gear and rest
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of tea, but the symbol would not go away and was constantly telling me to take a nap.
Maarten Hoffmann, Motoring Editor
I didn’t want to sleep, l just wanted to keep driving as the A Class is a joy to drive. If there is a drawback, it would be that the car is none-too keen on bad road surfaces. With our local council raking in about a billion a day from road taxes and spending £8.75 per year on actually fixing them, we do suffer from poor roads and the A Class lets you know about it. But that is it my friends. This is a very well built, well equipped, well balanced and keenly priced car that does everything you would expect and then some and l am sure resale values will be high. The charming chaps at Mercedes Benz of Brighton eventually got their car back in one piece and whilst in their slick new showroom in Portslade partaking the cup of tea that the car had been telling me to have all week, my eye was taken by a gorgeous SL65 crouching on the shiny floor. Brace yourselves lads, l will be back!
“I didn’t want to sleep, l just wanted to keep driving as the A Class is a joy to drive.” your arm, you change the radio station or
The quickest version is the A250 with
telephone your mother. A very small critique
211bhp and hot hatch acceleration of
of an excellent and well planned interior.
0-62 in 6.6 seconds. If it is economy you are looking for, then l would suggest the
Driving the A Class, you might not be
A180CDI with 109 bhp and a welcome 74.3
surprised to hear, is a great experience. It
mpg. The penalty is the acceleration which
is quite remarkable in cornering. As you
comes down to 11.3 seconds but you can’t
direct it into a corner with great confidence
have everything.
it has a tenacity to hold the line which is unrivalled in its class. With a brand new
Then we come to Attention Assist. This
front-drive chassis and a new engine line up,
system is designed to keep you awake and
it really is an involving drive. There is also
alert but l only really delved into this when
a list of extras that make your mouth, and
l noticed a constant picture of a cup of tea
your wallet, drool.
on the dash. After an age searching for the
The lack of noise is also astonishing.You are
kettle that l presumed would be buried
totally isolated from road and wind noise
somewhere next to a steaming hot brew all
and this a testament to a solid and well-built
ready for me, l read the book and found out
car that feels like a much more expensive
that it was telling me to take a break. I don’t
model.
know if it is my driving style or the cars
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The atmosphere is electric at CHANDLERS BRIGHTON
C
handlers Brighton has been
BMW i3 megacity vehicle and the plug-in
premium vehicle manufacturer to offer
announced as one of the 46
hybrid BMW i8 sports car.
such a comprehensive ownership package
sales agents that will supply and support BMW i, BMW’s
revolutionary new sub-brand featuring electric drive systems and premium mobility services. Specialist technical capabilities will allow Chandlers Brighton to carry out repairs to
With over 6,000 people having already
surrounding electric mobility.
requested further information on the i
“With BMW i, we are offering game-
brand, Chandlers Brighton is very much
changing technology that will revolutionise
open for business and taking deposits on
the way we move through a completely
both the i3 and i8.
new driving and ownership experience,”
The BMW i3 is BMW’s first fully-electric
added Mark Althorp.
production car and is due to go on sale
The BMW i3 will launch at Chandlers
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Brighton on 16 November 2013. Register
Mark Althorp, Dealer Principal, commented:
i8, the BMW i3 features an all-aluminium
your interest with Chandlers Brighton on
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Initially, two BMW i cars have been
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MOTORING Snippets
Sales
figures
always
make
interesting reading, as how many of us could predict the number of cars Porsche, Audi or Skoda sold in the first half of 2013? See if you were right: VOLKSWAGON 2.4 million AUDI 692,000 SKODA 362,000 SEAT 244,000 PORSCHE 78,000 BENTLEY 4,800 KIA 43,205 MG have finally announced the price for the long awaited new MG3 and to much surprise, they have set the price at from £8399 to £9999 across the range for every model! In addition to this keen price, they have also managed to get the insurance group down to 4E, which is less than half that of its competitors. Although l haven’t driven it yet, l would guess that it will sell like hotcakes based on these two cost factors alone.
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Volkswagen have also entered the
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by
offering
free
insurance on the Beetle and the Up! (known up north at the Ay Up!) until September for all those over 21 – still no help to the hardest hit market sector and that of course is the under 21s but l guess every little helps. BMW
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fray
first
have
launched
electric
car,
the
their i3,
Simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing with the help of actors Sienna Miller and James Franco. Built with revolutionary lightweight materials the i3 Will be available at Chandlers from November 16th.
KIA SORENTO Review
I
recently reviewed the Kia Sportage which
personal with the tarmac.
box or low ratio the Sorento certainly
l certainly think is a very good SUV that
The Sorento is certainly spacious with a
will not be towing your Land Rover out
stands up well against its competition. It
strong 194bhp 2.2 diesel engine, impressive
of that ditch. The average owner will want
does exactly what is says on the tin and
standard equipment and the holy grail of
it to plough through a snowy day, be safe
then a little more. Therefore, one would
SUV’s – seven seats. The interior plastics
in torrential rain and perhaps, cross the
conclude, that the Sportage occupies the
are a tad cheap and there are little of the
occasional field and with an available lock
mid-size SUV ground sufficiently for this
soft touch materials found in its rivals but
on the centre differential and hill descent
impressive Korean manufacturer. It would
everything is well put together and there are
control as standard, the Sorento will fulfil all
appear that KIA does not agree.
very few rattles and squeaks. The dashboard
the above and a little more besides.
The Sorento is a fat Sportage. Full fat to the
is well laid out and the basic KX-1 model
So the question is answered – it is bigger
Sportage’s semi-skimmed if you will. It’s not
comes with electric windows, A/C, cruise
and more powerful than the Sportage,
as handsome as the Sportage nor does it
control and auto headlights. The KX-2 adds
hauls more, has 7 seats and a commanding
drive as well but for you, my dear readers,
leather seats and rain sensitive wipers and
driving position – and a world beating 7 year
l will dig a little deeper and find out why
the KX-3 has larger alloys, Xenon’s, electric
warranty.
this full fat brother was squeezed into a tiny
seats and Sat Nav. Performance is very
The Koreans are coming – look busy!
range gap. Whilst at it, l might also be able to
impressive with strong torque, an all new
LIKE: 7 seats, driving position, warranty.
inform you as to why my spell check flips out
six-speed gearbox and weighting only 1960kg,
DISLIKE: Interior plastics.
as they did not spell it the same way as the
it is half a tonne lighter than the Toyota Land
ALTERNATIVES: Hyundai Santa Fe,
famous Italian City.
Cruiser and has more power.
Chevrolet Captiva,Volvo XC90.
The original Sorento was a vehicle that only
The extra 2 rear seats are a little fiddly to
a mother could love – it was ugly and slow
get up and down but you soon get used
and it’s only claim to fame was that it was
to it and the advice would be to place kids
the cheapest way to tow up to 3.5 tonnes.
or dwarves into them as they are not that
The new model can only haul 2.5 tonnes but
spacious but the kids fight for them every
this is balanced by a much better looking
time, so that takes care of that. Flatten all the
car that is good to drive, well designed and
seats and you are presented with a huge load
well planted on the road, although it’s bulk
space of 1530 litres and easy access.
is felt in the corners but never so much that
Very few 4x4 vehicles these days are actually
you feel you will shortly get up close and
designed to go off road and with no transfer
Review by; Maarten Hoffmann, Motoring Editor
TECHNICAL STUFF Price: £24,695 - £33,295 Fuel Consumption: 42.2 mpg Performance: 0-60 – 9.4 seconds Top Speed: 118 mph Warranty: 7 years
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The BMW Z4 Roadster - ZEST 4 LIFE
I
n my driveway is a car that l must admit, l have
of viewing the event – pure engineering magic
all cornering with variable predictable steering,
never taken much notice of.The BMW Z4 has
packed into 22 seconds.The drawback is that
air bags in the headrest for sideways impact
been with us since 2002 in its original guise as
your boot space is compacted to the size of a
protection, great brakes, great ride and rated
the Z3, but for some reason it has never really
pea pod.
as one of the quietest cars in its class. At an
been on my radar or wish list (l have quite a long
So this is the buyer’s call – safety, lack of wind
impressive 41.5 mpg, the 18i is certainly an
wish list).
noise and a cracking looking lid versus a soft top
involved drive as you really have to drive it to
I am a huge fan of front engine rear wheel drive
that can be breached with a pen knife but with
get the optimum performance and the excellent
sports cars with long bonnets and buckets of
more boot space and less weight. In any two
economy is down to BMW’s efficient dynamics
power ever since l first ‘borrowed’ an E Type
seater sports car, the compromise must be made.
with brake energy regeneration, electric power
followed by an Austin Healy 3 litre and a Triumph
As to the drive – well, it was a tad spoilt for
steering, low rolling resistance tyres and optimum
TR6 as a child, and felt the back let go on a hard
me as l was sent the sDrive18i which is a tad
shift indicator. And as it is a BMW you can wring
corner and was introduced to that addictive
underpowered, with a 2 litre turbocharged 4
its neck and still be quietly assured that you will
feeling of over steer.
cylinder engine that certainly does its job but
see it pass 100,000 miles with little more than a
With the roof up, it is a beautiful car.The lines are
little more besides when a Sierra can see you
polite cough for an oil change and BMW’s pre-
sensual, the nose and new lights are gorgeous and
off at the lights.This is a de-tuned version of the
paid servicing pack offers all servicing for 5 years
the back end is rather reminiscent of the SLS –
20i and aimed to get the price and emissions
or 50k miles. Few sub £30k sports cars deliver
one of the sexiest backsides ever designed in my
down, so will suit those who love the look but
such a blend of styling, quality, economy and grace.
opinion – with the exception of Heidi Klum’s, of
are not bothered about the performance but
And no diesel option – hurray!
course. Not quite so pretty with the roof down
for sane normal human beings amongst us, you
LIKE: Performance roof; quality; aggressive
but you can’t have everything!
have to buy at least the 20i. I would counter a
stance; overpowered 35i.
The interior is as expected from any BMW
different argument – get the model that goes
DISLIKE: Boot accessibility; underpowered 18i.
cockpit; well thought out, good driving position
like it looks – that would be the 35i. Knowing
ALTERNATIVES: Porsche Boxster; Mercedes
and great materials with the huge bonus in a
any disappointment was purely power related, l
SLK; Audi TT.
soft top – a hard top.The Audi TT and Boxster
popped into my local dealer and borrowed a 35i
are probably as good a car but no available hard
– now we have a world winning, class mashing car
top gives the Z4 an edge. It is a cliché, but the
with a 0-62 of 4.8 second, 306 bhp and 30.1 mpg
Germans can build cars better than any other
and that places it firmly in the class of the SLK55
nation on earth and the devilishly intelligent
AMG and Boxster S – and that is quite a class.
thought process that went into the retractable
All models have exceptional road manners, the
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popping it up and down for the childish pleasure
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Mike Donovan Young Guns at the Races
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HE American Express Community Stadium is a magnificent edifice which emerged out of the rolling South Downs just south of the A27. It is the city’s major sporting citadel. The Seagulls play their home games there. It means more than 20,000 can make their way to make their way there when each one is staged. And even when Oscar Garcia’s boys are not performing, the club help ensure the stadium is used for other purposes to help turnover and the community. There are lots of people involved to ensure the stadium which club owner and chairman Tony Bloom bought, maintains its status in Brighton and Hove. There are rather less over at the city’s racetrack overlooking the sea. And it could be argued those in the employ of the Race Hill site have a tougher job than their footballing counterparts in certain respects. For start, Albion is a passion, often exceeding the borders of obsession, for many of Brighton and Hove’s sports fans. Many stuck with them over the ‘homeless’ years and got involved in the fight for a permanent home. Brighton Racecourse might have a core of obsessives who pore the fixture list each year to plan their holidays around, but that core is far less in number than the one which represents the Albion.
And the general state of horse racing does not help matters. The industry has been going through a rough patch. Too many fixtures, too few horses and punters and too little prize money has led to two-horse races in front of a handful. The days when entries for a race were so large they had to be split into two have been a bygone memory for many. So inventiveness, energy and teamwork has been needed to increase Brighton’s attractiveness. A need to strengthen bonds in the city and spread the net wider, to lure in more racegoers. Not just geographically, but demographically. Put on entertainment beyond the racing, for instance. Pop bands, charity promotions. It needs a bright, personable leader to recognise what is needed and then go out and fulfil those needs. Stuart Dorn is such a person. The Brighton general manager, an Albion fan as it happens, has made a fist of the task and, it seems, judging from the successful three-day Festival in August, the track seems to be on an upward curve. Dorn took on the challenge
a couple of years ago while in his early 30s, while Adam Waterworth took charge of Goodwood in the same decade of his life. Now Michael Moloney, just 29, has taken over from Claire Sheppard, who had done a magnificent job herself over five-and-a-half years, as chief executive of Plumpton just north of Brighton and Hove. It seems the way forward for racing is to give people responsibility earlier. If you are good enough you are old enough. Dorn and Waterworth have proved it and, judging from Sheppard’s testimony, so will Moloney.
The days when entries for a race were so large they had to be split into two have been a bygone memory for many.
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Monthly column from our sports-loving MP
Simon Kirby I
t has certainly been a busy month of sport since my last column. From Andy Murray winning Wimbledon in such a dramatic and comprehensive fashion in the scorching heat ending over 70 years of wait for a British winner to Chris Froome making it back to back wins for British riders in the Tour de France in the 100th anniversary of the race and with England beating Australia in the Ashes, there has been a lot to celebrate in British sport at the moment. July also marked the one year anniversary of the London Olympic and Paralympic games, with all the brilliant memories and moments that brings to mind. As well as being a great sporting occasion, the Games marked an opportunity to showcase Britain to the world and to ensure a lasting legacy. That is why I read with great interest the recent Visit Britain report which landed on my desk this month, outlining the impact of the 2012 Games on the image of Britain and inbound tourism. The early signs are very good. Britain welcomed 31.1 million overseas visitors and the amount of money spent by these visitors grew by 4%, reaching a record ÂŁ18.6 billion for the UK economy. As well as perceptions of British Sport improving, so did perceptions of our culture, natural beauty and the welcome. Perhaps most encouragingly, the report suggests that the Games delivered not just for London, but for all of Britain, with three quarters of people saying they wanted to see more of Britain than London alone. It is great news that as well as the Olympic and Paralympic Games being such a success from a sporting stand point, the country is continuing to benefit from the impact of hosting the games in other ways as well, with Tourism making an important contribution to the economy of Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven. Again credit must go to everyone involved with the Games, and in particular the volunteer “games makersâ€? who helped make the occasion so special. I am always conscious that up and down the country, at every level of sport, it is the volunteers giving their time so generously which allows so many events to take place. It is important we never forget the important contributions these selfless individuals make.
I read with great interest the recent Visit Britain report which landed on my desk this month, outlining the impact of the 2012 Games on the image of Britain and inbound tourism.
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Promotion
A Welcoming Round
Mid Sussex Golf Club has been getting people into golf thanks to a focus on customer care, Daniel White reports.
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hroughout the sporting world there
enhanced by the six PGA Professionals who
is a preconceived notion that golf
all provide a wealth of knowledge on the
clubs are stuffy, old-fashioned places
sport and are always available to offer advice
that are dated in their outlook and
on technique or equipment.
unwelcoming to anyone aside from their
The course, measuring 6,462 yards with a
members but at Mid Sussex Golf Club they
par of 71, is surprisingly mature and offers
are breaking the mould.
beautiful views over the magnificent South
Set in the heart of Sussex, the club first
Downs as you make your way around 18
opened its doors to the public in 1995 and,
challenging holes of contoured parkland
despite its relative adolescence, has been
green.
drawing people into the game of golf ever
However, the real draw to Mid Sussex
since.
Golf Club is the extensive membership
When you arrive at the Ditchling-based
opportunities they offer. For those who
complex the refreshingly modern and
are new to the game, the club provides a
progressive approach to running a golf club is
one-month Trial Membership (including a
immediately apparent. Entering the recently
trial lesson) starting at ÂŁ75, the cost of just a
refurbished clubhouse you are welcomed by
couple of rounds. It allows the everyday non-
friendly faces and a relaxed ambience that
golfer to experience life as a member, playing
instantly puts you at ease, while the open
every day you are entitled, using the extensive
layout of the bar and lounge area makes a
practice facilities or just enjoying a meal in
tranquil drink before a round just that.
the clubhouse. The bonus is that if you then
A trip to the well-stocked Pro Shop is
decide to join for the remainder of the year,
the original payment is deducted from your fees. It is also ideal for corporate clients looking for an escape from the mundanity of everyday office life, with a variety of Corporate membership offers and sponsorship opportunities. The company package offers 40 free rounds per year, discounts on selected products, free social membership for all employees and free use of conference facilities once a quarter. With the ability to cater for up to 200 guests in the clubhouse and 100 on the course, it is the ideal venue if you are looking for a change of pace for your staff.
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Alternatively, if you are under 18 and looking
the lead coach for under 13’s regional squad
customer service in everything they do
to give golf a try then there is no better club
and also 14 – 18 year old emerging players.
and signing up as a member is no different.
in the county. Run by PGA Professional’s Lee
Junior Academy Membership, generally for
From the first step you are helped along by the
Andrews and Andrew Smith, who have more
9 years or younger, offers group coaching, a
willing staff as they’re always looking to
than 35 years’ experience in coaching golfers
programme of fun competitions and full use
ensure you have chosen the right membership
of all standards, the club is able to offer top
of the practice facilities and Academy course.
package for you, while the wonderful
class coaching.
Meanwhile, for those over nine, Full Junior
camaraderie at the club and regular social
Lee and Andrew have coached thousands
Membership provides all the benefits of
activities means new members quickly make
of golfers throughout their careers and,
Academy Membership with the option to play
new friends.
since moving to Mid Sussex in 2011, boast
the full 18-hole course as well as entry into
In a struggling market, membership at Mid
6 PGA Professionals that all have a wealth
junior open competitions.
Sussex is up and, with a range of membership
of experience in delivering top advice on
If the idea of membership is at all daunting
opportunities helping hundreds of people find
physical, mental and physiological aspects of
then a trial membership for one calendar
a love of golf they never knew of, it has clearly
the game. They are currently the home to the
month may be the best option.
been a success.
South region Junior Academy with Lee being
Mid Sussex has a reputation for great
www.midsussexgolfclub.co.uk
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History Makers Ten years ago Sussex made history, winning their first County Championship in their 164-year history. Tony Cottey, a former batsman and a member of the 2003 squad, tells Daniel White about their historic success.
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t the conclusion of the 1997
inspiration, Cottey believes, that transformed
season, Sussex were sat in
the club.
last place of the County Championship Second Division,
rock bottom of the 18 professional clubs in England. However, things were about to change and the following summer Peter
“Peter was arguably the most enthusiastic, inspirational person I’ve come across in cricket,” said the former Glamorgan righthander.
Moores took over as team manager with a
“He was a workaholic cricketer, he had lots
plan to turn the faltering side around.
of plans, he had lots of theories, he was
“Peter Moores was the coach at the time and he said he had a five-year plan to win the championship,” Cottey explained. “In 1997 we were at the bottom of everything by a country mile so it was kind of an optimistic plan. “We had a little bit of success; we won a Second Division title in one-day cricket in 1999 and we won the Second Division championship in 2001 so we were building slowly.”
someone who gave you opportunities to try different things, he always had lots of innovative ideas and he wasn’t too worried if they didn’t work for you. So Peter Moores had a huge, huge influence in the way Sussex is now and over the last ten years.” While Moores was busy developing a side he thought would compete in Division One, the squad still appeared to be trailing behind an all-conquering Surrey side, who had won three titles in the previous four seasons. Something was clearly missing but, in the
Moores, a former wicketkeeper at
September of 2002, Moores found a hidden
Worcestershire, took on the role after
gem in the form of a 5ft 4in right-arm leg
13 years playing for Sussex and it is his
break specialist.
but also we had a few people who had come
claiming the Pro40 National League title in
from other counties who had quite a bit of
2008 and 2009.
experience as well.”
While many of what Cottey describes as
While the squad was built up of many
“arguably the most successful side in the
talented local players, they held another
last ten years,” may not be playing anymore,
advantage at the time.
they are far from forgotten, with many of it’s
“You look at it now and it’s all driven by England, which is rightly so, whereas in 2003
members now working for Sussex behind the scenes, including Cottey himself.
we had two top overseas players who played
“It’s a little bit like the Liverpool Boot
every single game for us so that was very
Room,” he enthused. “There’s a lot of the
strong and if you’ve got a decent side around
lads now behind the scenes who were
them then you are always going to be fairly
“brought up” as Sussex players, with Sussex
successful.”
values and are very proud of the Sussex
Successful they were, sweeping aside all those in their path, winning nine of their 15 matches, including a three month unbeaten
family values; everyone mucks in together and works as hard as each other so there’s some proper values at the club.”
run, before travelling to Leicestershire on
With the 2013 County Championship
the final day of the season. However, with
entering its final weeks, the current side find
Lancashire still in contention to steal the title,
themselves in with a chance to emulate the
it was far from a done deal.
2003 side and secure their first title in six
After bowling the home side out for 179
years and Cottey is convinced it is theirs for the taking.
Cottey recalls: “We signed Mushtaq Ahmed,
in their first innings, Sussex came into bat
a leg-spinner who had played against us the
knowing that if they surpassed 300, gaining
“It’s all in our own hands, so if we can win
year before and had got 0 (wickets) for about
the extra batting points, they would all but
our remaining games then hopefully the
150, so he hadn’t had a great day against us
secure their first ever title. Murray Goodwin
championship will be ours for the fourth
but obviously Peter Moores saw something
hit an unbeaten 335 as Sussex cruised to
time in the last ten years which would be a
in him and I would say the rest is history but
victory by an innings and 55 runs.
fantastic achievement.”
Mushtaq’s record here is second to none.
“When Murray scored the runs that got us
“He took 100 wickets in his first year and
to 300, Phil DeFreitas, who was their captain,
when you’ve got someone in your side
stopped the game and allowed all the players
who takes 100 wickets, you’re going to be
from the balcony to come down and we
relatively successful. So he was the catalyst
had a lap of honour around the ground with
that turned us from a very good side into a
Sussex-by-the-sea being sung, so it was a
championship winning side.”
fantastic ten minutes really.”
The side was now prepared for the season,
Despite being the oldest of the 18 major
with a talented squad that was eager to
county clubs it had taken Sussex over one
impress.
and a half centuries to capture their first
“It was a nice blend of youth and experience,” said Cottey. “Murray Goodwin
championship and it couldn’t have been sweeter.
was an established Test player who had just
“We’d been waiting 164 years to win it, we
retired from Test cricket. Chris Adams would
had had some great players; (Ted) Dexter,
have been about 34 and then you had a lot of
(John) Snow, Imran Khan – they hadn’t won
Sussex lads as well like Robin Martin-Jenkins
it and to be part of the first team to do that
who was at the peak of his powers as well
was special and to see what it meant to the
as two youngsters who went on to play for
supporters just confirmed that really.”
England.
While the title was the crowning moment
“Matt Prior and Tim Ambrose, who shared
for many of the team, it was far from the end
the wicket keeping duties, they were very
of their success. The 2003 title was followed
hungry and then you had two quality Sussex
by back-to-back championships in 2006
bowlers in Jason Lewry and Jason Kirtley,
and 2007. Success in the three-day game
who were as good as you got around the
was also followed by victories in one-day
county scene, so we had a lot of local lads
cricket, winning the 2006 C&G Trophy before 49
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guestlist What? Sussex Anniversary Lunch Where? Boundary Rooms 8
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Why? A reunion to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the 2003 championship-winning side Who?
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1. 2003 Table Left Clockwise Jason Lewry, Tony Cottey, Patricia Carr, Peter Moores, Trevor Mould, Mike Borissow, Robin Martin Jenkins, Chris Adams, Neil Lenham and Tim Ambrose
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2. 2003 Table Left clockwise Carl Hopkinson, Bas Zuiderent, Richard Montgomerie, Sean Rashid, Hugh Griffiths, Tony Alcott, John Hartridge, Chris Pickett, Stuart Osborne and Mark Robinson 3. Mike Punter and John Reeve Players Club Members 4. Mark Davis 5. MC Roger Dakin and Mark Robinson 12
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6. Mike Yardy 7. MC Roger Dakin and Richard Montgomerie 8. Jim May, Nik Askaroff, Zac Toumazi and Ambrose Harcourt 9. Murray Goodwin, Chris Adams and Peter Moores. 10. Jo Tilling and Karl Tilling 11. Jason Edge and Richard Beeforth
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12. Mike Punter and John Reeve 13. Murray Goodwin 14. Robin Martin Jenkins 15. Chris Adams 16. Ray Williams 17. Roger Dakin
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18. James Kirtley, Tim Ambrose and Tony Cottey
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Business Awards
Photo: Rosebery Images
She’s Got It!
The Venus Awards arrive in Brighton
T
he search is on to recognise and
through to the Final three, she had done very
elevate women to the forefront in their local
reward local business women across
well for a woman!
business communities. 14 Award categories
the country. Venus Awards is proud
such as Entrepreneur of the Year, Employee of
to lead that search and the next stop is here
Tara took that in a positive manner as
the Year, Employer of the Year, Business Mother
in Sussex. On the 26th September the Hilton
acknowledgement that it is typically harder for
of the Year, Home based business, Young
Metropole, Brighton will play host to Sussex’s
women to make it in business. On that basis
Entrepreneur/Manager of the Future and
inaugural NatWest Venus Awards.
and in that moment her dream was born – to
Business Woman of the Year amongst others
establish an environment in which women in
are up for grabs.
Venus Awards recognises and rewards women
business were recognised and rewarded.
across 14 different categories. The women
Reaching out to women is the holy grail of
are competing to win a category in their local
Tara says “It is not typically acknowledged
targeted marketing.
region making them eligible for the ‘Venus
that women in business lack a level playing
trillion of the $18.4 trillion of global consumer
Awards Finals Series’. This series takes the
field when it comes to business awards and
spending. They influence 85% of all consumer
local winners to a Regional Final, culminating in
therefore do not receive the recognition that
purchases, majority own 620,00 UK businesses
a National Final.
comes with winning. Women often have many
and control or influence 81% of business
additional responsibilities, family life for one -
purchases.
Women control $12
Tara Howard MD of Langtry Manor Hotels
making success in business harder and an even
created the ‘Venus Awards’ as a vehicle to
greater achievement, all of which should be
“Women appreciate being appreciated and
expand and recognise businesswomen across
accounted for and acknowledged.” Due to the
so for a sponsor what better way to target
the UK. The concept came about after Tara
proven winning formula, and the extraordinary
women than to show your appreciation and
herself was invited to enter ‘Entrepreneur
popularity, expanding the Awards to a national
reward them. Women are not a niche market
of the Year’ in the Dorset Business Awards
level made perfect sense.
nor are they a new market – they are THE
instigated by her local Chamber of Commerce.
market” says Tara and with those stats in mind
She reached the top 5 and was subsequently
The Venus Awards will be rolled out to chosen
who are we to argue?
advised that although she hadn’t made it
towns and cities across the country helping
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Sussex Business Awards - Deadline Extended
D
ue to overwhelming demand, the organisers have extended the deadline for the 25th Sussex Business
Awards.
Sussex Business Awards 2013 Brief Categories Descriptions Sussex Company of the Year Sponsored by Morgan Sindall For the most outstanding business in the region.
The Social Enterprise of the Year Sponsored by Legal and General A non-profit social enterprise is an organisation that trades for a social and/or environmental purpose. It has a clear mission and understands the impact it wishes to have on the community.
Celebrating business excellence across Sussex, the Awards are the longest established scheme of its kind in the county and it is the one that everyone wants to win! There are fifteen trophies up for grabs this year including the prestigious Sussex Company, International Company, Innovation and Best Customer Service. Sussex companies have until Friday 6 September 2013 to prepare their applications for a chance to triumph at the most prestigious business awards in the county.
Small Business of the Year Sponsored by Heart FM This award is open to any business that has a turnover of less than £2 million and has been trading for at least two years. The International Business of the Year Sponsored by HSBC The award is open to any business based in, or conducting the majority of its business from, the county of Sussex and trading worldwide. The Sussex Businessperson of the Year Sponsored by Mazars For outstanding achievement by a businessperson who is contributing to the success of a business based in Sussex. Directors, owner managers and senior executives are all eligible.
To enter simply go online at www.sbawards.org.uk to review all of the categories available and determine which are appropriate for your business. There is a small entry charge of £50 for one award and £100 for three to cover the administration costs of the scheme. The Healthiest Workplace, The Greatest Contribution to Sussex Charity and Boss of the Year categories are FREE to enter. This year’s sponsors include Absolute Magazine. The Awards will be presented at the Brighton Dome on 5 December and tickets are available to purchase now. 54
The Entrepreneur of the Year Sponsored by Sussex Business Times Open to entrepreneurs from across Sussex who have turned their business idea into a successful reality and have been trading for at least two years. The Award for the Best Customer Service Sponsored by Domestic & General For the business most successfully demonstrating quality customer care and innovative customer service. The Award for the Most Promising New Business Sponsored by Morrisons Solicitors For the best new business in Sussex that has been trading for at least six months and for no longer than three years.
The Award for Innovation in Business Sponsored by Sussex Innovation Centre For the business best demonstrating outstanding innovation. The Responsible Business Award Sponsored by Checkaprofessional.com For the business which best demonstrates how CSR works as the beating heart of an organisation of any size. The Award for Leisure & Tourism Sponsored by Midnight Communications For the most outstanding achievement in the Sussex leisure and tourism industry. The Award for the Most Sustainable Business Sponsored by Sussex Enterprise For business whose products or practices have resulted in significant environmental improvement. The Boss of the Year Sponsored by The Argus Is your boss the best? If so let us know about it. The Healthiest Workplace Award Sponsored by The Montefiore Hospital For commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of employees and the community. The Greatest Contribution to Sussex Charity Sponsored by Absolute Magazine Who do you think has made the greatest contribution to charity in Sussex? www.sbawards.org.uk @SussexBizAwards
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Dates for the diary Julia Chanteray recommends... the best business networking events in town
There’s plenty of networking to be done in Brighton and Hove. Here are some of the highlights in the next month – do come and say hello at some of these great events. 30 August, 7.45am – Chamber Inspirational Breakfast. Ex-puppeteer John Baldock from the Theatre Royal is the speaker for the Chamber breakfast at Carluccio’s. Book in advance at www. businessinbrighton.org.uk th
6th September, 9am – One of the most exciting companies in Brighton (and one that most people don’t know about) Giles Palmer from Brandwatch is the speaker at the Brighton Chamber Brunch at Terre a Terre. Not to be missed, and sure to be sold out.
10th September - Curry Club - Lots of people, buckets of curry, and full on business card swapping. £17.50, book in advance at www. brightonbusinesscurryclub.co.uk 25th September - Sussex Cricket Club’s Boundary Club. Excellent food, lots of networking and the chance to watch a match after the lunch. Contact James Potten on 01273 827126 to join.
26th September – I’m running a Wayfinder session for Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce. A great chance to get 4 business owners (plus me) to help you with an issue you’re facing in your business. £25, book at www.businessinbrighton.org.uk
27 September, 7.45am – Chamber Inspirational Breakfast. Martyn Evans from the Cathedral Group comes to talk about developing Brighton, and his experience of the Circus Street/old fruit market site. th
1st October - Un-networking. A very agreeable, low key networking event in the bar of MyHotel at 6pm. Check out the rules of engagement and register at www.un-networking.co.uk You can watch me drink my favourite MyHotel vodka martini!
Ambrose Harcourt’s Business Love Bites Top 5 Nick Pardo Venue Director at the Rendezvous Casino, Brighton Marina Can’t get you out of my head - Kylie It’s hypnotic. The whole song makes you feel good and it’s got a brilliant video. Whenever we play it in the club it lifts the feel of the place. The song’s really sexy in an obsessive kind of way.. Betcha by Golly Wow - Aaron Neville He’s got one of the best voices in pop and this is a smooching classic song originally by the Stylistics. This recording from 2003 has got a sumptuous backing sound. The song is about long term enduring relationships, not just for people who can only summon up the courage to dance at the end of the night! Can’t help falling in Love - Elvis Presley Latter day Elvis sang some really poignant songs and he does the definitive version of this classic. It’s a song about commitment; “take my hand , take my whole life too” and every word resonates with Elvis’ brilliant delivery. I Want You - Bob Dylan Fantastic cascade of lyrics from Bob about 40 years ago but still sounds fresh today. In Martin Scorcese’s documentary about Dylan in the sixties he looked like someone from 2010 who’d somehow wandered in to the wrong era!
Waiting in Vain - Bob Marley I think I could just listen to this song all night; it is the greatest Lovers Rock song of all time. I spent some time in Black River, Jamaica, not long after this came out and went to some great
Julia Chanteray helps businesses to make more money and have more fun through her business consultancy The Joy of Business. She does a lot of networking in Brighton. There’s a full list of Brighton and Hove networking groups with some tips on the ones which will suit you (or not) at Julia’s website www.thejoyofbusiness.co.uk
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the low interest rate environment is to be
out the new fad for Central Bankers – namely
work 6% more hours per week than
with us for far longer than many people either
forward guidance.
employees on average, which supports the
expect, or have positioned for. For those
previous statement that the total number
seeking income, the pain is set to continue for
Forward guidance is actually quite a good
of hours worked in the UK is up. BUT... the
a while yet.
thing. It is simply the phrase that sums up
ONS also points out that the median hourly
what the Bank of England is thinking, and how
earnings for the self-employed are just £5.58,
its thinking may affect the rest of us in terms
less than half the median wage for employees
At Skerritts we manage portfolios specifically for
of interest rates and, importantly, when. This
of £11.21.
those seeking an income. Lower interest rates will have an effect on those investing for growth too.
helps both businesses and individuals plan with a little more certainty for their future.
True, the wealthiest 17% of the self-employed
Go to www.skerritts.co.uk for further details on
earn far more than the top 17% earners in the
our portfolio range and views.
What we know now is that interest rates will
employee ranks. However, it is a staggering
not rise (subject to one or two provisos) until
thought that the poorest 12% of those who
unemployment has fallen to 7% and as long as
are self-employed earn no income at all.
inflation has not risen significantly.
According to the ONS, “between 2008-
Most people’s expectations are that the
2012 there were 66,000 fewer people
economy will not have improved sufficiently
who were self-employed and had
for the creation of enough jobs to bring
people working for them, with an
unemployment to this level for around three
increase of 431,000 in people who
years yet. We have a theory that the job
were self-employed and worked
market has changed significantly, and that this
on their own.” This suggests that
change will help keep inflation low for longer
the growth in numbers has been
than some are expecting.
towards the lower end of the earnings market.
AN ARMy OF UNDERpAID FREElANCERS
So, if you have a larger number of freelancers working for less, what happens to wage demands in general?
Four years into the 1990s recovery, the
The logical conclusion is that there will
growth in jobs was almost entirely in
be more competition and that
employees. There was virtually no change
this competition will drive
in the number of self-employed. This time
down the amount
around self-employment accounts for almost
quoted to earn a
30 Days Of Digital Brighton Digital Festival’s programme of digital delights this September by Mila Brazzi, Festival PR Coordinator at Fugu PR
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or those of you that have been living under the Brighton pebbles this summer, Brighton Digital Festival is a month long celebration of digital culture which takes over the city with over 140 events running throughout September. The Festival is a rare opportunity for creatives, entertainers and geeks to combine forces and create an assortment of events promising something for everyone. Visitors can choose from cutting edge art installations, literature and comedy nights to highbrow digital and creative conferences, 48-hour hackathons, live music performances, plus everything in between. With so many events covering such a broad range of interests, planning your festival itinerary is no easy task. With this in mind, I’ve taken it upon myself to lighten the load for you Absolute Magazine readers with my sneak peak preview of this year’s not to be missed highlights.
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Entertainment and celebs Brighton Digital Festival will present a specially created Charity Chuckle stand-up comedy night. Award nominee David Trent, TV personality Nathan Penlington, Joseph Morpurgo and Phil Lucas will marry comedy with digital at the Komedia on 10 September.
debates at the Mini Make Faire on 7 to 8 September. Also appearing is Adam Buxton (one half of Adam and Joe, regular face on TV and host of BUG at the BFI Southbank) who is talking at dConstruct on 6 September.
Leading writers, producers and presenters
Art and literary exhibitions
coming to the city this September also include
Brighton Digital Festival 2013 will also offer a
broadcaster, satirist and journalist Charlie
beautiful exhibition programme with pioneering
Brooker, who will talk at the Komedia Duke
digital artist William Latham who will be
of York’s following an exclusive Black Mirror
exhibiting for the first time in two decades
screening.
with Mutator 1 + 2 at Phoenix Brighton from 7
Another new event this year is The Rise and Fall
September. Internationally renowned artist Timo
Of Geo Goynes, an outdoor, interactive event
Arnall will reveal the invisible infrastructure
from Root Experience that combines digital
making up our technological world in Immaterials
technology and theatre. Members of the public
from September 5 at Lighthouse.
will be guided on a journey across the city for
Brighton Digital Festival will also host another
the ultimate real life gaming experience. The
internationally renowned (Brighton based) artist
games start at The Old Market and will be held
Simon Wilkinson and his atmospheric live AV
on 28 and 29 September.
performance,The Sound of the Wind in the Trees
Maggie Philbin, presenter of BBC’s ‘Bang Goes
at The Old Market on 5 September, followed
the Theory’ and founder of Teen Tech, plus
by an artist Q&A. The show features haunting
the BBC News Online Technology writer and
large screen projections and a live soundtrack
presenter, Bill Thompson, will also both chair
built around a collection of poignant micro-
interviews with people from older generations
Brighton Grand Parade Gallery.
about how they make sense of our common
Co-organiser
human predicament: that we are standing on a
“Hackathons are a disruptive force. The stuff
The Dome Studio Theatre).
ball which is floating through space and we don’t
you can do with data now is incredible and our
Joining these popular headline events is the
know why.
event will combine cutting edge technology with
new ConnectedTV Brighton event at Komedia
The performance has been designed to
data experts and creative minds to generate
on 4 September, delivering a practical guide on
evolve as it tours, incorporating new video
a unique output that will be interactive and
making money and reaching new audiences by
sequences, interviews and soundtrack created
artistic”
merging traditional TV formats with other multi-
in each resident city. This version will feature
Brighton and Hove’s business community will
media platforms. There’s also the Let’s Get Real
contributions from several Brighton and Hove
once again open its doors to the public within
2013 conference, aimed at helping to improve
residents.
the unique Open Studios week, running from
the digital offering of the cultural sector (16
Originally commissioned for Kew Gardens as a
the 23 to 27 September. Participating companies
September, Dome Studio).
permanent exhibition, Swimming with Plankton
include Crunch Accounting, BTV Post, Dabapps,
in 3D is another visually stunning and highly
Propellernet, ZeroG Media and LatestTV/
educational exhibition, demonstrating the vital
Homes who will offer free seminars, workshops
role plankton plays in our survival held at the
and tours to provide a rare glimpse into what
Booth Museum of Natural History, from 6
goes on behind the scenes.
Peter
Passaro
how artists, technologists and writers are explains:
September.
Leading digital conferences
disrupting our notion of reality (5 September at
Family friendly fun In addition to the conferences, exhibitions and talks, The Brighton Digital Festival also offers a range of family friendly events, including the increasingly popular Mini Maker Faire, which returns on 7 to 8 September at the Corn
Business and digital highlights
An internationally renowned range of cutting
Exchange. Celebrating the Maker movement,
Brighton Digital Festival gets techy with the
edge conferences are also scheduled this year,
this inventive and creative faire asks those
DigBig Data Storytelling: The Global Financial
including dConstruct, the festival’s most popular
attending to embrace the do-it-yourself mindset
Crisis & Recovery event. A group of artists,
conference which explores the biggest issues
and challenge themselves to discover new and
software developers and data scientists will
in digital today. Aimed at web designers and
exciting digital inventions. Having attracted over
come together for a 48-hour hackathon at the
developers, the event brings together some
7,000 people in 2012 the Mini Maker Faire
Brighton FuseBox to try and shed some light on
of the world’s leading digital creatives on 6
promises to be a highlight of the festival.
the global financial crisis and the recession that
September at The Dome.
it caused.
Reasons to be Creative (formerly known
For more information and to check out all
Having already assembled a large amount
as Flash on the Beach) offers three days of
events throughout September and the full
of public data about the crisis, hackathon
inspiring talks by leading professionals from the
Brighton Digital Festival programme, go to www.
participants will be asked to interrogate it to
creative industries, and takes place from 2 to 4
brightondigitalfestival.co.uk. I hope you can join me
provide new insights and use digital and physical
September at The Dome.
in making the most of the creative digital delights
graphics and art to publically display their
Furthermore, the digital culture conference
that our clever Brightonians have created!
findings on 21 September at the University of
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Art work by William Latham
Digital Bytes _______________________________ Meet some of the people involved in this year’s Digital Festival Shlomo - Beatboxer
Looping Championships and somehow
drawing rules, I then had a meeting with the
came out the World Champion. Since then
IBM UK Scientific Centre in Winchester and
I’ve developed my rig, and I now have a table
they offered me a position as a Research
I grew up in a very musical family
stacked with various gadgetry designed to
Fellow, so suddenly went from Art School
and got my first drumkit aged 8 years old. All
process, warp and mash up my voice. I’m also
to Computer Corporation in the space of 3
I wanted to do was play my drums on Top of
using digital media to help find a different
months!
the Pops. Only problem was it was on at 7pm,
collaborator each time I do the show.
(interview by Thomas Paton)
I ended up staying with IBM as a
and I wasn’t allowed to practise my drums after 6, so I instinctively started making noises
I’ve set myself a slightly ridiculous
sponsored Artist for about 6 years, with
with my mouth. I didn’t know it was called
challenge: to co-write, perform and release
shows of my work backed by IBM around the
beatboxing until much later. My love of all
a new song in two hours with a different local
world. I then started working with different
things digital didn’t come til much later.
artist in each town on the tour. After each
famous bands in the Rave scene in London
show, the music will be released digitally in aid
in the early 90s which also helped the work
I was born into a line of certified
of War Child. My guest for Brighton is Zee
become well known.
geeks. My grandfather, Professor Kahn, was
Gachette. I am now a Professor at Goldsmiths
an astronomer and they named a planet after him, called Planet Kahnia. When I was a kid I thought I was going to go and live there. His
Human GeekBox Brighton Dome 27 Sep 8pm
(University of London), where I co-run a Postgraduate Games programming Course in
#HumanGeekbox.
William Latham - Surrealist Computer Artist
I’ve been working with looping
I was a student at The Royal College
collaborator from IBM Stephen Todd and his
of Art and started making large scale
son Peter which I am really enjoying and we
evolutionary drawings which used simple
are showing this new work in the show.
story has inspired my new one man show
addition to running research projects. I am spending a good amount of time evolving organic forms, working with my old
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The Brighton Digital Festival is really growing with a great momentum, I guess we still have the big Digital Festivals like Ars Electronica in Austria and ISEA and SIGGRAPH in the USA, but Brighton has great potential. In future years a 2 or 3 day conference at its core would help in attracting academics and researchers. Brighton is going from strengths to strength on the Games Development side, with a good number of games studios based in Brighton such as the Chinese Room, Relentless and Boss Alien (I had a Games Studio here from 2000 to 2003 and was one of the first). The good number of great web designers here also adds to this. Artist Talk - Phoenix Brighton. 11 Sep - 7pm
Tom Bailey - Festival Manager
We like to think our festival is a
on Twitter, it’s very easy to see that some men
little different to others in that it is an
just have a problem with women speaking up
open-source platform for event organisers
and they hope to frighten them out of the
drawn from two spheres. The first is Brighton
conversation.
& Hove’s rich arts and cultural sector, and the second, the new tech, media, and digital
The internet has also helped form
business cluster which continues to go
new networks of feminists, and given
from strength to strength in the City. This
a voice to people who would have found
broad invitation to participate encourages
it hard to participate in public debates
interaction, collaboration, and the forging of
otherwise – say, carers, or mothers of young
new connections.
children, or disabled activists. There’s a quote attributed to Oscar Wilde that “the trouble
Brighton has one of the fastest
with socialism is that it takes up too many
growing creative and technology
evenings”. Well, that has always been the
clusters in the country which is, rightly,
problem for social movements; the people
being increasingly recognised. Loads of factors
most in need of them often have the least
combine to create these conditions, not least
time, energy and money to be involved.
our proximity to London, the fact we have two universities which draw talent to the City,
If you’re a mother of young children,
and our reputation for creativity, new ideas,
you probably have very strong
and acceptance of doing things differently.
feelings about childcare provision and
Long may it continue.
maternity pay and many other things, but
Helen Lewis Writer, New Statesman Feminism 3.0 Debate
you also have very little time to yourself, and would find it hard to go to a debate, rally or public meeting. The internet has helped with that.
The debate on feminism is as
Questions about sex always provoke
important in 2013 as it was in 1913,
a huge debate – pornography and
when the suffragette Emily Davison was killed Brighton Digital Festival (BDF) is a
prostitution, in particular. Why is it seen as
by the King’s Horse.Yes, we now have the
big, ambitious, festival which serves
subversive when the protest group Femen go
vote, but women are still paid less for the
as a showcase for Brighton’s broad digital
topless, and demeaning when the Sun has a
same jobs, still bear the most of the burden of
communities, and all the fantastic things which
page 3 girl? Is prostitution a lifestyle choice,
the caring responsibilities, still do most of the
go on here. That means a rich and varied
like becoming a nurse or a banker, or is it
unpaid work needed to run a family, and are
programme of events which spans arts and
colluding in a system where sex is something
still injured, raped and killed at an astonishing
culture, through to the creative digital and
that men have to buy, wheedle or bully out
rate. Feminism has won some huge battles
tech sector, and everything in between.
of women, rather than something women
in its short history, but there is still a huge
enjoy themselves? Can you make feminist
amount of work to do.
pornography? Those kind of questions are
BDF started just three years ago when local digital culture agency Lighthouse and UX firm Clearleft decided to initiate a festival around a number of strong ‘digital’ events. The model has proved extremely successful, with a programme which has grown by about 50% each year, and this year’s current event count at 141!
always provocative – and I wouldn’t pretend I think the internet has made it
to have all the answers.
easier to see and identify misogyny – because before it was hard to explain to men,
Feminism 3.0 Brighton Dome – Corn Exchange
who hadn’t suffered street harassment, for
14 Sep - 8pm
example, how big a deal it was to be yelled at or intimidated in public. But when you see a
For more details on all events go to
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Business Julia Chanteray, President of Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce takes us
Inside the Chamber Different strokes
P
eople often ask me why they
Learning sessions where you can learn
get those highs and lows, you really need
should join the Brighton and Hove
some great things to boost your business.
someone who can share that with you.
Chamber of Commerce, and I
This month all our Bite Sized sessions
Chamber members are great at supporting
must confess that I’ve got a few
are about online marketing, which have
one another, which is really important as
different answers to give people. Not
been incredibly popular with all kinds of
it’s often only another business person who
because I’m making it up as I go along, but
businesses.
can really understand what you’re going through.
because people like different things about
Your business will be represented in the city
the Chamber.
You’ll get new customers
Someone described the Chamber as being
I guess this is the main reason why people
a trade union for businesses, and said that
You’ll get advice and support from people who have done it all before.
join the Chamber. We all need to find new
this was the reason why he was a member.
One of the best things about the Chamber
customers, and networking at Chamber
He wanted to feel that his business was
for me is that there are so many people I
events is a great way of doing this. Not
being represented and taken seriously in
can ask for advice. That might seem a bit
only can you find people directly who want
the city, and that’s the job of the Chamber,
strange for a business advisor, but I don’t
to buy from you (which is always nice)
to make sure that businesses are not left
always have all of the answers, particularly
you get a whole bunch of business friends
out when the Council and others are
about some of the weird and wonderful
amongst the Chamber members who want
making decisions which affect us.
things you’re always coming across in
to sell your products and services for you.
As well as representing the business
business that you’ve never heard of before.
Members regularly say that they’ve found
community in lots of meetings about plans
It’s brilliant to have a bunch of people who
new clients, contracts and opportunities
and strategies for the city, we also have our
live and breathe business and are very
through the Chamber, which is great for
Big Debates where hundreds of business
happy to tell me all sorts of stuff about
everybody.
people come together to talk about the
weird and wonderful things.
issues which concern them in the city.
You’ll learn new skills
That’s five reasons to join, and every
You can share the good things, and the not so good things
member probably has a whole bunch more.
business and there are always new things to learn. Some people join the Chamber just
Running a business can be hard. And it can
to one of our events and see what it’s all
so they can come along to the Bite Sized
be incredibly exhilarating as well. When you
about.
None of us are born knowing how to run a
So maybe you should get yourself along
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3. Larry Bray and Jane Busby with Ed Carr 4. Amy Leatham, Rachel Hutchinson and Viki Rule 5. Lynn James with Alan Prior and Mark Ansell 6. Melissa Fletcher, Steve Roe and Trevor Jones 7. Ros Clarke with Richard Chalky 5
8. Sandra Howard and Kate McCoy of Cloudnine PR
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