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ABSOLUTE BRIGHTON . ISSUE 99 . MAY 2013

brighton & hove’s premier lifestyle magazine ISSUE 99 . MAY 2013

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Issue 99. May 2013

inside this month

brighton

Publisher: Alan Prior

Editor: Ian Trevett

Commercial Manager: Emma Meldrum

Sales Executive: Laura Beddoe

Business Development Manager: Alex Santos

32 Saffron Sprackling Sales Executive: Luke Thacker

Exclusive interview with the lead singer of Republica.

Fashion & Beauty Editor: Kate Morton

Production Manager: Michael Brooks

Head Designer: Dominic Loosemore

Designer: Natasha Askaroff

Interiors Editor: Tara de la Motte

Motoring Editor: Maarten Hoffmann

Editorial Assistants: Daniel White, Iszara Morgan. Designer: Sally Wynn

Absolute Brighton is published by The Pinnacle Group Tel: 08707 707 765 Fax: 08700 052 082 info@pinnacle.uk.com www.@pinnacle.uk.com

36 Travel Paris is now just a short hop away with the new daily flights from Brighton City Airport in Shoreham. Make the most of Paris with Phoebe Oliver’s city guide.

GuestList

At a Glance guestlist What? The Chamber Summit Where? The Clarendon Centre

pleasure can mix! Who?

Premier House 11 Marlborough Place BRIGHTON BN1 1UB

Fashion 6

What’s On 56

Health / Beauty 15

Art 66

Columnists 29

Weddings 72

Republica 32

Education 74

Travel 36

Sport 80

Interiors 40

Motoring 92

Food 51

Business 98

Why? To decide if business and 1

1.Paula Murray, Andrew Comben, Julian Caddy and Martin Elbourne 2. Christine Taylor and Anne Martin 3. Julia Chanteray 4. Robert Griffiths 5. Delegates were treated to their choice of pleasurable activities 3

6. Bill Randall 7. Steve Bustin 8. Andrew Mosley and Paul Barber 9. Peter James 10. Bill Smith, James Ledward, Michael Beard and Adam Tinworth 11. Peter James and Sam Roddick 12. Poet Dean Atta

Absolute Brighton 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 printing; 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.

13. Julian Caddy and Steve Bustin 14. Marilyn Monroe

Photos: © Kelly Tokarz (www.KellyTokarz.com) and Rosebery Images

All the big events from across the city

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Brighton Festival

1. Damian Barr - to say our Brighton Fringe Trustee Damian Barr has a way with words is a massive understatement. Damian is just brilliant and I’m really looking forward to hearing him read from his first novel Maggie & Me, which will undoubtedly be a huge success.

The Best of the Fest ...chosen by the Fringe

2. The Contents of a House - I’d love to see the history and life of Preston Manor will be brought to life in this promenade performance - sounds fantastic and wish I could get tickets but it’s sold out! 3. The Tiger Lillies - I saw The Tiger Lillies at Edinburgh Fringe a few years ago and was swept away. They have such an enormous energy and create an amazing atmosphere, I’m sure this adaption of the Ancient Mariner will be unlike anything seen before.

We have asked the people behind the Brighton Fringe to choose their must-see events from Brighton Festival

Sam Lee and Friends

2. The Adventures of Don Quixote by Bicycle: because everyone loves a meandering site-specific theatre performance on the South Downs with the audience on bikes. Featuring real windmills!

2. Wasps and Soprano is something that I want very much the chance to see. It reminds me of the best of Frank Muir or Spike Milligan.

3. Sam Lee and Friends: because this is the one Festival event that all my friends seem to want to go.

The Tiger Lillies

Vanessa Jones, Office Manager

EarFilms

to the 99th issue of Absolute Brighton. Next month we will be 100, and we will be making some exciting changes to the magazine to mark the centenary. I’m afraid you will have to wait until the June issue to find out more, but there is plenty going on in the meantime. We are moving into mad May, the month when Brighton goes into overdrive.

1. Faust: free. The intense physical and narrative dance style looks very enter taining.

Steve Bustin, Brighton Fringe Trustee

2. EarFilms: To Sleep.

1. Felix’s Machines: This sounds like a fascinating installation, using mechanical devices to make electronic music - I love anything that brings together old and new technology so this is right up my street and I’m looking forward to the live performance.

Tom Arr-Jones, Box Office Manager

2. Flathampton (for adults): We all like to be a big kid from time to time so the oppor tunity to take par t in this children’s event for adults that is par t child’s game, par t theatre is too good to miss especially as the lemonade is being replaced with cocktails! 3. Fixing Point: I love Stanmer Park and it always amazes me how few Brightonians make use of this country park on the edge of the city, so I’m hoping this new piece by Blast Theory will help people discover it. You’ll use a smar tphone to find audio recordings hidden among the trees in the woods, exploring both woodland and recent history, set to an electronic score. Should be amazing!

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4. Michael Rosen - anything by Michael Rosen is good with me!

1. Michael Rosen’s contribution to Brighton Festival brings an edginess and mischievousness to the programme and inspires my curiosity. In par ticular, The Great Enormo: a Kerfuffle in B flat for Orchestra.

3. The Tiger Lillies are also fabulous and Faust outdoors (by Bad Taste) sounds wor th a shot so get there early.

Damian Barr Michael Rosen

Chris Parkinson, Marketing Assistant & Minister of Web

Julian Caddy, Managing Director Brighton Fringe

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Heather James, Chair of Brighton Fringe

Faust

Flaming Lips

1. Daniel Kitson: because the man is an exceptional comedian and very very funny. 2. Britten’s The Canticles: because my parents are well into their classical music and are very excited about this event, and it takes a lot to get them excited. 3. Flaming Lips: because they are really really, really, good live. Felix’s Machines

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Fringe Favourites ...chosen by the Festival We have asked the people behind the Brighton Festival to choose their must-see events from the Fringe LaClique - Mark Winmill by Douglas Robertson

Martin Atkinson - Programming Co-ordinator:

Rasheed Rahman, Marketing Officer: The Ultimate Kate Bush Experience has my name on it. Could we really wave and waggle our way into the record books? Saturday 25 May, South Downs Although Bette Bourne and Paul Shaw have been around for years, I saw them for the first time only last summer, when they performed an excerpt from this show as par t of Altered Egos at Brighton Dome. These are consummate perfomers, poignant and funny, so I’m pleased the full show is returning to the Marlborough. Sunday 26 & Monday 27 May, Marlborough Theatre She remains the ultimate Bond Girl, I still own the cassingle of Kinky Boots and her turn in The Upper Hand was sublime. How can I resist the gravelly tones of Honor Blackman as Herself? Saturday 11 May, Komedia Studio

The Late Night Gimp Fight are true innovators of comedy. Shocking and hilarious, it’s an unmissable experience! Sunday 5 & Saturday 11 May, The Warren The Spiegeltent and performances within – It’s always great when the Brighton Fringe and Brighton Festival join together to create something for the whole city to enjoy. The Spiegeltent and Famous Spiegel Garden gives an array of performances from both the Brighton Festival and the Brighton Fringe that will always enter tain. Various dates, The Famous Spiegel Gardens You Left Me in the Dark Spun Glass Theatre are always trying to find the best way to present new performance. A very talented cast presents what should be a very interesting story set to a very different backdrop. I’m very excited about this performance. Monday 20 - Wednesday 22 May, The Old Police Cells You Left Me in the Dark

Pippa Smith - Head of Learning, Access and Participation: Chris Challis - Senior Press Officer:

I have picked events that show that the whole of Brighton wants to be par t of a festival - it’ caravantech.co.uk s wonderful to see contributions to the fringe from such a variety of local community groups and schools.

I’m delighted to hear Clever Peter are back in town with new show Once More Unto the Beach! A trio of very, very funny guys, they’ve impressed Radio 4 enough to get their own show. Plus, they rock coloured jumpers like no-one else. Friday 24 & Sunday 26 May, The Warren

St Ann’s Croquet Centenary in my much loved local park. The first cinematic experiments took place here - film moved on but the croquet players kept on bashing those balls... and because it is Brighton, there is a prize for the best hat! Friday 4 May, St Ann’s Well Gardens

I always try and catch the Brighton Beach Boys when they perform Pet Sounds vs. Sgt. Pepper, backed by the Psychedelic Love Orchestra. All Saints Church is the perfect venue for this gig, which normally ends with mass sing-a-longs and everyone on their feet! Saturday 25 May, All Saints Church

Deans Festival at Woodingdean Primary School. Free family fun for all ages as this local school invites everyone to come out to play! Saturday 18 May, Woodingdean Primary School Mr Pineapple Head has been a stalwar t of the Brighton and Hove children’s par ty circuit for many years. I have seen his delightful show in so many living rooms; it is lovely to see that he is performing at the Brunswick. Various dates, The Brunswick

Honor Blackman as Herself?

I always managed to miss John Osborne’s superb John Peel’s Shed whenever it came to Brighton - shame on me. Consequently I endeavour to catch his new show On The Beach this May. His stories are always beautifully told. Friday 10 & Saturday 11 May, The Warren

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The team from the Festival pick their

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Beware - Liz Bishop, founder of Brighton

favourite Fringe events and the people

Fashion Week is our ‘Queen’ this month.

from the Fringe return the favour. Plus

Fashion week starts in June and we

our guide to the Art Open Houses, an

preview this celebration of our thriving

interview with Tall Ships in our Great

creative industry (page 22). Also we

Escape preview, Bill Murray’s film guide

have the pictures from the first heat of

and some charity runs with the emphasis

Brighton’s Next Hot Model (page 20).

on fun. The What’s On guide starts on page 56

In May, there is no better place in the UK to be than Brighton. The place buzzes with creativity with no less than four major festivals: The Brighton Festival, the Fringe, the Art Open Houses and The Great Escape. It is a bit of a challenge for us as there is enough going on to fill a book rather than a magazine, but I am sure you will find our previews both interesting and informative. When looking forward to the big festivals, the ideal previews are written by people who are knowledgeable and passionate, but aren’t faced with the temptation of plugging their own shows. Our solution was to ask the people at the Fringe to choose their favourite Festival shows and vice versa. We have also enlisted our new columnist, one of Brighton’s most infamous artists, Jamie McCartney, to preview the Open House trails and we have interviewed the Tall Ships, one of the headliners at the live music festival, The Great Escape. Just make sure you make the most of this amazing month. Take the plunge and see a show, visit an Open House and listen to some live music. It is the best place to be - but only if you join in. Enjoy

Ian Trevett

Our exclusive fashion shoot starts on page 6

Cover shot: Erika Szostak - PhotoMadly 5

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Beauty School

DROPOUT PHOTOGRAPHY BY ERIKA SZOSTAK STYLED BY KATE MORTON

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Floral dress, £69, Joy Brighton. Cream and yellow shoes, £60, Faith at Debenhams. Bulldog and flower rings, £35 each, Irregular Choice. Socks model’s own.

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Fashion

Pink blouse, £89, floral shorts (just seen), £89, floral jacket, £129 all Ted Baker. Bulldog ring, £35, Irregular Choice. Sunflower headdress, £28, www.etsy/shop/beksiesboutique.com.

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H! by Henry Holland denim floral shirt, £30, Debenhams. Silk daisy scarf, £35, Sportmax Code tailored trousers, £159, both Sirene.

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Lace daisy skirt, £139, daisy top, £139 both Sportmax Code at Sirene. Cream and yellow shoes, £60, Faith at Debenhams. Opposite page: floral pleated dress, £69, Joy Brighton. ‘Dan Sullivan Got the Hump’ wedges, £199, Irregular Choice.

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Fashion

1950’s vintage beach top (part of a set), £149, Hope & Harlequin. Tile print trousers, £36, Warehouse at Debenhams.

PHOTOGRAPHY & PRODUCTION Erika Szostak www.erikaszostak.com FASHION & STYLING Kate Morton HAIR Hair by Gary Forde and colour by Patrick Matthews at Forde Hair using Wella products and Corioliss styling tools DEBENHAMS Churchill Square Shopping Centre 0844 561 6161

MAKEUP Alessia Mancini alessia.mancini@hotmail.co.uk

JOY BRIGHTON 01273 747513

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MODEL Amina Fisher

SIRENE 01273 818061

IRREGULAR CHOICE 01273 777120

LOCATION Forde Hair, 160-161 North Street, Brighton www.fordehair.co.uk

TED BAKER 01273 202181

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1. ‘Rhonda’ rose skirt, £59, Monsoon, 42 East Street, Brighton 01273 734352 2. Print wedges, £40, Next, Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton 0844 844 8939 3. Rose bow bandeau, £16, bikini pants, £16, both www.asos.com 4. Louche Bali floral blouse, £35, Joy, 24 Bond Street, Brighton 01273 747513 5. Floral print trousers, £19.99, New Look, 188-191 Western Road, Brighton 01273 712570 6. Betty Jackson jacket, £45, Debenhams, Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton 0844 561 6161 7. Limited edition floral print skater, £22, Primark, 169-174 Western Road, Brighton 0118 9606 300 8. Bright floral t-shirt dress, £35, www.asos.com 9. ‘Pellax’ floral top, £89, Ted Baker, 19-20 Dukes Lane, Brighton 01273 202181 10. ‘Cantara’ orchid print skirt, £109, Ted Baker, 19-20 Dukes Lane, Brighton 01273 202181

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Clarins’ summer collection hits counters this month and without doubt the juiciest in their collection is the limited edition Instant Smooth Crystal Lip Gels. We all love a fruity lip gloss (remember the Lancôme Juicy Tube craze?) and these non-sticky transparent gels enhance lips with a crystal shine and dewy finish. £16 Available from Boots, Brighton 01273 207461

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Next Model Heats Hot Up The search is on for Brighton’s Next Hot Model

he first heats for Brighton’s Next Hot Model took place in April and already the quality of entrants has impressed the judges, as can be seen by the photos on this page from the first heat. The founder of the event, hair and beauty stylist Fatosh Kalan, was very happy with the contenders at the first heat. “Our first heat started really well with 20 lovely entries that we were most pleased with, starting from age 16 to 30. The boys

from PRM model agency in London were present to help and advise on how the models can get the best out of themselves in the industry, as well as tips on posing and general guidance on how the industry works. “The last heat is on 1st May at Bohemia and we are welcoming signed models as well, but the buzz of finding a new face with no experience and seeing them blossom into a very good model is what makes it all so worthwhile.

“It really frustrates us when young people spend fortunes on portfolios and don’t receive the proper advice. This competition isn’t just about the winning, it is also about offering opportunities and the chance to find out more about the industry from trusted experts.” www.nexthotmodel.co.uk Photographs from the first heat at Bohemia by Phill Howard

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TREVOR SORBIE THE AWARD WINNING HAIR EXPERTS At Trevor Sorbie Brighton we are incredibly

Trophy Young Colourist of the Year and the

both London and Paris fashion weeks; creating

proud of our award-winning team of stylists

L’Oréal Colour Trophy Men’s Image Award.

stunning looks for Kenzo, Chloé, Hussein

and technicians; headed up by Salon Director

Last month, Creative Stylist, Fergal Doyle and

Chalayan and Preen. In 2011, the whole salon

and the British Hairdressing Business Awards

Technician, Jade Hinder were selected as

team were proud to be named as finalists in

2011 Manager of the Year, Kate Wilson. The

regional finalists for the 2013 L’Oreal Colour

the Salon of the Year category at the British

team have all been handpicked by both Kate

Trophy Men’s Image Award. Our highly

Hairdressing Business Awards.

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dedicated stylist team has worked with the

The Trevor Sorbie Brighton philosophy is to

high standard in all aspects of cutting and

world’s top fashion designers and won a raft

take all of this industry expertise, knowledge

colouring.

of industry awards including Anna Chapman,

and training and to use it to make our clients

Our multi-talented technical team all hold

who won the British Hairdressing Award for

hair look and feel its best and to provide

the prestigious L’Oreal Colour Degree and

Best Newcomer. Anna was very much in

each client with hair care individually designed

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around their look and lifestyle.

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Senior Top Stylist Alison Stevens is the My

A very different, yet important side of the

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has been trained by Trevor to offer the full

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consulting for My New Hair for over four

suffering medical hair loss. Hair loss can affect

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wanted to create My New Hair to provide

styling the wigs, it’s really nice to offer clients

clients with support and inspire them to

the chance to just come in and have a

have the hair they need and deserve. Trevor

chat with us. All consultations with me are

describes the service as a psychological

confidential and I am on hand to offer advice

medicine for women suffering from hair loss

and reassurance’.

through illness. He says ‘it’s the missing link

To book an appointment with Alison or

in giving women back their hair – hair that

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simply call the salon or email

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righton Fashion Week is returning to

equally as glamorous as the rest of the fashion

the catwalks for its 10th year this June.

world.

Kicking off on June 13th at the beautiful

Working in a similar vein to the Zeitgeist Show

St. Bartholomew’s Church, Brighton Fashion

is ShowReel, a costume catwalk show that is

Week bridges the gap between Vauxhall Fashion

unmatched by any other platform. ShowReel

Scout and London Fashion Week, showcasing

will work to give costume designers a platform

established designers alongside new talent.

on which they are able to showcase their

Famed for its eccentricity and singular approach

ideas, characters and unconstrained creativity.

to fashion shows; Brighton is the perfect setting

The catwalk setting will take on the role of a

to push the boundaries of fashion and to fuse

theatre stage for one night, allowing designers

the worlds of design and art.

full reign of our hair stylists, make-up artists and

This year, Brighton Fashion Week is comprised

production team. ShowReel is a playground for

of four shows; the Zeitgeist Show, Sustain,

costume designers from all fields of a theatrical

ShowReel and the High Street Show. At the

nature; from stage and screen to designs for

heart of the event will be The Zeitgeist show,

photo editorials and festivals.

returning for another year to promote only the

Finally, on Sunday June 16th, held in Brighton’s

most rousing talent in high-end fashion design.

shopping centre Churchill Square, we have the

Our aim is to nurture and propel the careers

High Street Show, showcasing the wonderful

of those bright young stars as they make their

array of affordable and accessible clothing

way to London, New York, Paris or Milan. The

available this summer from the stores on your

Zeitgeist show will be a spectacle; jam packed

doorstep.

with a range of innovative designs, from the

Brighton Fashion Week is also teaming up with

effortlessly elegant to the exuberantly eccentric.

People’s Day this year, which will be taking place

Brighton Fashion Week is looking to

on Saturday June 15th across the whole city.

sustainability in fashion design this year with

2013 is definitely set to be a stylish and

the first ever ‘Sustain’ Show. Sustainability has

eccentric year for Brighton; to get involved, you

become a hot topic in recent years, and our

can buy tickets for this years shows running

‘Sustain’ show will prove that economically

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2. Emilie and John Fellingham from Cooperative Group 3. Hanna Neter and Richard Campbell from Juice 107.2 4. Lola Lasagne 5. Graham Robson and Mitchell Orriss from G.Scene 2

6. Poppi and Lara from Cyberdog 7. Andrew, Peter and Alex from Revenge 8. Nic Ramsey of She Said with The Sundaes 9. Kasia Haywood with 9 month old Skyla 10. Paul Kemp, Brighton Pride MD with Russell Small and Martin Southon from Freemasons

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Health

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) What is it? Usually, a combination of symptoms, the most common being pain relieved by opening the bowels, passage of frequent loose stools and some mucus and a sensation of incomplete clearance of the bowel. Tummy bloating is sometimes visible. Symptoms most often start in those aged between 20 and 40, more commonly affecting women. Additional symptoms can include lethargy, headache and a general malaise. Irritable bowel symptoms often lead patients to attend their GP indeed it is reckoned around 1 in 20 of all GP consultations are for irritable bowel syndrome or IBS. IBS can lead to time off work with surveys showing a doubling of the average time off work for IBS sufferers.

Why do people get IBS? Symptoms are often related to certain foods and about half of the patients with irritable bowel are suffering with stress, commonly with anxiety or some mild depressive disorder. Effectiveness of anti-depressants and the response to anxiety-relieving medication or psychological treatments argue for an important psychological component to an irritable bowel in some patients. Doctors have long been aware that a family history of irritable bowel is helpful in establishing a diagnosis. There have been a number of studies looking at candidate genes for irritable bowel but so far no common genetic factor has been identified. Available evidence suggests that the familial element of irritable bowel results from environmental influences rather than a genetic cause. Irritable bowel patients have alteration in movement not only of the large intestine (colon) but also the stomach and small intestine. Also, the bowel is hypersensitive making irritable bowel patients more aware and discomforted by movement of the intestine.

A sub-group of irritable bowel patients relate their symptoms to an episode of infectious gastroenteritis or a course of antibiotic and these are likely genuine causes for irritable bowel in some individuals. Finally, the role of hormones in IBS is poorly understood with menstruation frequently triggering or exacerbating symptoms whilst pregnancy or the menopause is associated with either worsening or improving symptoms.

How is IBS treated? There is no doubt that patients who have the opportunity to tell their symptoms to a doctor and feel that the doctor has understood their concerns and examined them are more likely to gain relief from their symptoms by alleviating anxiety about more serious disease. Almost all patients with an irritable bowel will have tried some form of dietary manipulation by reducing or withdrawing certain foods and this may be helpful. Most commonly it is worthwhile avoiding caffeine, alcohol, dairy products and reducing dietary fibre intake, particularly bran. Avoidance of red meat, oily and fried or fatty food may be helpful. Eating frequent meals of small amounts of food can help to lessen the symptoms of IBS. However it is most important to have a nutritionally adequate diet and sometimes this requires discussion with a dietician.

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Psychological therapies include relaxation training, cognitive behavioural therapy, psychotherapy and hypnotherapy all of which may be helpful. Pharmacological (drug) treatments for irritable bowel include antispasmodics such as Mebeverine (135-150mg three times daily) and drugs such as Amitriptyline starting at 10mg daily are helpful in some patients. Anti-diarrhoeal drugs such as Loperamide are also helpful from time to time. Probiotics have also been helpful in some patients although response to this is not consistent.

Is IBS associated with serious disease? IBS does not lead to any serious disease, indeed studies show a decreased chance of death or serious disease from irritable bowel. However, it is important to distinguish the symptoms of irritable bowel from those of other bowel diseases namely cancer or inflammation (colitis) of the bowel or coeliac disease (wheat intolerance). Doctors call these symptoms alarm or “red flag” symptoms and I have listed them below: - Age greater than 50 years - Short history of symptoms - Documented weight loss - Symptoms that awake patient or interfere - with sleep - Male sex - Family history of bowel (colon) cancer - Anaemia - Bleeding from the bottom - Recent antibiotic use

Dr Stuart Cairns MD MSc FRCP Consultant Gastroenterologist and Clinical Director of the Sussex Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. www.sussexgastro.co.uk

Any of these features should lead to a request for referral to a physician specialising in gastroenterology to ensure that irritable bowel is responsible for these symptoms rather than any more serious disease. In conclusion, IBS is common, occurring in some studies in up to 25% of people. Symptoms wax and wane sometimes over years. A number of factors are important with sometimes more than a single factor responsible in any individual. Treatment varies according to the exact nature of symptoms and discussion with a GP or specialist physician in gastroenterology is necessary. IBS is not associated with serious disease but it is important to distinguish it from serious disease. If there are any “red flag” symptoms then it is important to see a physician specialising in gastroenterology who will be able to help and hopefully reassure.

The team at the Nuffield Health Brighton Hospital are always happy to discuss any queries you might have. We want you to make an informed decision with total peace of mind so please call us on 01273 761243 or go to nuffieldshealth.com/ brightonhospital. 25 May-Nuffield.indd 3

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Fitness

Slim Fasted Is starvation better than moderation? Adam Lewis gives his verdict.

his month I’m answering a question

overweight people will actually find a major

feeling hungry for one day, you get to eat the

that was asked about intermittent

calorie reduction and will cause weight loss

next. Hunger is often a culprit behind failed

fasting. Promoted in numerous forms

anyway. So why bother with unpleasant fasting

long-term dietary adherence so starting a

by various companies, intermittent

days? Simple calculations show that fasting

diet where this is a known issue suggests it’s

fasting (IF-diet), aka the ‘Fast Diet’, ‘5:2 Diet’

on 500kcals two days a week and 2000kcals

a temporary plan, not a long-term solution.

or ‘Feast and Fast Diet’ is the latest diet craze,

for the remaining five saves you a total of

Similarly, feelings of mental and physical fatigue

but despite strong claims the science behind

3000kcals. But if you follow basic healthy

grow the less food you eat, so for mental

IF-diet is currently limited. History shows us

eating guidelines and make a moderate daily

wellbeing it seems better to make moderate

that people placed in situations where little

cut back of just 500kcals after a week you will

long-term changes.

or no food is available can lose a significant

actually save yourself 3500kcals. They are two

amount of weight, but should we really be

different ways to achieve the same thing.

doing this voluntarily? Thankfully the IF-diet is less extreme, recommending a person eats normally

Fast fat

Fast activity I thought IF-dieting would cause muscle to waste away through starvation but I have

According to studies on healthy individuals,

five days of the week, but for two days eat

to admit none of the research suggests this,

short-term (36hr) fasting results in about

only 25% of their calories. So a woman

probably because each fasting period is just

1-2% weight loss, but researchers found this

normally eating 2000kcals a day would have

24 hours. Although metabolism may not be

weight to be almost entirely due to sugar and

just 500kcals for those two days, and men

harmed, exercise requires energy, and people

water loss, not fat (Johnstone, 2007). However,

about 600kcals. These fasting days are non-

who severely restrict food intake cut back on

fat loss has been found in studies of prolonged

consecutive to prevent unpleasant hunger

physical activity.Very low calorie fasting does

IF-diet. Obese women undergoing various IF-

issues.

not supply enough energy and nutrients for

diets over 8 weeks recorded fat loss of 4-6lbs

fuel or for recovery meaning two days a week

with visceral (inner) abdominal fat decreasing

are effectively eliminated from your exercise

by about 1lb (Klempel, et al. 2012) while a 6

options, and there’s a risk of becoming run

On the surface the IF-diet recommends

month study comparing IF-diet with normal

down due to poor recovery from activity

eating normally most of the week but it’s

continuous dieting, found both diets to be

performed the days before fasting.

not immediately clear that this needs to be

equally effective with 79% of weight lost as

strictly calorie controlled. Attention grabbing

coming from fat (Harvie, et al. 2011).

Fast marketing

headlines like, “Eat what you like, most of the time”, and articles saying, “Gorging on pizza, chips and chocolate one day, then eating only

Fast mind

Fast end While IF-diet can work since any form of calorie restriction will impact body

Eating less often causes hunger, tiredness,

scrambled egg and chicken the next...” implies

composition, it appears to be no more

irritability and short concentration, but a

it’s okay to feast or over-eat one day if you

effective for fat loss than current moderate

reported advantage of IF-diet is that despite

recommendations. However, in my opinion

starve the next. This panders to a ‘binge and purge’ mindset rather than teaching lifelong skills of moderate healthy eating. While a person may not automatically rebound with over-eating after fasting, success does depend on what a person thinks is ‘normal’. Since dieters are overweight there’s a good chance ‘normal’ is ‘too much’ and ‘poor quality’.

Fast figures

IF-diet is marketed questionably and fails to address why a person is overweight, i.e. combination of prolonged inactivity coupled with unwanted habitual dietary practices.You can’t undo years of neglect and accumulative damage with a couple of months of occasional sacrifice. As I’ve hopefully shown, moderate daily calorie restriction is equally effective, saves as many calories, is easier to maintain long-term, has fewer unpleasant feelings like hunger and fatigue, and allows you to continue

Delving deeper, the IF-diet recommends

an active daily lifestyle.

‘normal’ as 1800-2000kcals, something many

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Columnists

Our monthly column from Brighton’s own comedy king

Stephen Grant Too much on your plate

ry to think of as many symbols of

charities and community groups.

a personalised number plate? Well, I can

Brighton heritage as you can. I’ll

This means this basic sensible 7 year-old

tell you, as I own one. Firstly, you get to

give you 30 seconds. Done? OK.

family car is carrying a numberplate worth

hide the age of your car. Secondly, you get

I’m guessing you’ve got the Pavilion,

2000% of it’s entire value. That in itself is

to personalise your vehicle in a way that

either of our one and a half piers, maybe

bizarre. This is way beyond putting lipstick on

most motorists don’t. But thirdly, and most

even a square foot of Goldstone Ground

a pig; this is giving a boob job to a turtle.

importantly, you get a special ‘curled fist

turf you rescued before it was demolished.

For many, selling CD 1 is a no-brainer and

wave’ from other motorists and passing

But there’s a good chance you missed out on

for others this is as sacrilegious as letting

pedestrians.

the first ever car registration to be issued in

Chris Eubank redecorate the Dome. But in

“Serves you right”, you might say. But hear

Brighton.

these austere times this is as close as we

me out. Mine was a whopping £39 and was

Many of you might have seen it, rolling

can get to ‘money for nothing’ and follows

bought because the existing numberplate on

past on the Mayor’s car. The chances are

the current trends to raise funds from things

the car it was going on was a very obvious

though, you might not have known it was

that don’t physically exist and/or result from

anagram of a highly unpleasant word. I

the Mayor’s car. If you were expecting a

any work, like 4G mobile licenses, bonds, or

had two choices: get a new plate or drive

stretch Daimler that could be loaned out

stamp duty.

so badly people thought I had chosen the

for weddings, funerals, and over-budget stag

80 grand gained? Well, 70 grand lost,

original one especially.

parties, you’d be sorely disappointed. The

according to some. As only a few years back,

Personally I think it was probably time to

Mayor’s ride has been a hybrid Toyota Prius

Brighton Council was apparently offered

sell when it was stuck on a Prius; from

for a while now, and looks like any other

over 150K for it. I shudder to think who the

the number plate’s perspective, it was like

eco-sensitive Prius out there. (That has a

prospective buyer was. Is Charles Dance that

asking the Queen to cycle to the Proms. An

chauffeur, admittedly).

flash? Does Craig David still sell that many

internet search shows that BH 1 (surely our

You would have been impressed (maybe) by

records? Is Cat Deeley back from the US?

ultimate mayoral registration) is on a Bentley

the number plate though: ‘CD 1’.

Have Chas ‘n’ Dave gone halves? And isn’t

convertible - much more like it.

This piece of automotive history has been

Clive Dunn more preoccupied with having

On top of that, SG 1 is on a 1975 Rolls

owned by the Council for nearly 110 years,

recently died?

Royce. The other me is doing very well, the

but after some fairly heated battles, it is

So, apart from heritage, and an asset that

git. And also, CD 1? CD’s are so 90’s. If it had

on the brink of being sold for roughly 80

halves in value when the economy is

been MP 3, it might have lasted that little bit

grand with the money going to support

toilet-bound, what do you actually get with

longer.

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Columnists

The monthly column from our windswept Brighton gal

Zoe Lyons Charity begins at home... actually

s a comedian I get asked to

people from varied backgrounds makes for a

well as being a unique facility for the local

take part in a lot of events

much more interesting mix. The straights, the

residents it would also attract visitors from

for charity and I try to do as

gays, the hipsters, the hippies, musicians, dogs

the surrounding area. I for one fully intend

many of them as I possibly can.

in jumpers, competitive joggers, painters,

to buy myself a brand new polka dot bikini

Particularly in the present financial climate

baggy panted skate boarders, didgeridoo

if and when the doors of this establishment

with nine out of ten charitable organisations

players, year round sea swimmers and the

swing open once more. Me in a bikini? Now

reporting a squeeze in fundraising I feel that

guy who has pimped his shopability scooter

there is a relic that needs a hell of a lot of

giving my time for nowt is the least I can do.

and attached a massive sound system to the

maintenance.

back, all play their part in making Brighton As the adage goes, ‘charity begins at home’,

one hell of a vibrant place to take a walk. If

To get involved with either of these events

so I am topping and tailing the month of

you can raise money while you are taking in

go to www.equality.org.uk or

May by taking part in two great causes and

the sights and even enjoying a gelato all the

www.saltdeanlido.co.uk

they are both taking place right here in our

better.

“hood”. On Sunday the 5th of May I am delighted to be hosting the 10th annual

Another thing that makes this part of the

Stonewall Equality Walk. A fabulous 10k

coast such a delicious slice of eye candy

stroll along our glorious promenade to

is the wonderfully varied architecture and

raise funds for Stonewall, a charity which is

it is imperative that we do our utmost to

dedicated to wiping out homophobic bullying

preserve it. Not many cities can boast an

in schools. With over half of all LGB school

Indo-Saracenic Pavilion as it’s centrepiece!

children reporting having experienced some form of bullying it is so important that these

That is why at the end of May I am taking

kids know they are not alone at such an

part in a Comedy Night fund raiser for the

important stage of their young lives.

Saltdean Lido Community Interest Company that has been set up by local volunteers, all

It is very fitting that this event should be

passionate and committed to safeguarding

taking place here in Brighton and Hove. This

Saltdean Lido and creating a sustainable

City, after all, prides itself on its diversity

future for it. The lido is such a fantastic

and inclusivity that is why so many gay

piece of 1930’s architecture it would be so

people, myself included, have decided to live

amazing to be able to make a splash in this

here. Lets be honest, any town that attracts

outdoor iconic pool with a sea view. As

Another thing that makes Brighton such a delicious slice of eye candy is the wonderfully varied architecture. Not many cities can boast an Indo-Saracenic Pavilion as it’s centrepiece! 31

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Music

READY TO GO Brighton’s Saffron Sprackling is back with Republica ready for their comeback world tour. Interview by Daniel White

s the second millennium came to

At their peak, Republica stood out sound-

band – which also includes Tim Dorney,

an end and Tamagotchies found

wise as a real mix of influences, blending

Johnny Male and Conor Lawrence - are

their way into the rubbish bin,

electronic beats with rock, pop and punk

eager to spread their music and reach the

Brighton based electro-rock band

to produce their unique sound.

cities they were unable to access during

Republica were releasing their second

“We’d taken our influences growing up

their first taste of the music industry.

studio album Speed Ballads.

from a lot of the electronic bands like

“We kept getting lots of offers from abroad

However, when their new label,

Simple Minds, Human League, The Cure,

to do gigs, a lot of the countries which we

Deconstruction Records, collapsed the

The Clash and The Jam but also we were

had number ones in like Poland and the

same week as the release of Speed Ballads,

heavily influenced by the acid house dance

eastern block countries,” she said.

the group’s momentum was brought to a

rave scene, so a lot of our electronic beats

“Because of government changes they

grinding halt.

were more modern electronic stuff.”

had quite a strict regime back in the late

Following the re-release of their hit single

Today, Republica are back (and ready to

90s under Nicolae Ceausecu, in Romania

‘Ready To Go’, which placed at number 13

go) not only delivering a new single but

specifically, and bands weren’t allowed

in the UK chart in 1997, their potential

also a new EP and a nationwide tour. While

there, western music was illegal there, so

appeared limitless. With ‘Drop Dead

the group initially announced that a return

there’s this whole new region of the world

“The major change is that there’s no independent record labels any more, it’s much harder for younger bands to break through” Gorgeous’ charting at number 7 in the

was on the cards back in 2010, the band

that has been starved of music.”

same year, the group were at the peak of

have rewarded their fan’s patience by also

It is now fifteen years since Republica

their careers and looked set to flourish at

announcing the possibility of a new album

released their last studio album and since

the dawn of the new millennium.

later this year.

1998s Speed Ballads, Saffron has been

The group suffered heavily, though,from the

Saffron said: “We’ve just finished our UK

expanding as an artist, working with

collapse of the label at such a crucial time

Tour and it’s gone really, really well, we’ve

renowned musicians such as The Cure,

and eventually split in 2001.

had great audiences and great reactions.

Junkie XL and guitar hero, Jeff Beck, to

“They were a great independent label

We’re nearly fully booked from now until

broaden her musical talents.

but unfortunately they had signed too

the end of the year and we’ve also got to

“I did a world tour with DJ Carl Cox, I did

many artists and Republica were the only

try and finish off our album in the middle

an album called Suicide Sports Club and I

ones that were actually selling millions of

of it.”

worked with Ace, the guitarist from Skunk

records at the time,” Saffron Sprackling, the

After a 12-year absence, what should fans

Anansie. I’ve worked with lots of people

group’s lead singer, said of Deconstruction

expect of the new EP?

and have been very lucky to have had that

Records.

“Its Republica just updated,” Saffron

time and that freedom to go and work with

“For all the new bands coming up that

explained enthusiastically. “It’s still the

other artists.”

they’d signed and because our second

same electronic mix of rock sounds and

album had just been released in the shops,

big choruses.”

it was heart breaking.”

As part of their return, Saffron and the

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Music

In her brief sabbatical from Republica

showcase themselves, with festivals such as

successful UK Tour and that there were

Saffron has witnessed a number of changes

The Great Escape and the Brighton Festival

certain cities that we didn’t manage to go

within the music industry, most notably the

providing such an opportunity.

to this time like Manchester and Newcastle

transformation of how record labels are

As a Brightonian herself, Saffron has fond

which we will do next time.

run.

memories of the city and also understands

“Our EP, Christiana Obey, is out now,

“The major change is that there are only

the advantage of living in a city so

the new video is out,we’re playing the

two or three labels anymore, there’s no

passionate about music.

big festivals like Isle of Wight but we’re

independent record labels any more, it’s

“Brighton’s wonderful,I think I love it

also playing other festivals in Norway and

much harder for younger bands to break

because of growing up there, going to all

Finland.

through,” she clarified.

my early gigs, waiting for Human League

“We’re doing The Big Tree festival in Suffolk

“Saying that, because of the internet I think

and Simple Minds outside the Dome and

and we’re doing a German tour as well as

that musicians now have far more access

outside the Brighton Centre for The Jam

Spain so we’re quite excited to keep on

to work with other people and also to

and The Cure.

touring and if there’s any time in between

reach their fans without having to sign big

“Its got such a mixture of stuff going on,

then to finish the album, hopefully we’ll get

contracts.”

it’s got a lot of arts and there’s such a lively

that out by the end of the year.”

Saffron fell in love with music when she

music scene as well. A lot of my friends

was young, at a time when she lived

from London who are in the music scene

in Sussex. After spending most of her

have moved down to Brighton, obviously

childhood in Brighton, she recently moved

Fatboy Slim lives down there and you’ve

back to the seaside city to be closer to her

got a lot of young bands coming through

family and the music scene she loves.

which is really good as well.”

“I live in Sussex now, my family live in

Between singing, writing, performing and

Sussex and all my early adolescence music

acting in a new film, Banana Pearl – set in

gigs were Brighton based so I’m just

Brighton, Saffron rarely gets a breather.

reconnecting with it now but I love it.”

Still, with the comeback in full flow she

Recognised as one of the most progressive

doesn’t want to miss a beat, so what

cities in the country, Brighton’s music

does the future hold for Republica and its

scene is ever growing and continually

vocalist?

provides new acts the opportunity to

“As I say, we’re so excited to have such a

“I live in Sussex now, my family live in Sussex and all my early adolescence music gigs were Brighton based so I’m just reconnecting with it now but I love it.”

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Ah – Gay Paris in the springtime… The mere thought conjures up images of strolling hand in hand along the River Seine with your beloved, before stopping at a local café to perhaps order a chocolat chaud and watch the stylish Parisians float by. Whilst this scene is idyllic to some, we know lots of you are looking for something different in a mini break – so welcome to The Alternative Guide To Paris. What of course makes this guide so particularly special is the new daily service to Paris from Brighton City Airways, providing the fastest link to France’s capital from Brighton. From a mere £69 one way, including all taxes and charges you can be parading through the ménage of boutiques in one hour! www.brightoncityairways.com Once landed you should of course test your vertigo on a trip to the Eiffel tour and take a stroll down the Champs-Elysee – but for those looking for something a little bit different we are here to offer our top suggestions:

Street Photography Firstly why not test your snap skills with a street photography workshop in Paris: www.frui.co.uk/creative_holidays/photography_holidays/paris This one-night Parisian photography break is tailored to budding shutter bugs who want to hone their skills. With an emphasis on mastering the art of street and reportage photography, you’ll find yourself walking in the footsteps of the old masters such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Brassaï. Highlights of this trip include: •Shooting street life around the Eiffel Tower •Exploring the winding streets on Montmartre •Ambling down the banks of the Seine photographing unsuspecting lovers at sunset •Photographing street performers around the Pompidou Centre •Learning about the work and approaches of photographers Henri Cartire-Bresson and Brassaï •Plenty of stops along the way to get sample some of the wonderful French food and vin rouge!

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Art & Literature Or for those with a more inquisitive nature perhaps Art and Literature Course at the Hotel Pont Royal might be in order? This beautifully authentic and elegant hotel with 65 rooms and 10 suites boasts spacious high ceilings and romantic views of the city. In keeping with its location in the midst of the stylish SaintGermain des Pres area, the Hotel Pont Royal is home to a long literary tradition. Guests can immediately immerse themselves in Paris’ literary and artistic scene as they wander through the small side streets, in and out of the numerous art galleries that wait to be discovered. The hotel’s “Gold Key”- certified concierge will suggest unexpected paths for guests to explore both the current and traditional Parisian cultural scene whilst its Art & Littérature Package offers guests a combined gastronomic, art and literature experience of one of the most famous cities in the world. For more information on the Saint-Germain-des-Prés area and the Left Bank in general have a look here: www.leshotelsduroy.com/en/hotel-pont-royal/your-hotel/left-bank-paris

Singles But what if there is no guy or girl on your arm? What if you choose to dance alone? Fear not for Just You offer a singles alternative to the city? www.justyou. co.uk/destinations/europe/western-europe/france/

Walking For a real twist on the norm why not try the Paris’ Pere LaChaise Gravestone Walking Tour? This tour allows attendees to visit the mysterious sites in Paris on a small group walking tour through Pere LaChaise cemetery where they are able to see all of the best known graves, including some of the most famous artists, writers and musicians the world has ever known. The graves of the famous dead include the American musician Jim Morrison, Irish author Oscar Wilde, and French writers Balzac and Proust. Prices from £20 per person – for more information visit www.Viator.com

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Paris Experience For those who want to experience Paris up-close and personal you can try an interactive guided walking city tour with a difference. Sample regional food and wine, play petanque and learn about the history and heritage of France as you walk through the streets where it all happened. The adventure begins at Sainte-Genevieve Hill, a popular spot that offers impressive views of the imposing Pantheon before you head to Luxembourg Gardens to soak up the romanticism of this pretty, peaceful haven away from the bustle of the city. Moving on, you’ll stroll to vibrant Saint-Germain, home of musicians, artists, writers and intellectuals. The area is full of tiny bookshops offering wonderfully obscure titles, lively street markets, cool coffee houses and cosmopolitan cafes and the wonderful atmosphere makes it easy to see why musicians and writers such as Jim Morrison and Ernest Hemingway fell madly in love with SaintGermain. Strolling along the embankments of the River Seine, you’ll stop at a traditional wine house to sample a complimentary typical French charcuterie plate of wonderful cheeses, cured meats and rich pate – an authentic French gastronomic treat. Then it’s time to get involved in a game of petanque or bocci balls in the beautiful surrounding square, which is the oldest in Paris. Heading in the direction of the lively Saint-Michel area, you’ll take a peek into the first English bookshop in Paris, which is crammed into a wonderful medieval house and packed full with books of all types before the tour concludes at the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral. Priced from £35 per person. For more information or to book visit www.goseedo.com or call 0800 980 5551.

Ooh-la-la Phoebe took a year out to “discover the world” after finishing her education and simply never looked back! Her passion for travel has resulted in numerous experiences including being chased by a lioness on horseback in Africa (and subsequently catching Malaria on the same unfortunate trip) to an unforgettable incident in Sicily involving some questionable locals to a more peaceful two years running a bar in a small village in Greece. A firm believer in travel providing a fantastic education for life, Phoebe is here to offer a twist on the usual travel column.We hope you enjoy! www.oliverrelations.co.uk Thanks to Winhelm Lappe for the use of his Paris photo (flickr.com/wlappe).

Why not inject some “Ooh-la-la” into your evening in Paris by taking in a show at the Moulin Rouge – one of the city’s most celebrated attractions and the epitome of Parisian glamour. Moulin Rouge and French Cancan Dinner It is a good idea to pre purchase your ticket for the evening at this world-famous cabaret – entry includes a gourmet three-course meal from the outstanding French Cancan menu.Your meal will be prepared by renowned French chef Laurent Tarridec, who will provide you with culinary delights as outstanding as the show itself. Prices start from £176 per person. For more information or to book visit www.goseedo.com

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Absolute Interiors Absolute Interiors By Tara de la Motte (Editor of Sussex Homes & Gardens)

www.sussex-homes.co.uk Bringing you ideas for all your homemaking aspirations.

was recently invited to a friend’s newly built home. I had no idea what to expect but upon entering their new home I was lost for words! The house was simply amazing, with an envy-inducing interior. A beautiful home containing a careful blend of handsome furnishings, exquisite accessories and luxurious textiles.

A careful blend of handsome furnishings, exquisite accessories and luxurious textiles.

The property has been built in the style of a period property with high ceilings, traditional style fireplaces, cornicing and high skirting’s. Along with all this there is period – style arches throughout. The house has large rooms with lots of doors so that space flows. A close look at any of the rooms in this house reveals impressive attention to detail. Careful thought has been given to the building of this lovely home and there is something very calming about its neutral palette. All the rooms in the house were totally welcoming and truly inspirational.A harmonious home that is unmistakably chic yet comfortable and the subtle restrained colour palette throughout suits the owner’s furnishings and art

perfectly. The bedrooms are all well laid out with en-suite bathrooms that are tranquil, spacious, luxurious and kitted out for serious pampering! In one of the guest bathrooms the walls are covered with crocodile embossed wallpaper. Simply stunning! The master bedroom has a his and hers bathroom and dressing room. The kitchen consists of hand painted units, complete with granite counters, whilst the island at the centre of the kitchen is surrounded by mahogany units. To the side of the kitchen is a bar area, a sitting area and a casual dining area. All this is effortlessly linked to the surrounding rooms by the beautiful limestone floor. This is open-plan living at its best as all the rooms within the home are interlinked in a logical way in a recipe for good living and entertaining. The outside area is equally charming with beautiful landscape gardens, a swimming pool and a large built-in cooking area.

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The Dining Room The dining table is Italian with a solid stone base and a mahogany top.The high-back chairs are upholstered in leather and paisley fabric.The absolute jewel in the dining room is the amazing gilt, ornate chandelier suspended over the dining table. On the wall behind the table is a landscape painted across three panels in subtle colours.Altogether a wonderfully sophisticated dining room for both formal and informal dining.

Similar tables: www.stone-crafts.com Similar chandeliers from: Brighton Lanes Antique Centre Similar art panels by Stewart Hall: oilpainter@live.co.uk

The Master Bedroom The master bedroom features a 19th century Italian iron four-poster bed. An inviting bed dressed in sumptuous linen from Ralph Lauren in pale tones. Behind the bed hangs a ornate sunburst mirror. Curtains in the bedroom are all made using tone-ontone damask fabrics. A bespoke footstool sits at the end of the bed. Overall a very calming place to relax and sleep.

Similar bespoke beds from: And So To Bed Ralph Lauren bedding available from: T.K. Maxx

The Study A handsome study and the only room in the house to have a richer, darker interior in contrast to the pale interior elsewhere in the house. The study is kitted out with a elegant desk, mahogany shelving and cabinets. The large window in the study is dressed in opulent silk curtains.

Similar desk and shelving from: British Antique Replicas School Close, Queen Elizabeth Avenue Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9RX Telephone: 01444 245577

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ay is a lovely month in the garden. The garden is suddenly alive as the seedlings and shrubs erupt into glorious colour. Borders, that seem to have been bare in places are now filled with all sorts of perennials. May gives us a taste of Summer to come. Hopefully the uncertain weather in April has passed and we can think about planting up hanging baskets and containers. However you may still need to protect these under cover until the end of May or early June. As we all want our balconies, terraces, sitting out areas to look beautiful in the Summer, now is the time to start planting up pots which will provide those areas with colour all through the Summer months. Growing plants in containers allows you to place plant combinations that would be impossible together in the open ground. Container growing also makes it possible to arrange the outside look of your house in much the same way you might rearrange the interior – whether to change the seasonal appearance or transform a patio for a different purpose. Use a good compost like John Innes No.2 and make sure your container has sufficient holes to let out excess moisture and put a little gravel in the base of pots to help drainage. Once you have planted up your pots, cover the surface of the pot with more grit – this will look good and also help conserve moisture.

“Garden must be looked unto & dressed as the body.” George Herbert (1593-1633)

Growing Plants in containers Growing plants in containers not only softens hard surfaced areas, but it also brings the garden right to the very door of the house. Here are some of my favourite plants for containers: Cordyline Place this in the centre of the pot for a dramatic effect. Pelargoniums Plant these around the Cordyline for wonderful colour. Nicotiana These around the Pelargoniums for the scent. Petunia (Dark Blue Dwarf ) Place these around the edge of the pot.

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o make your garden space you can really live in, it must be furnished: Choose pieces that are comfortable that will tempt you to go outside, relax and soak up the sun as the warmer weather approaches.

A large range of garden furniture is available in your local garden centre, you can choose from furnishings that are permanent fixtures or moveable. Lightweight furniture can be less expensive in comparison to wood or stone. However, choosing wood or stone furniture will be a good long-term investment that will add an architectural dimension to your garden all through the year. While you may not want your garden cluttered with garden furniture all the time, a few permanent pieces, such as a weatherproof hardwood bench, a metal table and a few chairs on your terrace or an inviting stone bench in a quiet corner of your garden all play an important role in the garden’s structure and make your garden welcoming. In high summer there is nothing more pleasurable than lounging around in the garden, this is when the softer, more reclining types of chair are needed. The lounger is a gardener’s dream – more of a day-bed than chair. Woodslattered steamer chairs were the original loungers, designed for long sea voyages. Their modern equivalents – in wood, metal or plastic usually come with upholstered cushions for comfort.

Garden Centres to visit that I think have a very good selection of garden furniture… Mayberry Garden Centre Old Shoreham Rd, Portslade, East Sussex BN411SP Telephone: 01273 422747 Wyevale Brighton Racehill Garden Centre Warren Rd Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9XX Telephone: 01273 607888 Garden Pride Common Lane, Ditchling, West Sussex BN6 8TP Telephone: 01273 846844 Next @ Holmbush Centre Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham by Sea BN43 6TD Telephone: 0844 844 5111 B&Q Lewes Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 3QA Telephone: 01273 679926

I hope you take time to visit your local garden centres where you will find a vast selection of wonderful, attractive garden furniture.

“In nature everything is distinct, yet nothing defined into absolute independent singleness.” William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

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tick-tock tick-tock... Summer is at last upon us. Our clocks have gone forward and the evenings are getting longer and warmer.

The clock is one of the oldest human inventions, dating back to the 13th Century. The primary purpose of a clock is to display the time...so why not display it in a way which adds some style to your home.

Diamantini & Domeniconi Wooden Cuckoo Mantle Clock £220 Heal’s, Duke Street 01273 827300 www.heals.co.uk

Karlsson Maxie Wall Clock, £37.95 Tick Tock Clocks 01525 552032 www.ticktockclocks.co.uk

Diamantini & Domeniconi Walnut Cuckoo Clock £240 Heal’s, Duke Street 01273 827300 www.heals.co.uk

Karlsson Past One Mantel Clock, £88.95, Tick Tock Clocks 01525 552032 www.ticktockclocks.co.uk Brighton’s burning of the clocks takes place this year on 21/12/2013

Pill clock, £260.00 Available in black and white. rume, 54 Western Road, Hove 01273 777 810 www.rume.co.uk

Gomitolo Medium - £238.00, Large - £448.00 Available in red, blue and off white rume, 54 Western Road, Hove 01273 777 810 www.rume.co.uk

guestlist What? Launch of The Kitchen Store Where? 130 Old Shoreham Road Why? The Kitchen Store is now in

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3. Paddy Winsley and JosĂŠ Vides 4. Now in Hove...! 5. TKS Director Jan Hunsballe with Eileen and Mike Copp 6. Simon Balthazor and Michael Hughes 7. Sam Sheppard, Simon Balthazor and Tony Staniland 8. Simon, Jamie, Kirsty and Nick from contractors Woodmans Construction

9. JosĂŠ Vides, Kelly Scales, Paddy Winsley and Paul Jukes

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1.Amy Leatham, Jim Cunliffe and Amanda Menahem 2. Rod Scott and Stacey Hunt 3

3. Andrew Hookway, James Dempster and Stuart Langridge 4. Andy Heath and David Snelson 5. Owen Jones and Tony Horn 6. Patrick Spencer and Warren Robertson 7. David Costa, Richard Smith and Martyn Redman 8. Janet Kemp and Kevin Richmond 5

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CAFÉ RESTAURANT Pascal Madjoudj is bringing a new North African restaurant to Hove

O pen E V E R Y D A Y 11am – 11pm Relaxed atmosphere Continental Breakfasts with fresh ground coffee Light and Healthy lunches, vegetarian options Afternoon teas Full a la carte menu in the evenings Traditional North African tagines, vegetarian and non vegetarian Mezze, Tapas style, fresh fish daily, brochettes, chicken, lamb etc

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Brighton Food Festival Following the huge success of The Brighton & Hove Food Festival’s Spring Harvest over the Easter Weekend, plans for an ‘Autumn Harvest’ are already in progress. The Brighton and Hove’s Food and Drink Festival is now in its 11th year with events being held twice a year in spring and autumn. Last year the festival promoted over 350 businesses and organizations. The festival is a celebration of local food and drink. The spring event saw 37,000 foodies descend to the city,17,000 attended the Big Sussex Market, Live Food Show and Children’s Food Festival on Good Friday and a 22,000 indulged in the free food activities on Saturday 30 March. The weekend kicked off at Hotel du Vin on Thursday 28 March, it included speeches by Sir Peter Field, who has supported the increase of the festival over the past 10 years and the Lord Lieutenant of East Sussex. The event also saw the festival team raise £2,700 for Rockinghorse children’s charity as well as raising £400 for the FareShare surplus food redistribution charity. Autumn Harvest’s event will run from 6-15 September. The opening weekend of the Autumn Harvest’s 10 day event (7-8 September) will include the Big Sussex Market, which is a celebration of incredible food and drink, as well as the return of Make Your Case, a wine tasting event held in the Dome Room at Hotel Du Vin. Across the week, local restaurants including Moshimo and Terre á Terre, will be hosting gala dinners and themed events, and to display the best of Sussex there will be beer and wine tasting events. A bus tour will also run for people that want to go behind the scenes of some of Sussex’s best producers visiting Vineyards, farms and gastropubs. The following weekend (14-15 September) will consist of food and drink on the seafront on Hove Lawns, whilst The Sussex & The World Market will be offering local and international food as well as The Food show which will include 16 local chefs and hold various competitions including the well known Extreme Food Challenge, coinciding with these events are the Masterclass marquee and the free Children’s Food Festival that provides workshops and experiences for little budding food enthusiasts. Free access events include The Big Sussex Market, Sussex & The World Market, Live Food Show and Children’s Food Festival, ticket events and dinners will be posted at the end of June/start of July on the festival website and organizers are eager to talk to local business who wish to take part in September’s event, more details can be found on the website www.brightonfoodfestival.com.

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Seeking The Holy Grail It much easier to find now Jeremy Ashpool has made Borde Hill his long term base. Review by Peter James

C. Fields chose for

head for the Hofbräuhaus – a vast, historic

was that he had learned his craft from the

his epitaph: All things

hostellry that you think at first must be

fabled Roux brothers at their Waterside

considered, I’d rather be in

a tourist trap, until you notice it is full of

Inn, Bray. Another that he had trained

Philadelphia. I was there

locals. They’ll serve it to you all day.

at Paul Bocuse in Lyons, another even

recently; nice city, great on US history,

Munich is one of my favourite cities in

grander, that he had been the head chef

a giant Macy’s with a seven-storey white

the world. It is handsome, walkable, with

at Paris’s Tour d’Argent and had come to

marble-atrium and, for reasons that were

the vast and wonderfully wild, in parts,

England to “do his own thing.” Actually

not immediately clear, housing the world’s

Englischergarten, right on its edge, and the

he was none of those. He was a failed

largest working organ – playing full blast to

beautiful river Isar running through. Most

rock star and self-taught chef. And no one

Saturday afternoon shoppers. ‘You must

importantly it has great food, wines and

could find him.

have a cheesesteak,’ I was told. It is the

beer. Germany is the only country in the

In the early 1980s I set out on a mission

dish of Philadelphia. So I did. A kind of

world where meat consumption is on the

to sample this man’s offerings, which was

elongated cheeseburger in a massive bread

rise, and whilst they have some delicious

a task on par with hunting the Holy Grail.

stick, that could have fed a team of Sumo

fish, meat is dominant. In another of its

I finally tracked him down to his modest

wrestlers for a week. Delicious but it left

glorious hostelries, the Ratskeller, although

gaffe – a bunch of tables in a back room

me feeling as stuffed as a Strasbourg goose

it was high season for asparagus, I had no

of a pub in Cuckfield. He could only

– and I’m still feeling full a month later…

option but to have my huge starter portion

open Monday to Thursday, because the

I’ve noticed a tendency for regional and

served with cold roast beef. Not, in my

pub needed the space for drinkers at the

I’ve always maintained that restaurants are not just about the food or the wine but about atmosphere, conviviality, the whole experience national dishes to be filling – but then

view, the most fitting accompaniment. But

weekends! If you were lucky enough to

again, that’s what food should be – a long

in general food in Munich is fabulous. My

secure a table, you could have sold it on

good riddance to the worst con ever

favourite restaurant there is Brenners, a

for a fortune, had ebay existed back then.

perpetrated on diners – cuisine minceur.

great atmosphere in a huge, lively room,

He then took over an entire pub at Lower

No danger of that in Munich, where I’ve

charming staff, and the best version of tuna

Beeding, before finally setting into his

spent the past week on book promotion.

tartar – marinated with the lightest touch

eponymous restaurant in the most glorious

The regional dish is the weisswurst –

of sesame oil - I’ve ever eaten. I always

location, the former orangery at Borde

white sausage. Traditionally eaten with

try to stay at the Kempinski Four Seasons

Hill, where he has now been for over

sweet mustard and a pretzel, and washed

– a glorious hotel offering great luxury

a decade. His wife runs the wonderful,

down with a litre of weissbeer, this was

and courtly old world charm, just minutes

adjoining Café Elvira – once the humble

a breakfast staple of all manual workers

walk from the beautiful old city centre,

tea rooms, but now, as the Michelin guide

– and still is for many, beer included!

Marienplatz.

might so elegantly put it, worthy of a

Tradition dictates that, because weisswurst

And now to Sussex. Jeremy Ashpool has,

detour. Actually, much more than worth a

is freshly made early morning and is highly

for over 30 years been, in my opinion,

detour – it’s worth an entire journey!

perishable, it must be eaten before midday.

the best chef in the county. Back in the

I’ve always maintained that restaurants are

Many restaurants won’t serve it after, but

early days he was pretty much the Stig

not just about the food or the wine but

if, like for me, sausage is too heavy for

of restaurateurs. There were all kinds of

about atmosphere, conviviality, the whole

breakfast and midday too early for lunch,

rumours, then, about his background – one

experience – and crucially the feel-good

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factor you should experience on arrival. If

to Borde Hill for this dish alone – without

spent the next twenty minutes fending off

I was awarding points out of ten for this,

question the best squid dish I’ve ever

the others who suddenly found they had

Jeremy’s at Borde Hill would get all ten. It

eaten – and both my partner, Helen, herself

even more room than they thought for

is an elegant building in a glorious country

a former chef, and my two trenchermen

these brilliant, unusual and perfectly kept

setting, with a huge terrace outside that is

companions agreed.

cheeses.

a joy on a fine day. The interior has a real

Everyone had also chosen the same main

The wine list has been chosen with as

sense of occasion: It is large enough to

– the roast beef – but this did allow me to

much love and care as the cooking here.

give a sense of space, yet small enough to

give a true test to the kitchen. Each of us

We drank a quite stupendous Chilean

feel cosy in – without that claustrophobic

ordered ours differently done. I like it rare,

Chardonnay that had all the qualities of

feeling of so many restaurants that make

almost bloody, the others ordered medium

fine, aged white Burgundy, and I spotted a

you feel you have to whisper to avoid being

rare, medium and well done. Normally

NZ Margaret River Pitchfork Chardonnay

overheard by the next table. Everything

restaurants never get it right, with all four

at a fine value £25 and more upscale, a

about the room feels elegant, and I’m

emerging from the kitchen in just four of

wonderful 2009 Meursault at an equally

including the delightful and faultlessly

the fifty shades of indifference… but here

reasonable £65. There is a wide and

efficient staff.

each ample portion was absolutely spot

seriously tempting selection of reds,

Four of us recently went for Sunday

on. They were accompanied by exemplary

including a very fine Italian Barbera D’Alba,

lunch. Good, I thought, we can try out

Yorkshire puddings and perfectly cooked

and all at reasonable prices. One real

four different starters and mains. Wrong.

vegetables.

bargain, and a rare find on a wine list

Everyone opted for Jeremy’s signature

No one had room for pudding but I

these days is a terrific Portugese Douro at

starter of fried squid with cuttlefish risotto.

insisted. And when they arrived, happy

£28.00

It was just as well, there would have been

smiles all around. Chocolate pave, blood

There is also a small but excellent range of

serious food envy, probably leading to food

orange and crème fraiche ice cream,

fizzes, and good to see the local and truly

rage (!) – this was a triumph. Pieces of

rhubarb was so good that ski journalist

excellent Ridgeview featured on both the

the squid are seared on a barbecue then,

Arnie Wilson nearly ordered a second

white and rose lists.

separately the tentacles are deep fried

helping. Poached and sorbet of pear,

The price for Sunday lunch is £25.00 for

in the lightest batter that has an almost

slipcote cheese mousse, hazelnut had

two courses or £29.50 for three. On the

nutty taste, and the risotto, cooked in the

lyrical comments from both Helen and

evening menus, starters are £8-10 and

ink, contrasts wonderfully in taste and

Arnie’s other half Vivianne. I had the

mains £15 - £23.

texture. It would have been worth the trip

selection of artisan cheese and biscuits and

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A Taste of North Africa Kenzi in Hove offers an exotic trip to Morocco and Algeria Words: Ian Trevett

t is the ornate detail that catches the eye as soon as you enter Hoveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new North African restaurant. The intricacy of the patterns on the doors and the enticing decor transport you to the warmth

of that unique strip of creativity between the Sahara and the Med. Apparently itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about mathematics. Early Muslim artisans covered the walls of houses and mosques with repeating sequences of delicate and complicated geometries, through which the infinite wisdom of God might be intimated. If such care is

taken with the food, then this was going to a be a very enjoyable evening. The decor is part of the experience of eating out, but only one factor. Two other areas where Kenzis excel are the friendliness of the staff and the atmosphere, and on this Friday night we were not to be disppappointed. Mohammed looked after us with a cheery smile and just enough chat to make us feel comfortably welcome.

The enticing decor transports you to the warmth of Morocco or Saharan Algeria 100

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My partner, Julia, chose Prawns Chermoula

men went for the Kenzi Mix Grill Platter

Algeria and it can often take on a ceremonial

(£5.50) to start, pan fried in olive oil, mixed

(£14.00). Seeing as this is a selection of meat,

importance.

spices, fresh parsley and corinader. Tender

chicken and sausage the assumption he made

Clearly the tea wasn’t just a case of pouring

king prawns with a subtle kick.

was that red-blooded guys will always go for

hot water on a Twinings tea-bag. There

I chose a vegetarian option of Chakchouka

the dish with the most meat. Seemed like a

is actually quite a technique to this with

(£3.75), a little ragout of onions, mixed

good idea to me!

ingredients including strong Chinese tea,

peppers, aubergines, tomatoes and garlic.

Served with rice and a bed of onions, this

fresh mint and sugar. Suffice to say, it tasted

Wonderfully rich, this benefitted nicely from

was a real carnivore’s treat, like a summer

much better than my efforts with a tea-bag

the soft, fragrant bread and pittas.

barbeque, except the meat was much more

and water.

Julia selected the Chicken Tajine (£9.00) for

tender and spices added a nice depth. I

I am sure that Kenzis will become a very

her main. Just as an Indian Balti refers to the

especially enjoyed the Merguez, a fresh

popular restaurant once the word spreads.

implement the dish is cooked in, the same

sausage made with lamb, heavily spiced with

The food is delicious and beautifully spiced,

applies to a Tajine, which is a Morrocan pot

cumin and chili pepper, fennel, and garlic. Red

there is a nice buzz about the place and a

made from heavy clay. With its shallow base

in colour, this is a sausage with an intense

great deal of effort has gone into sourcing

and cone-shaped lid, it is designed for slow-

flavour. A real treat.

the furniture and decorations. It is also very

cooking with all the condensation returning

After this rich feast, Islam offered us a pot of

reasonably priced, with many mains under a

to the base of the pot.

mint tea to refresh the palate. He returned

tenner, which is less than many pubs.

The Chicken Tajine was made up of a chicken

shortly with a ornamental pot and two small

This is definitely a restaurant I would

chermoula, lemon confit, garlic, coriander,

cups. He reported that he had made this tea

recommend for an enjoyable evening out.

carrots, green olives, ginger and tumeric.

himself. I wasn’t aware at the time but there

Kenzi, 42 Church Road, BN3 2FN

Julia reported that the tender chicken just

was a reason for this. Making the Touareg

01273 733228

melted away from the bones, a sure sign of a

tea is a traditionally a male preserve in

www.kenzirestaurant.co.uk

patiently slow-cooked dish. I pondered trying the mezze, which is basically a case of being lazy. ie I can’t decide so I’ll have a mixture of dishes. Instead I asked Mohammed’s advice. He told me most

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LISTINGS Compiled by Iszara Morgan Theatre Royal, Brighton

Latest Music Bar, Brighton

Brighton Dome

14 - 17 Manchester St Brighton BN2 1TF

BoxOffice: 08700 606 650 Fri 10th May Tracy Chevalier – Literature Start 8pm £11.00

www.thelatest.co.uk/musicbar BoxOffice: 01273 687171

www.brightondome.org BoxOffice: 01273 709 709

Mon 6th May DigiTune Presents Doors 8pm £4.00

Thur 16th May Everything Everything + Kodaline Start 7.30pm £16.50 Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

Sat 11th May Alan Rusbridger: Play It Again Start 2pm £11.00

Wed 8th May Tango Boot Camp Doors 8pm £8.00

Tue 14th May - Sat 18th May Casus: Knee Deep Start 7.30pm £11.00-£21.00

Tue 14th May The Impossible Escape Doors 9pm £3.00

Tue 21st May- Sat 25th May The Kite Runner Start 7.30pm £11.00-£23.50

Sun 19th May The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Doors 11.00am £12.50

Mon 27th May- Sat 01st June Less Than Kind Start 7.45pm £10.00-£29.50

Church Street Brighton BN1 1UD

Alan Rusbridger @ Theatre Royal

Fri 31st May Amy in the Winehouse Doors 10.30pm £8.00

Sun 2nd June Sally Morgan: Psychic Sally on the Road Start 7.45pm £24.50

Fri 17th May Billy Bragg Start 7.30pm £17.50 Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult Sat 18th May The Midnight Beast Start 12pm £11.00 Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult Sat 18th May Bastille Start 7.30pm £14.50 Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult

Bastille @ The Dome

Thur 6th June – Fri 7th June Three Phantoms Start 7.30pm £24.00-£33.00 Amy in the Winehouse @ Theatre Royal Theatre Royal New ticket releases

Brighton Dome New ticket releases

Mon 20th Jul- Sat 27th Jul, Soul Sister, Start 2.30pm/7.45pm, £10.00-£35.00 Sun 20th Oct, Fascinating Aida, Start 7.30pm, £20.50 Sun 27th Oct, Sixties Gold Anniversary Show, Start 7.30pm, £28.50 - £30.50 Tue 17th Dec, Priscilla Queen of the Desert Tour, Start: 7.45pm, £15.00-£42.50

Sat 1st Jun, Julian Clary, Start 8pm £18.00-£20.00 Sat 8th Jun, Sat 3rd Nov, Reginald D Hunter, Start 8pm £23.00 Mon 17th Jun, Hugh Laurie , Start 7.30pm £32.50-£35.00 Tue 8th October, Jimmy Car, Start 8pm £25.00, Over 16s only Mon 21st Oct, Alison Moyet, Start 7pm £25.00-£45.00 Photos: Bastile image : Gregory Nolan

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Komedia, Brighton

Brighton Centre, Brighton

44 - 47 Gardner St Brighton BN1 1UN www.komedia.co.uk BoxOffice: 0845 293 8480 Sun 5th May- Mon 6th May Ben Champion: Human Start 4pm £7.00 Over 16s only. Tue 7th May Desperately Seeking The Exit Start 8.15pm £12.00 Over 16s only. Thur 9th May-Fri 10th May EastEnd Cabaret Start 9pm £10.00 Over 18s only. Sat 11th May Spellbound Start 9pm £6.00 Over 18s only. Sun 12th May Kate Shortt In ‘Shortt And Sweett’ Start 8.30pm £10.00 Over 16s only. Wed 15th May Paper Aeroplanes Start 8pm £8.00 Over 14s only. Sun 19th May David Mounfield’s ‘Best of Enemies’ Start 6pm £5.00 Over 14s only.

The Old Market, Brighton

11A Upper Market Street, Brighton

Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2GR

BoxOffice: 0844 847 1515

www.theoldmarket.com BoxOffice: 01273 201801

Tue 7th May Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure Start 6.30pm £35.00

Thurs 9th May Nick Pynn and Kate Daisy Grant Start 8pm £12.00

Thur 9th May – Sun 12th May Micky Flanagan Back on the Game Tour Start 7pm £23.50

Mon 13th May The Day the Fairy Dust Landed Start 8pm £12.00

Mon 13th May The Big Reunion Start 7.30pm £30.00

Tues 14th May Sex Guru: The Sexological Comedy Show Start 8pm £12.00

Sun 26th May Brighton Records & CD fair Start 9.30am £2.00 (Early entry 8.30am £5.00)

Wed 15th May The Yoga Jam Start 7pm £10.00 Under 18s allowed if over 16 and accompanied by an adult

Sun 26th May Happy Mondays Start 6.30pm £32.50 Over 14s only in the standing section

Fri 17th May Here all Night Start 8pm £14.00

Eddie Izzard @ The Brighton Centre

Fri 24th May Alive & Swinging with Marilyn Monroe Start 10pm £17.50

Happy Mondays @ The Brighton Centre

Mon 20th May Terry Garoghan ‘The Devil Keeps Tugging!’ Start 9pm £10.00 Over 18s only.

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Fringe

Fringe Favourites... chosen by the Festival We have asked the people behind the Brighton Festival to choose their must-see events from the Fringe

Rasheed Rahman, Marketing Officer: The Ultimate Kate Bush Experience has my name on it. Could we really wave and waggle our way into the record books? Saturday 25 May, South Downs Although Bette Bourne and Paul Shaw have been around for years, I saw them for the first time only last summer, when they performed an excerpt from this show as part of Altered Egos at Brighton Dome. These are consummate perfomers, poignant and funny, so I’m pleased the full show is returning to the Marlborough. Sunday 26 & Monday 27 May, Marlborough Theatre She remains the ultimate Bond Girl, I still own the cassingle of Kinky Boots and her turn in The Upper Hand was sublime. How can I resist the gravelly tones of Honor Blackman as Herself? Saturday 11 May, Komedia Studio

Pippa Smith - Head of Learning, Access and Participation: I have picked events that show that the whole of Brighton wants to be part of a festival - it’ caravantech.co.uk s wonderful to see contributions to the fringe from such a variety of local community groups and schools. St Ann’s Croquet Centenary in my much loved local park. The first cinematic experiments took place here - film moved on but the croquet players kept on bashing those balls... and because it is Brighton, there is a prize for the best hat! Friday 4 May, St Ann’s Well Gardens Deans Festival at Woodingdean Primary School. Free family fun for all ages as this local school invites everyone to come out to play! Saturday 18 May, Woodingdean Primary School Mr Pineapple Head has been a stalwart of the Brighton and Hove children’s party circuit for many years. I have seen his delightful show in so many living rooms; it is lovely to see that he is performing at the Brunswick. Various dates, The Brunswick

Honor Blackman as Herself?

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LaClique - Mark Winmill by Douglas Robertson

Martin Atkinson - Programming Co-ordinator: The Late Night Gimp Fight are true innovators of comedy. Shocking and hilarious, it’s an unmissable experience! Sunday 5 & Saturday 11 May, The Warren The Spiegeltent and performances within – It’s always great when the Brighton Fringe and Brighton Festival join together to create something for the whole city to enjoy. The Spiegeltent and Famous Spiegel Garden gives an array of performances from both the Brighton Festival and the Brighton Fringe that will always entertain. Various dates, The Famous Spiegel Gardens You Left Me in the Dark Spun Glass Theatre are always trying to find the best way to present new performance. A very talented cast presents what should be a very interesting story set to a very different backdrop. I’m very excited about this performance. Monday 20 - Wednesday 22 May, The Old Police Cells You Left Me in the Dark

Chris Challis - Senior Press Officer: I’m delighted to hear Clever Peter are back in town with new show Once More Unto the Beach! A trio of very, very funny guys, they’ve impressed Radio 4 enough to get their own show. Plus, they rock coloured jumpers like no-one else. Friday 24 & Sunday 26 May, The Warren I always try and catch the Brighton Beach Boys when they perform Pet Sounds vs. Sgt. Pepper, backed by the Psychedelic Love Orchestra. All Saints Church is the perfect venue for this gig, which normally ends with mass sing-a-longs and everyone on their feet! Saturday 25 May, All Saints Church I always managed to miss John Osborne’s superb John Peel’s Shed whenever it came to Brighton - shame on me. Consequently I endeavour to catch his new show On The Beach this May. His stories are always beautifully told. Friday 10 & Saturday 11 May, The Warren

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Brighton Festival

The Best of the Fest ...chosen by the Fringe We have asked the people behind the Brighton Fringe to choose their must-see events from Brighton Festival Julian Caddy, Managing Director Brighton Fringe 1. Michael Rosen’s contribution to Brighton Festival brings an edginess and mischievousness to the programme and inspires my curiosity. In particular, The Great Enormo: a Kerfuffle in B flat for Orchestra. 2. Wasps and Soprano is something that I want very much the chance to see. It reminds me of the best of Frank Muir or Spike Milligan. 3. The Tiger Lillies are also fabulous and Faust outdoors (by Bad Taste) sounds worth a shot so get there early.

The Tiger Lillies

Steve Bustin, Brighton Fringe Trustee 1. Felix’s Machines: This sounds like a fascinating installation, using mechanical devices to make electronic music - I love anything that brings together old and new technology so this is right up my street and I’m looking forward to the live performance. 2. Flathampton (for adults): We all like to be a big kid from time to time so the opportunity to take part in this children’s event for adults that is part child’s game, part theatre is too good to miss especially as the lemonade is being replaced with cocktails! Flathampton

3. Fixing Point: I love Stanmer Park and it always amazes me how few Brightonians make use of this country park on the edge of the city, so I’m hoping this new piece by Blast Theory will help people discover it. You’ll use a smartphone to find audio recordings hidden among the trees in the woods, exploring both woodland and recent history, set to an electronic score. Should be amazing!

Felix’s Machines

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Heather James, Chair of Brighton Fringe 1. Damian Barr - to say our Brighton Fringe Trustee Damian Barr has a way with words is a massive understatement. Damian is just brilliant and I’m really looking forward to hearing him read from his first novel Maggie & Me, which will undoubtedly be a huge success. 2. The Contents of a House - I’d love to see the history and life of Preston Manor will be brought to life in this promenade performance - sounds fantastic and wish I could get tickets but it’s sold out! 3. The Tiger Lillies - I saw The Tiger Lillies at Edinburgh Fringe a few years ago and was swept away. They have such an enormous energy and create an amazing atmosphere, I’m sure this adaption of the Ancient Mariner will be unlike anything seen before.

Damian Barr Michael Rosen

4. Michael Rosen - anything by Michael Rosen is good with me!

Chris Parkinson, Marketing Assistant & Minister of Web

Sam Lee and Friends

1. The Tiger Lilies: macabre audio-visual reinterpretation of Coleridge from a very unique act. Should be flamboyant and unnerving. Used to be regular performers at Brighton Fringe, which runs from 4th May – 2nd June. See full listings at brightonfringe.org. 2. The Adventures of Don Quixote by Bicycle: because everyone loves a meandering site-specific theatre performance on the South Downs with the audience on bikes. Featuring real windmills! 3. Sam Lee and Friends: because this is the one Festival event that all my friends seem to want to go.

Vanessa Jones, Office Manager

EarFilms

1. Faust: free. The intense physical and narrative dance style looks very entertaining. 2. EarFilms: To Sleep.

Tom Arr-Jones, Box Office Manager

Faust

Flaming Lips

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Fringe

A preview to

a thrill

Fringe Preview by Michael Brooks Take my word for it, with 704 events spread throughout the city in 181 venues across 4 weeks, there are a multitude of wonderful shows to be seen every single day of this year’s Fringe. As a totally addicted supporter of the annual festival if there was only one tip I was able to share it is this – FREE doesn’t mean worthless, as the bank notes I have gratefully parted with into the collection hat of many free entry shows over the years stand testament. However I have been given a whole page so here are as many recommendations as I can squeeze onto it. Phil Kay, Freewheelin’ Mirth Peddler Comedy/Stand-up - Temple Bar Cyclists of the world – unite and take over! Extraordinary talent Phil Kay will be getting his audience in the mood for an hour of his brilliant hatstand train of thought stand-up comedy by leading them on a bicycle tour of the city beforehand. Fringe royalty. The Ray Charles Experience Music/Performance - Spiegeltent Liz Edwards of Radio Reverb fame alliteratively proclaimed Melvin Brown as ‘extremely exhuberant and effervescent’ after he performed an impromptu tap dance on her show. I predict the combination of lavish Spiegeltent venue and Movin’ Melvin’s soulful show will be the greatest since whisky and women. Scottish Falsetto Socks in Space Comedy/Puppetry - Komedia Studio I apprehensively saw this sock puppet show’s performance at last year’s Fringe on the recommendation of my Glaswegian buddy and spent the whole hour caught between hysterics and disbelief that the two characters could be voiced by one actor. The jokes come so quickfire you’ll wish you could watch it again in slow-mo to catch them all. I’m backing this show with my genuine solid gold cast iron guarantee, do not miss it!

Pranks and Mischief Lecture - Hendrick’s Carnival of Knowledge Regulars of the Catalyst Club will be familiar with Dr Bramwell’s comfortable bedside manner but for those of you still on his waiting list this is a treat not to be missed. Dr B walks us through an unbelievable history of jokers, fakers, con artists, liars, hood winkers and grand scale leg pullers. You will leave the show with the irresistible urge to unleash your own mischief, especially after a few G & Ts. Twonky’s Blue Cababra Cabaret/Comedy - Temple Bar Fans of the surreal, absurd and completely bonkers will right at home in Twonky’s world of the bizarre, everyone else will feel growing confusion and anxiety. Think Vic and Bob on strong acid. Aftershow councilling may be required. On the Beach Storytelling/Theatre - The Warren Anyone who saw Mr Osbourne’s last show, the wonderful John Peel’s Shed, won’t need any persuading to see a new performance by a very lovely and intimate storyteller . Everyone else, please be persuaded. International Artists Lunchtime Concerts Music/Classical - Chapel Royal If the demands of work and family prevent you from fully embracing the festival perhaps you can still squeeze in a trio of highbrow lunchtime classical concerts at theTARDIS-like Chapel Royal. Take a midday musical journey back in time and make the rest of the MealDeal office lunchers jealous. Shit-Faced Shakespeare Theatre - The Warren This Shakespeare troupe perform the plays with a slight twist, one of the cast is three sheets to the wind, throwing an extra element of comedy, chance and chaos into the proceedings. But what would Will make of it all? ‘It provokes the desire, but it takes away the performance…it makes him, and it mars him; it sets him on, and it takes him off ’ Well, I’ll drink to that.

James Campbell Kids & Youth/Comedy/Stand-up - Old Market This is stand-up comedy without the swearing aimed at children but, like all the best children’s entertainment, thoroughly enjoyed by adults. If you don’t have any offspring kidnap your friends’ or relatives’ and have them buy your ticket too. Pint Dreams Storytelling/Music/Theatre - Seven Stars Part of the joy of the Fringe is sometimes taking a chance on a show you know nothing about. Much like the Grand National, you can just take a punt based on a name that takes your fancy. This is my wildcard entry, and as the saying goes, it is better to regret something you have done than something you haven’t. Eat a Queer Foetus 4 Jesus Comedy/Stand-up - The Quadrant I saw this last year and as the title suggests, this stand-up comedian doesn’t pull any punches during his vitriolic hour of depraved self-confession. Prepare to be appalled and laugh in equal measure, and then be appalled at yourself for laughing. The Fantasist Dance /Theatre/Puppetry - The Warren I have been hotly tipped by friends in the know that this is one of the must-see shows at this year’s Fringe, and with 5 star reviews overspilling with descriptions such as; ingenious, astonishing, enchanting, hilarious, powerful, endearing and beautiful, coupled with the delightful setting of The Warren, I am inclined to agree.

Don’t take my word for it as there are surely hundreds of fabulous shows I have overlooked but, sorry, I make no apology for that. If you don’t fancy any of these get out there, enjoy the shared spaces at the Spieleltent, the Warren or Fringe City where you can mingle with performers and speak to other festival goers. Enthusiastic word of mouth is the best barometer of what is worth seeing and the people handing out flyers are quite probably in that show so ask them about it. See you there.

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Photo by David Illman

GIG GUIDE Hunter Valentine – Wed 1 May @ The Black Lion The mojo fins – Thur 2 May @ Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar William Tyler – Fri 3 May @ The Palmeira

Chas ‘n’ Dave - Sun 5 May @ Concorde 2 The Cockney duo have reunited to bring their pop rock to the Concorde as part of their2013 UK Tour. Known for their rockney hits including “Rabbit” and “Gertcha” the band will be playing their

McFly – Thur 16 May @ Brighton Centre The London quartet brings their pop rock sound to Brighton as part of their 2013 UK Tour. They have released five studio albums and sold more than 10 million records worldwide, with their ‘Best of McFly Tour’ promoting their latest album release ‘Memory Lane’.

classic hits, which mixes pub sing-alongs with boogie-woogie piano. Still Corners – Mon 6 May @ Prince Albert No Spill Blod - Tue 7 May @ The Green Door Store Woody Pines – Wed 8 May @ Prince Albert Dance Gavin Dance – Thur 9 May @ The Haunt The Watermelons – Fri 10 May @ The Brunswick

Mutiny On the Bounty – Fri 17 May @ The Great Escape

Junip – Sat 11 May @ The Haunt

Public Service Broadcasting – Tue 21 May @ The Haunt

The Moors – Sun 12 May @ The Brunswick

The Flaming Lips – Wed 22 May @ Brighton Dome

Bass Drum of Death – Mon 13 May @ The Green Door Store

Smokin Aces – Thur 23 May @ Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar

Larry and His Flask – Tue 14 May @ Prince Albert

Gregory Page – Fri 24May @ The Palmeira

Paper Aeroplanes – Wed 15 May @ Komedia Brighton

Mark Knopfler – Sat 25May @ Brighton Centre Happy Mondays – Sun 26 May @ Brighton Centre The Besnard Lakes – Mon 27 May @ Komedia Jeff Lewis – Tue 28 May @ Blind Tiger ShaoDow – Wed 29 May @ The Brunswick Peter And The Test Tube Babies – Fri 31 May @ Church Farm Guardian Alien – Sat 1 Jun @ The Prince Albert Loose Lips – Sun 2 Jun @ The Prince Albert Meat Puppets – Mon 3 Jun @ The Haunt Mudhoney – Tue 4 Jun @ Concorde

Toro Y Moi – Wed 5 Jun @ Concorde The American recording artist and producer brings his mix of chillwave vibes, indie, daft punk, rock and experimental sounds to the Concorde in June. Following the release of his third studio album ‘Anything in Return’ at the beginning of the year,

Nell Bryden – Thur 30 May @ Komedia

Toro Y Moi is set to host to a night exhibiting an array of his repertoire from his back catalogue.

The Brooklyn singer-songwriter provides a mix of folk and soul, infused with her urban background to create an arrangement of

O.Chapman – Thur 6 Jun @ Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar

heartfelt, emotional songs that jerk the heart strings. Her lyrics are

Foxygen – Fri 7 Jun @ The Green Door Store

fuelled by love and loss, with her well-travelled journey providing a

UK Subs – Sun 9 Jun @ The Haunt

rich arsenal with which to write.

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Music

Pictures by Stacey Hatfield

Great escape by ship

Brightonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music festival, The Great Escape is back. Iszara Morgan meets headliners Talls Ships.

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he Great Escape is Europe’s leading

there is nowhere else in the UK quite

Matt: Yeah, it’s a two way thing I think, we

new music festival that brings fresh

like Brighton. When it’s sunny it’s amazing

give back as much as they do and we’re

talent from around the world to

on the beach, the first time I came down

completely in debt to the people that

Brighton’s doorstep. From 16th-

was when we were doing some rehearsals

come to our shows and buy our records.

18th May over 350 new and upcoming

in a studio on the seafront, I remember

artists will take to the stage, playing 30

coming out to blazing hot sun and people

What do you think about the

venues in Brighton. It’s a chance to see

rollerblading past, it was a pretty easy

music industry today?

new artists on a personal level before they

decision to move down here. It’s just an

Jamie: It’s difficult for us, it can be quite

hit the big time.

amazing place to be.

frustrating, but music itself at the moment

The Great Escape convention coincides

is really exciting, anyone can make music,

with the festival featuring panels,

This is your 3rd year performing

you don’t have to get a record deal to go

interviews, debates, speeches, networking

at The Great Escape festival, what

into a studio. The music industry is kind of

opportunities and parties. The convention

was it like last year?

thriving, as well as not.

brings together thousands of music

Jamie: Amazing, the last two years have

Matt: You can record a demo EP at home,

industry practitioners from all over the

been crazy, we played a few shows but

put it on the internet, people can buy it,

UK that descend to our south coast

we usually play the Pav Tav and last year

you don’t need any interaction with a

shores for 3 days to scout out the next big

it was sold out, it was one in one out,

label. At the same time, major labels are

music sensation.

people were climbing over the bar and

signing a load of donkey bands that sound

One band that will be headlining this year’s

were getting chucked out, it was absolute

absolutely awful, they’re not doing anything

festival at Concorde is locally based indie

madness and it was great fun.

other than just an image who are going

band Tall Ships, who crossed counties

to get dropped in two years time. Which

from Falmouth to Brighton. The trio are

Why did you decide to come back

is frustrating for us, we’re playing bigger

Jamie, Matt and Ric. Iszara Morgan talks

this year?

shows than most bands that are making

to Jamie and Matt about life as a band and

Jamie: We got asked back to play at

lots of money, but I guess we’re just bitter

performing at this year’s event.

Concorde. When I was a kid, I used to go

because we’re not getting paid a wage but

to the Concorde and watch shows so it’s

what can you do. We’re in a country over-

Firstly how did it all start?

amazing that we get to headline it for the

saturated with music, which is a great thing

Jamie: We started in Cornwall at

Great Escape festival, it’s pretty crazy for

and a bad thing so we can’t really complain.

University, myself and Ric grew up just

us. It should be really fun.

outside Brighton, we both ended up going to the same University and met Matt

Would you say you are becoming

there. We started playing together, got

more established as a band?

a few shows and carried on from there.

Jamie: Slowly, we are a real indie band

When we finished Uni, Ric and I moved

with a tiny label and it’s always a struggle,

home and Matt moved down here and we

but we had lots of support from the BBC

just carried on and have been going ever

last year which was incredible, like Hugh

since.

Stevens and Zane Lowe playing our stuff on daytime radio, it’s just incredible and I

How did you decide on the name

guess we feel a bit more established.

At the Pav Tav last year it was absolute madness.

‘Tall Ships’? Jamie: If you have ever been to Falmouth,

How would you describe your fan

What are you plans for the

it’s small, full of old people and University

base?

future as a band? Will you stay in

students but it’s very kind of maritime.

Jamie: They are incredible, we didn’t

Brighton?

Matt: It’s got the second largest natural

release an album for 3 years so we were

Jamie: Yeah, I can’t see myself leaving, I love

harbour in the world, with a massive dry

touring with EP songs and that’s how we

Brighton it’s got everything you want, the

dock, and there are loads of tall ships that

got our fan base, just through relentless

people, the atmosphere, it’s small but not

go round and tall ship festivals, basically

touring and made our name through a live

suffocating, and as for plans we are trying

it’s the most cliché name we could have

reputation. People keep coming back and

to write our second album at the moment

chosen. It’s like coming from Brighton and

really engage with the live shows and that

and just want to write better songs, get

being called ‘The Seagulls’.

for us is really what it’s all about; making

more people to hear them and have fun.

What do you like about Brighton?

a connection with people having a good

Matt: Keep on touring and travelling the

Matt: We travel around quite a lot and

time. We wouldn’t exist without our fans.

world. Just constant holidays, it’s great.

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Wonderment Art at Five is pleased to present ‘Wonderment’, an exhibition showcasing the work of three accomplished artists: Marie Mills, Deborah FluelerJones and Yvonne Coomber. Running from 27th April until 12th May, the exhibition celebrates spring with an enchanting collection of floral landscapes and contemporary abstracts that capture the beauty and transience of the awakening season.

Marie Mill’s paintings are a celebration of the overlooked beauty found in the wild hedgerows that frame the British landscape. Inspired by her passion for life and nature’s jewels, she works with oils and oil bar which offer her the versatility and depth of colour that she envisages for the canvas. Using a combination of palette knives and her fingers she works rapidly, forming vivid textures to depict the imprecise beauty of the wilderness. An early riser, Marie often paints at first light, enjoying the peace and solitude of the hazy dawn. The fluidity of Deborah Flueler-Jones’ work mimics the unpredictable, often fleeting moments that can be observed in the natural world. Each swirling brushstroke expresses her part envisaged, part impulsive reaction to the sights, sounds and situations that surround her. Whether energetic and zestful, or serene and delicate, Deborah’s colour tapestries gracefully portray the energy and spontaneity of the season. Yvonne Coomber’s whimsical florals encapsulate a poetry of colour, texture and sparkle that beautifully depict the flush of the blossoming season.Yvonne prefers to paint in the meadows where she can draw inspiration directly from the Devon countryside. Working with a combination of oils and mixed media,Yvonne is able to develop layers of texture which give her work incredible depth, drawing the viewer into her colour-filled world. Her unique, semi-abstract style brings a jovial innocence to the chaotic treasures of nature.

Wonderment is a free exhibition running from the 27th April –12th May 2013 at Art at Five Gallery, 5 Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1HG. t: 01273 774222 e: info@artatfive.com w: www.artatfive.com 66 May-art-66-67-2.indd 2

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Art

An Artist’s Guide to Artists Open Houses... Notorious local artist, Jamie McCartney, dusts off his art critic alter ego to give you his guide to the Artists Open Houses…

ow in its 400th anniversary year, AOH attracts billions

West Hove #7 - Last year’s Best Open House Award winner,

of visitors to Brighton, clutching huge wads of cash,

Encounters. Celebrated local artist Romany Mark Bruce shows his

determined to return home laden with artworks. In this

exciting and powerful new maritime inspired works alongside an eclectic

scrum of heaving humanity you can rub shoulders with

mix of international artists. It’s a feast for the senses with delicious food,

royalty, famous footballers, world leaders, porn stars, farmers, ex-cons

demonstrations and performance.

and locals. Hove #13 - Cat lovers and urban fox feeders will be spraying and

It really is a celebration of art for the people, by the people.

sharpening their claws on the fence outside Eve Poland’s Open House for weeks preceding Hove’s high priestess of feline art’s opening of the cat flap. Hand screen-printed twisted kitties show alongside her latest foxy lady paintings. Get in quick so you don’t miss the £25 print sale. www.evepoland.com

Get your AOH brochure down the back of the bog at The Coach House and away you go.

Ditchling #11 - Don’t forget that it’s not just B-right-on that swells with AOH offerings this May. The beautiful countryside and villages that

Tips to help you cope with the stress: 1.

Don’t have tea and cakes at every venue or you’ll

never get around. 2.

Do enjoy snooping around strangers’ homes but

don’t raid the medicine cabinet or nick their trinkets. 3.

Do take a Sherpa to carry your purchases.

Don’t try to barter with the artists. You are not

on your gap year in India. Just pay what they ask. They are probably starving and you can afford it. 5.

Don’t buy the first picture of beach huts or the

pier. There will be many others. 6.

If you only visit 5 houses this year, visit these… Fiveways #11 - The entire house is an artwork by brilliant architectural ceramicist, Kay Aplin. Available to commission, her Gaudiesque, tile work fills the stunning Ceramic House in a Mediterranean riot of colour and texture. In addition, Kay has curated a show of 21 international ceramic artists. Visit the website for the online shop, accommodation (yes you can even stay at this house!) and pop-up events. www.theceramichouse.co.uk

surround this den of iniquity have much to offer. Art at The Half Moon is one such house, well worth the 4p in petrol to visit. Grant Dejonge’s stunning new snowscape paintings, are joined this year by Rosie Jones’ new figurative sculptures and letter carvings in limestone and slate. Visit on 11 or 18 May for stone carving workshops. Central Trail #8 - Finally, in an unashamed and flagrant bit of personal trumpet blowing, I recommend Jamie McCartney Studios. Figurative sculptures in plaster, resin and bronze are shown alongside body portrait photos taken without a camera. These emotive images are “photos Jim, but not as we know it”. Everything is heavily reduced in a massive studio relocation SALE. If you only spend between £1.00 and £10,000 on art this year, spend it here.

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Film

From Hove to Hollywood How Sussex-born Martin Blencowe became one of the industry’s youngest & most prolific movie producers. Aged just 26, Martin Blencowe

A series of injuries dashed Martin’s Olympic dreams. And then, tragedy

has quickly risen as a star in

struck. Martin’s beloved father was diagnosed with an aggressive form

the motion picture industry, raising millions of dollars in financing and

of cancer. He underwent a successful liver transplant before losing his

producing projects featuring an impressive roster of A-list talent such

battle with the disease in early 2011. To this day however, his father

as Bruce Willis, Robert de Niro, Nicholas Cage and Dwayne ‘The Rock’

remains Martin’s greatest inspiration.

Johnson.

“He is the one that advised me to get into the finance aspect of films.

But the charismatic Brit didn’t set out for the City of Angels to conquer

He knew that it was a business where I could shine. Everything I do

the movie business. It was in sports that Martin intended to make his

is with the aim of preserving his memory. I want people to know my

mark. In 2000, he became the South of England 100m champion and

father’s name and to know what a great man he was.” Martin has all of

broke the under-15s record, having just taken up running and without

his on-screen credits read Martin ‘Richard’ Blencowe, and leaves one

using starting blocks or expert coaching. To this day, he still holds the

seat empty at every film premiere.

county 200m record.

“Movies were always my greatest passion growing up, but I could never

Fulfilling his life-long dream of attending college in the U.S, Martin

have imagined being on set behind the scenes as an executive producer.

relocated to L.A shortly after finishing his A-levels. He was awarded a

Now… I can’t imagine that I was meant to do anything else.”

place at the University of Southern California to study politics – but it

Next up for Martin is the action-packed TV series, ‘Rescue 3’ from the

wasn’t long before he set himself the herculean task of ‘walking on’ to

creators of Baywatch, and a big-screen adaptation of the MONOPOLY

USC’s American football team, which at the time was the number one

board game. Martin plans to use his industry network and business

ranked collegiate team in the country.

acumen to make the transition into politics. From this platform, he

The former rugby player set blogs ablaze with news that he had run

hopes to make great strides in raising funds for cancer research, provide

a pro-worthy 4.3 second 40-yard dash – the fastest in the school’s

financial aid for families affected by cancer, and increase awareness about

history of walk-on try outs. Martin’s record-breaking speed earned him

the importance of organ donation.

a coveted spot on the USC track and field team, where he competed

It is a truly remarkable and inspiring story of a young man with a dream

against some of most talented sprinters in the U.S.

of achieving the extraordinary and turned a personal tragedy into a positive force.

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Film Cinema guide by Bill Murray

It’s May and film goers get a real treat.

n comedy ‘All Stars’, two kids team up to save their East London youth club by staging a dance show…and have to

move fast to avoid humiliation. With one banned from dancing and the other the proud owner of two left feet, the pair rope in their misfit mates to put on a show stopping routine. But can they get their act together in time for their make or break performance? This movie has such a feel good factor to it and echoes all that is good about British independent films. The young cast rise to the occasion and rising stars like Fleur Houdijk really shine.

who wish to destroy it. When a teenage

‘All Stars’ features a star studded cast of

girl (Les Mis star Amanda Seyfried) finds

famous faces including Theo Stevenson

herself magically transported into this

(Horrid Henry), and Kimberley Walsh

secret universe, she must band together

(Girls Aloud). Directed by Ben Gregor

with a rag-tag team of fun and whimsical

it also stars Ashley Jensen and John

characters in order to save their world...

Barrowman.

and ours.

Out on the 3rd May it’s Four out of Five

Released on the 24th it’s another “hum

stars from me.

dinger” and it’s another strong three star …

The Great Gatsby. An adaptation of

rating from the boys and girls at Brighton Big Screen!

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway

Big Screen sources tell me that “Aussie

is lured into the lavish world of his

legend” and adopted Brightonian Nick

neighbour, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough,

Cave will be filming in Brighton this month

however, Carraway will see through the

- let me know at bill@murray-media.co.uk

cracks of Gatsby’s nouveau riche existence,

if you spot him and any more stars in the City.

where obsession, madness, and tragedy

That’s it for now-please have a look at

await!! Directed by Baz Luhrmann and

the all new Brighton Big Screen website

starring Leonardo DiCaprio, A “smoking

www.brightonsbigscreen.com and

hot” Isla Fisher and sublime Carey

let us know your fave movies on our

Mulligan. This is top class and gets another

facebook site!

In Star Trek the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew… Directed by J.J. Abrams and starring Chris Pine and new bad guy Benedict Cumberbatch this is sensational stuff and a visual treat – four of out five stars and well worth visiting your local multiplex from the 10th May

Four stars from me! Book from the 17th May and make a night of it! … EPIC is a 3D CG action-adventure comedy that reveals a hidden world unlike

This month’s top 5 comes from Cllr Geoffrey Bowden – chair economic and development committee - his top five contrast the “Mafiosi“ styled classics selected by Absolute’s Alan last month!

any other. From the creators of ICE AGE and RIO, EPIC tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good who keep the natural world alive and the forces of evil

His Five are: - Billy Wilders Some like it hot - Mel Brook’s The Producers - Danny Boyle’s Trainspotting

- Lamorisse’s The Red Balloon - Baz Luhrman’s Moulin Rouge Cracking choice Geoffrey!

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Nightlife

Meet the Lady Boys The Lady Boys of Bangkok have been entertaining audiences in the UK for 15 years and each year things get ever more flamboyant. As always the Lady Boys will be performing during the Fringe Festival (3rd May – 1st June), in the magnificent Sabai Pavilion – which really captures the oriental essence – especially with the aroma of the authentic Thai food. This year there are five newcomers to the party: Nicky, Jinny, Jennifer, Michelle and Alice. We caught up with Jennifer to find out how her Lady Boys of Bangkok experience is going: How does it feel to be part of the tour?

Have you found the choreography easy to pick up?

To help capture the comedy element each year Front of House Manager Tiny Trev accompanies the Lady Boys on stage: How does it feel to be part of the show?

“I love to perform and I put my heart and soul in to it, I knew some of

“Ha, well I am not a Lady Boy! I love doing it and each year my part

the songs which helped and I just practiced until it was perfect. During

gets bigger. I get to dress up in various outfits and this year I am an elf,

the show I perform as Diana Ross and I put everything I have in to my

Roy Chubby Brown and perform the Full Monty. There are many funny

lip sync and stage presence.”

pictures of me in interesting positions which are being used on the

What has it been like working with the other Lady Boys?

official Facebook Page.”

“Everyone has been lovely to me, we all get along and there is a great

To book tickets go to www.whatsontickets.co.uk or call 0871 705 0705.

“It is amazing! I am having the best time and the UK audiences are brilliant, they really get involved with the show”.

family atmosphere.’’

What are the costumes like? They are beautiful, I love fashion and one day I would love to be a designer. Towards the end of the show we wear the most amazing outfits that are based on the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show – I love them.

Experienced Lady Boy Naomi has been touring with the show for a few years: How would you describe this year’s show? It is a mixture of modern and classic songs, so we have taken massive hits from Girls Aloud, Jennifer Lopez and Gangnam Style and then mixed them with Tina Turner, The Village People and Cher. With all our shows there are cheeky elements and I think our tribute to Fifty Shade of Grey is really funny.

Is this show the best so far? “Because we perform a different show each year we do like to offer the audience something new, keep it funny and interesting so they come back to see us. One thing that will never change is getting the audience involved – they love it.”

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Get Ballsy!

Charity Runs

Running for Good This month, there are two fun runs that are raising money for great charities - and you don’t have to run 26 miles to join in! At 9am on Sunday 12 May 2013, the inaugural Brighton Big Balls fun endurance race takes place on the beaches of Brighton & Hove, raising awareness of testicular, penile and prostate cancers. All sponsorship raised by the race will go towards much-needed research into these potentially devastating diseases. Brighton Big Balls is a 3 kilometre course along Brighton and Hove’s glorious pebble beach and over the stone groynes (or should that be groins?) from the Meeting House Café by Hove Lawns to Hove Lagoon. To make it that bit harder, spunky competitors will carry two large red 14 inch balls made out of light rubber. Runners include Norman Cook, Juice FM presenters Jonno and Guy Lloyd, Albion and Sussex Sharks players. There will also be a few below-the-belt surprises; Ninja-beach is the base for a crack team armed with long poles and boxing gloves mounted on the end to knock competitors’ balls from their firm grasp.There is also an oil hand dip to encourage slippery balls. Gerard Maye Legal Ltd will host a water-balloon alley for competitors to run through where members of the public can purchase water-balloons to throw for charity, so you can expect a lot of laughs from a race with a serious issue at its heart. There are up to 400 spaces available in total and anyone over the age of 14 can take part. There is a £25 entry fee. www.brightonbigballs.com

You can be a Hero!

The 9th Brighton Heroes Run will take place on Sunday 19 May 2013. More than a race the Heroes Run is a unique opportunity for families and friends to come together, dress up as their favourite Hero and run. Starting and finishing on Hove Lawns the runs all emphasise the element of fun over racing and prizes are on hand for best costumes in all categories. Previous race heroes include a LEGO Batman and Robin and The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Brighton Heroes Run is organised by and the main fundraiser for Pass It On Africa. Pass It On Africa have a fundraising target of £20,000 for this year’s event to help expand their school projects in Ghana and Kenya. They are challenging every runner to raise £20 sponsorship to help them reach their goal. This popular Brighton event looks on track to be a sell out in 2013 with 3 ways people can enter - The MINI-HEROES 500m Dash, The SUPER 5k and The HEROIC 10k. www.heroesrun.org.uk www.facebook.com/HEROE5RUN

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Our Sussex Wedding Michaela & Tom Brighton Registry Office Proud Brighton Ballroom We met through a mutual friend who introduced us as ‘two single people that should meet up.’ Then in December 2011 we were staying in a lovely little bungalow on Koh Samui, Thailand when Tom PROPOSED. Our wedding CEREMONY was at the Brighton Registry Office and the reception was held at the Proud Brighton Ballroom. The Ballroom was an amazing setting which we absolutely loved! For our HONEYMOON we went back packing in Costa Rica and Panama. We didn’t book it through a travel agent as we only booked the flights! The rest we made up when we got there!

The flowers came from Gunns, in Brighton. They were so helpful and paid attention to every little detail. They came and delivered the flowers to the hotel in the morning of the wedding and they were gorgeous!

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Vintage charm My dress came from Hope and Harlequin, a VINTAGE CLOTHES shop in the North Laines. It was from their made to measure collection. My shoes came from Rachel Simpson. She does VINTAGE INSPIRED shoes so they fit in well with my dress and they are the most comfortable shoes ever! I only had a simple brooch in my hair as I didn’t want too much. I bought a VINTAGE BROOCH and made this into a hair piece myself with pieces from the Big Bead Boutique, Brighton. Tom’s SUIT came from Gresham Blake the tailors in Brighton’s North Laines.

Photo Mad My friend recommended Erika from PHOTO MADLY to us and we were not disappointed! Erika is lovely and met with us to discuss our requirements etc on a couple of occasions. We are really pleased with the pictures too! The friend who recommended her was Lisa, who did our wedding stationary too. This was bespoke and exactly what we were looking for. The company is Lisa Loves Design.

A good friend made our cake for us.

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Education

Education by Design It’s not just about taking in information at our local schools. Now there is a far higher emphasis on encouraging creativity...

Q&A Mrs Barbara Bradley

Kayley Rainton at the Young Fashion Designers Awards, Kent College Pembury

Head of Design & Technology Burgess Hill School for Girls

Is fashion and design an important subject to teach and encourage? Yes! It is a great subject which allows girls to have fun and be creative. They can design an item and then work to see that idea develop and become a reality. It is also fantastic in reinforcing many other subjects taught within the curriculum; for example, maths is involved in taking measurements, girls learn where in the world fibres are produced, and scientific knowledge of fibres is important. Kayley Rainton, 18, who is currently studying Textiles in the Sixth Form, won awards last year in the Young Fashion Designer and Young Craftsman of the Year Competitions. Polly Henderson, 16, was a finalist in the Young Designer of the Year Award at the Clothes Show Live at the NEC, Birmingham. How can schools encourage creativity? At Burgess Hill School for Girls, Textiles is studied by all girls from Year 7 so they learn basic skills such as using the sewing machine and other equipment, and how to make seams. At all stages they are encouraged to have an input into the design of their work so that it is unique to them, and this definitely encourages creativity. At Year 10, Textiles becomes an optional subject which is very popular at the school. The students are able to study Fashion Design and create wonderful garments for their assessments. Recently girls in Year 9 participated in a workshop organised by TRaid, a Textiles recycling charity, where they ‘up-cycled’ a man’s shirt into a stylish dress. As part of our Extra Curricular Textiles activities, girls work in mixed aged groups to design and make creative quilts which are entered into the Festival of Quilts competition held at the NEC, Birmingham in August. The skills involved in designing and making the quilts are essential skills for Fashion Design. Our two quilts were awarded first and third prize in the schools’ section. Has your school any alumni who have made their mark on fashion or design? Former pupil, Scarlett Tull, is now working in Italy for Swarovski. When she was at Burgess Hill School for Girls she won the Young Craftsman of the Year competition at the South of England Show. Another former pupil was Nicola Herlihy who went on to be the Wardrobe Mistress for the Phantom of the Opera and she now runs her own business.

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Education

New from Old

he Art Department at Hurstpierpoint College has been running a Recycled Fashion project for Year 9 pupils for the past three years. The pupils work together in groups on designs that will be made up from the most unlikely of materials to create some unusual and

striking concepts, ranging from garments made of knitted bin liners and a pleated skirt made from the pages of the Financial Times. The project culminates in a catwalk fashion show where pupils model their designs for fellow pupils, parents and staff to admire. The project is enormously valuable as a creative activity in its own right but underlying the whole exercise is the serious message that we need to care actively for the environment.

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Education Brighton and Hove High School held their annual Fashion Show, raising money for the Rockinghorse Appeal and the Neimann-Pick Disease Group. Girls from year 7 to year 13 took part, modelling clothes from a range of local shops including Chic Boutique on Church Road, Hove and Walk-in Wardrobe. The finale of the evening saw the girls showcasing bridal dresses from Ocean Brides in Hove. The evening was a huge success with over £2400 raised for the chosen charities.

Creativity is a key aspect of all courses at Eastbourne College and is encouraged at all levels through a variety of strategies including: • Younger students are encouraged to customise designs rather than just undertake ‘set’ projects • Older students are encouraged to design for specific clients / target markets – they are expected to view their projects as having real commercial value and to understand the implications of scales of production • Students are encouraged to take part in competitions and other events. These include the Young Craftsman of the Year at the South of England show (many awards have been won over the years, including 1st place in the DT section in 2012). In 2012 a Textiles student was awarded third place in the Clothes Show Live competition Young handbag designer of the Year. • Students who are talented at DT and Maths are encouraged to apply for the Arkwright Scholarship and some of these also take part in the Nuffield Bursary programme.

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Sport

LeTHAL LEO Leo Ulloa talks to Mike Donovan about his move to Brighton and adapting to the way English football is played.

eo Ulloa, Argentinian by birth and Spanish

the qualities of his fellow

by tongue, was talking to Absolute Brighton

Brighton forwards.

in English at our request to see how his

Indeed, the fact the 26-year-

command of the language is developing.

old has so many tricks in his

It is clear he is fast picking it up via a diligent tutor

box has come in useful with the

at their Brighton & Hove Albion workplace.

Seagulls frontline decimated by

Ulloa has also picked up plenty on the field during

injury, with Mackail-Smith and Will

his first experience of life in the Football League.

Hoskins among the fallen shortly

So quickly that Brighton & Hove’s Juice FM Radio

before the final run-in to try and seal

managing director Laurence Elphick told him he

a playoff place in the Championship.

had “become a legend in five minutes”.

And just to sprinkle stardust over the

Ulloa has achieved this accolade by scoring in big

6ft.2in centre forward, Ulloa shared a

games like his debut against Arsenal in the FA Cup.

stage with the world’s elite footballers

It was also clear he had hit the ground running

while recently collecting a scoring award

by hitting the first hat-trick see at the Seagulls’

for his efforts in the Spanish Second Division

sparkling, shiny, state-of-the-art American Express

with Almeria last season.

Community Stadium.

Ulloa, smiling, recalled the experience via a helpful

And for good measure he bagged a goal double in a

interpreter.

3-0 thumping of arch rivals Crystal Palace.

He said: “It was a beautiful ceremony with lots of

He has also proved himself the answer to the long

top players and top managers. Cristiano Ronaldo

search for a targetman, dating back to when Glenn

(Real Madrid and Portugal) was there. So was

Murray, the Palace goal machine, was leading the

Vicente del Bosque (Spain’s international manager).

line for the Seagulls.

“I was talking a lot to Falcao, the Atletico Madrid

Manager Gus Poyet knew he had some decent

player. I used to play with him when we were

front men, particularly record signing Craig

together in youth football (in Argentina).

Mackail-Smith, but their qualities involved mobility,

“We were talking football, about England, about my

timing, technique and hard work.

time here, the weather. Everything.”

The team was crying out for a big striker to hold

Ulloa had earned the accolade after sharing stages

the ball up more, to bring others into play, to be

with the likes of Lionel Messi and Jose Mourinho.

at the far post to climb for corners, to protect

He scored for Almeria against Mourinho and his

smaller, less physical players and make their own

Real Madrid side to hamper the title hopes of the

physical presence count in the penalty box.

Boys from the Bernebeu and also lined up against

Ulloa has proved to be that player - and more.

Messi’s Barcelona.

His sheer physique has been of huge benefit, but

Ulloa enjoyed the experiences. He said: “They were

his all round game has shown that he also has

special.”

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But the moniker of ‘Legend’ or ‘Superstar’

Mauricio Taricco, first-team coach Charlie

I play the more I can adapt to it.”

does not sit easily on the shoulders of the

Oatway, the players, the backroom staff and

And the fact the Seagulls are awash with

easy-going Ulloa, who at £2m has proved

the inhabitants of the city.

Spanish-speaking players, including the likes

a bargain like another similarly-priced

He said: “In the beginning it was more

of Inigo Calderon, Andrea Orlandi, David

Spanish league input, Swansea’s Michu.

difficult for me. Now I’m adapting very well

Lopez, Vicente, Bruno and, of course,

He said: “Superstar? I don’t think that way.

to the way English football is played and I

the manager.

I’m just trying to do my best with every

am okay with the training system there is

Ulloa said: “It is good in one way that there

team I play for. The last year was very good

at the club.

are so many people who speak Spanish at

with Almeria. And my start at Brighton has

“All the support of everyone at the club

Brighton. But in another way it is not good

been very good. I just want to help the

and the fans has helped me settle in. There

because it means it makes it harder to

team.

has been a long winter but I’m happy

learn English because I don’t have to speak

“My character helps me. I’m a quiet guy. I

with the city and all its people. I can feel

English so much.”

just want to keep my character for inside

everyone is close. It’s made me very happy

Uruguayan Poyet has been a huge influence,

the pitch and to defend the team inside

outside the pitch.”

and he is desperate for the manager, who

the pitch. Day by day I’m a quiet guy.”

He has a couple of light-hearted quibbles

turned down a Premier League job with

The modest Ulloa has, though, revelled in

with life in the Football League.

Reading and was then linked with the hot

Ulloa grins when he talks of the way

seats at Sunderland and Leeds United, to

officials officiate in it.

stay for the long term.

with the help

He said: “It has been a bit more difficult to

Ulloa said: “Of course it is very important

of Poyet,

the way the referees are. Here something

for me he stays because he bought me. And

is called and in Spain it is not. But the more

the group want him to stay too.”

his Brighton experience

assistant

Pictures by www.albionimages.com

I used to play in different positions, but when I was 13 my coach said to me ‘we will try to play you as a striker’. I started scoring goals. And from then on, an I never gave up the position.

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Pictures by www.albionimages.com

I’ve been very happy. The club trusts in me. Gus trusts in me. And there is no better way to keep all that trust than scoring goals.

But his footballing honeymoon in ‘London-

to me ‘we will try to play you as a striker’.

League games when I was in Spain. It

On-Sea’ has come at a price.

I started scoring goals. And from then on,

is faster, more physical, more intense,

Ulloa is a family guy and when he returns

an I never gave up the position.”

Brighton have fought well to trying to get

to his Brighton & Hove home at the end

Ulloa has been banging in plenty of goals

into it.

of each day his thoughts are 100 per cent

since joining the Seagulls,

“What makes us different is the kind of

on his pregnant wife Sol and child Sophia,

He said: “I’ve been very happy. The club

players we have. Not a lot of teams play

who have had to stay behind in Spain

trusts in me. Gus trusts in me. And there

our way. Our passing, attacking style. That

until the summer due to their daughter’s

is no better way to keep all that trust than

could be the key. Of course it would be

education, and the rest of his family.

scoring goals.

very important for the players, for the club

He said: “My family have been key for my

“English football is more physical and my

to play in the Premier League.”

career, my parents, brother, my cousins, my

legs felt a little bit tired coming to the

Poyet is delighted with the impact Ulloa

wife and daughter. I love them.

international break, although I was scoring

has made after a long chase to land the

“I prefer to stay a weekend with my wife

goals at the time which made having a

targetman.

and daughter having good food and just

break not so good.”

He said: “I knew him from when he played

chilling out at home rather than going out

Ulloa, with Mackail-Smith and Hoskins out,

for his first club in Argentina, San Lorenzo.

with friends or something like that.

has dealt with the added responsibility of

“I was hoping to sign him last year

“It is hard being away from them. It is

being one of few available strikers recently.

from Spain but he did not have the

difficult. I miss them a lot. I’m just trying

He said: “I don’t feel the pressure. Pressure

right passport. Fortunately for us those

to study English at home. Trying to fix it

is fine anyway because it makes you play

competing for him went away and that

so I can speak it well. But everything will

for something in a good way. If I turned

made it easier to sign him in January. I

be good at the end of the season. They

pressure into a bad thing it would be

believe the fact so many Spanish players

have come for a couple of games and are

awful for me. I think I manage it very well.

are with us helped persuade Leo to join us.

coming back in the summer so we can be

Scoring goals helps any pressure.”

“He has shown what we had been missing

together.”

And now his start to a new life has him

ever since Glenn Murray left us to join

Ulloa was 13 when he discovered he was

dreaming of what life would be like in the

Crystal Palace: a proper English-style

a striker.

Premier League, with his family settled in

centre forward.”

He said: “I used to play in different

Brighton and Hove.

positions, but when I was 13 my coach said

He said: “I used to watch the Premier

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The new column from the editor of SussexSport

Mike Donovan The Don on his pride in how Sussex produce a wealth fo talent

et’s turn the clock back. Yours truly was conjuring up a wealth of stories for a section dedicated to youth and schools sport in The Argus. By that time my experience in journalism had covered contrasting spectrums. It included writing a book about Arsenal, featuring Liam Brady (later to become Brighton & Hove Albion’s manager after a glittering playing career). It extended to covering world boxing title fights in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, even meeting Muhammad Ali, and Davis Cup tennis in Romania a week or so after the bloody overthrow of Ceausescu. I chatted to Alex Ferguson within a week of his appointment as Manchester United manager, sipped tea with George Best and

interviewed England World Cup heroes like Sir Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters and George Cohen. But it was the experience of speaking to freshbehind-the-ears youngsters who gushed about the thrill of sporting achievement and what led to, that topped everything. I was privileged to tell their tales. Nothing compares. Many have made their names as grownups. Longhill School pupil Adam El-Abd is a Brighton & Hove Albion stalwart. Brighton College student Matt Prior popped in to inform me of a burgeoning cricket career which has led to him helping Sussex to the Championship title and England to the Ashes (twice!) and that recent Test series-saving ton in New Zealand. Brighton College trio Sarah Taylor, Holly Colvin and Laura Marsh and Burgess Hill School for Girls batter Caroline Atkins revealed their dreams which were realised when they lifted the Women’s World Cricket Cup. Brighton College’s Clare Connor wrote a regular column called ‘Clare Declares’ and became England Women’s cricket captain and earned an OBE. Gemma Spofforth, from Shoreham, was written about as a

budding swimmer and developed into a double Olympian and a world record- breaker. Worth School triple jumper Onochie ‘Larry’ Achike spoke of his pride at becoming a world junior champion and went on to Commonwealth Games gold and two Olympics. Then there’s three county rugby players, Joe Launchbury, Billy Twelvetrees and Joe Marler. All have put down markers for the upcoming British Lions tour after playing in England’s latest Six Nations Championship campaign. It only seemed like yesterday that Launchbury told me his sporting ambitions as a pupil of Christ’s Hospital (Horsham). And that is without mentioning stories on Dylan Hartley, who attended Beacon College in Crowborough progressing through England Schoolboys on route to the England Six Nations squad. There was a previous generation of rugby players, including Alex King of Brighton College, who were also covered and went on to the senior international stage. Brighton & Hove and the rest of Sussex is often seen as a sporting backwater beyond its borders, but it is clear the county has plenty to crow about through its youth and school children. And I am proud to have helped prove the point. As The Who sang: ‘The Kid’s Are Alright’.

It only seemed like yesterday that Launchbury told me his sporting ambitions as a pupil of Christ’s Hospital

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Sport

Setting the Bar High Ann Martin and Daphne Hand at Brighton & Hove Gymnastics Club have dedicated their lives to promoting gymnastics in the city. Now is the time for the club to move to a home that matches their ambition.

icture in your mind the gravity-

mental as well as physical benefits for

kids would also be motivated by what the

defying grace of the floor

youngsters. Ann says,“It can give children

likes of Beth Tweddle, Louis Smith and the

exercises at the Olympics. The

confidence to believe more in themselves.

others did at London 2012.

gymnasts use the expanse of

I’ve had many who’ve told me how grateful

“We’d love to have an elite group and

the twelve metre square performance

they’ve been in later life.”

employ a top coach who wants to be seen

area, sprinting across the diagonal to gain

Generations of youngsters have enjoyed

to be good at what he or she does, with

enough speed for breathtaking mulitple

the activities at gymnastics club and

their efforts reflected through the children.

somersaults, before bring the pace down

the pair are rightly proud of their

“It would also be wonderful to provide

for controlled movements, conquering the

achievements, but it is tinged with the

the community with something you can do

limitations of the human body.

frustrations of the lack of space.

from the cradle to the grave.

Now imagine preparing for such a routine

Ann says, “When you think what we do in

“When you talk about our ultimate

in a narrow converted church packed to

this place it is mind-boggling. A church 200

priorities they would be BOTH a gym for

the rafters with trampolines, uneven bars

years old that’s crumbling.

all and a centre of excellence.”

and landing mats - without mentioning the

Ann and Daphne have bashed their

Ann says, “Other clubs throughout the

scores of eager kids.

collective heads against a brick wall so

country were in a similar situation to us,

It is hard to imagine that a gymnastics

many times in the past 27 years it is a small

whereby they didn’t have the best facilities.

club could thrive in such an unsuitable

wonder they haven’t been laid out for the

Then other cities and councils decided

environment, but anything becomes

count and defeated.

that they would give their cities a proper

possible if a venture is pursued with

But they still dream of the day when the

gymnastics venue and you saw the results

determination and passion. No-one cares

club produces an Olympic champion from

at the Olympics. Brighton never did. Isn’t it

as much about gymastics in the city more

a centre of excellence, while providing top-

a shame Brighton and Hove couldn’t have

than Ann Martin and Daphne Hand from

grade facilities for gymnasts of all abilities

been a real part of London 2012?

the Brighton and Hove Gymnastic Club.

and budgets in the city.

“Who’s at fault? It has to be the council

Every day, the former church is packed

Ann says, “We can produce an Olympic

for not supplying a good venue. It’s not just

with eager budding gymnasts benefitting

champion. It is the easiest thing in the

us. It is in many sports like swimming and

from the expertise and energy of the

world if you’ve got the right programme,

ice skating. So many children have to move

committed coaches.

coaches and facilities to develop good,

away to try and fulfill potential. If parents

They are proud of how they have provided

basic talent on strong foundations. Our

haven’t either got the money or are unable

So many children have to move away to try and fulfill potential 84

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Daphne Hand and Ann Martin Rosebery Images

to travel out of the city they can slip

them down. Daphne and I love the sport

certainly parallels. It has taken them years

through the net.

and believe in what we do. We care about

and a lot of blood sweat and tears to get

“We have developed one little girl but if

the kids.”

to where they are now with a fantastic

she wants to make it she needs to go to

With the club attracting 1,000 gymnasts a

stadium and great set up.

another gym. Yet her mother has a couple

week, the campaign has been a sustained

“We’re not asking for hand-outs to do it.

of other children and says there is no

one. A plan to switch to the King Alfred

We might need loans, money up front, but

way she can get to Horsham, where I’d

Centre site in Hove collapsed in the 1990s

that will all come back and more. Give the

suggested they went, three to five times a

when a £2m project bit the dust. And the

children the facility and they will be there.”

week and maintain a job and look after the

club has been in negotiation to shift to the

Ann says she would die happy if the quest

children. She has to have a facility in the

Withdean Stadium Sports Complex, which

to find a new home for Brighton and Hove

city.

would mirror part of Albion’s journey to

became a reality.

“We originally had the ability to produce

the Amex.

She said: “I’d be proud. If we don’t I’d have

international gymnasts. We had the

Ann says, “British Gymnastics, Freedom

regret, although I’d be happy that we’d

coaches here, like Maxine Woodward and

Leisure, who run a lot of leisure centres,

been able to give so many people a lot of

Sadie Mackinson, but they had to leave us

have been involved in talks with us. It

pleasure through gymnastics.

to find out whether given the right set-up

would also put us alongside other sports

Daphne agrees. “It’d be wonderful for the

they could produce a top gymnast. To add

to make it a good environment for us.”

children and the club to find a new home.

insult to injury we’ve just lost our top male

They are determined to follow the Seagulls

It’s a disgrace gymnastics and other sports

coach for the same reason.”

and secure a state-of-the-art venue to

in the city haven’t got decent facilities.”

Yet they refuse to accept they have missed

produce competitors who can flourish at

The pair deserve to have a happy ending to

the boat after how so much came to

the top as well as help members of the

their life-consuming goal, not just for the

fruition at last year’s Games.

community who love gym.

sake of their gymnasts but for themselves.

“We might have missed the 2012 Olympics

Martin said: “Albion have shown what can

Watch this space.

but it’s never too late. You can’t give up on

be done and we’d love to be able to do

the next generation. We don’t want to let

something similar with our club. There are

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Tony Cottey I’d rather be out for four than at my desk at nine

t’s April 3rd and so pleased I’m now sitting at my desk because it’s been snowing and I’ve been out all morning. It’s Press Day which basically means the Sussex CCC playing staff are having their pre-season team photos in their new 2013 playing kit. No hardship there I hear you cry, but it is 1 degree Celsius with a biting wind and the lads are sitting in front of 12 of our different sponsors advertising boards in their short-sleeved playing shirts. There is a lovely saying in cricket “I’d rather be out for 4 than at my desk at 9”,I’m definitely not sure about that when I think the lads will be playing Loughborough University in our first match of the season in two days time. All in all the players were out for about 90 minutes, whilst each sponsor board was changed by yours truly and they changed from white kit to YB40 kit to their t20 finery. They then had a couple of head and shoulder shots followed by posing in front of their sponsored cars, kindly provided by our official vehicle partner Rivervale. I’d love to say that our tough, rugged athletes just shrugged off the cold but I can’t. They were whingeing and moaning like little girls!! Fair play though, no-one should be playing cricket in this temperature. It takes me back to my Glamorgan playing days

in 1990, when it was black and white telly!! We went on a pre-season tour to Barbados and came back with a fantastic suntan. First game was a friendly v Cambridge University at Fenners. Snowed off!!!! I remember another pre-season match v Oxford University at the Parks when it was so cold that umpire Jack Hampshire phoned the ECB to see if there was a law in the rules and regulations about a minimum temperature that had to be exceeded before a game could commence. No such luck unfortunately. We lost the toss, they batted and we had to content ourselves with a tea-break every 45 minutes. That mug of tea was heaven, I never drunk any of it I just wanted to hold it for as long as possible. Anyway on to the summer, we do play Loughborough on Friday April 5th but our first home LV=Championship Match is v Warwickshire on May 1st. It might be a blessing having a few away games first as hopefully by the beginning of May the weather will have warmed up considerably, and we on the South Coast will benefit from a packed fixture list during the promised hot summer. We do have a Beer Festival during the 4 days of the Warwickshire Match ( 1st-4th May ) and during the already sold-out YB40 Match v Worcester on Sunday May 5th.

Sussex have a really strong squad this season and we are all hoping we can go a step further than last season, (when with three weeks to go we could have won all three Competitions) and bring some more silverware to the BrightonandHoveJobs.com County Ground. Hope to see you all there.

I’d love to say that our tough, rugged athletes just shrugged off the cold but I can’t. They were whingeing and moaning like little girls!

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Sporting Life

Albion reveal record loss Brighton & Hove Albion announced a loss of £9.1 million for their first season at the Amex stadium. Although wages accounted for two-thirds of

Sussex sign Andrew Miller

income compared to 95% in the third tier, total costs rose from £14.7

Sussex have signed seamer Andrew Miller on a one-

million to £31.6 million as well as staff

year deal after impressing on a trial. Miller, 25, was

costs doubling to £14.7 million.There

released by Warwickshire at the end of last season

was some encouraging news from

after taking 35 wickets in 18 first-class appearances

Albion’s financial figures, though, with

and will be looking to follow in the footsteps of

turnover increasing threefold to £22.2

Monty Panesar by using a move to the County

million and revenues soaring.

Ground to relaunch a faltering career.

Bridcutt makes Top 10 Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Liam Bridcutthas been named in the Championship’s top ten players of the season. Bridcutt, 23, was voted in by managers from across the league and the recognition caps a memorable few weeks following his international debut for Scotland and the Seagulls’ 3-0 victory over arch-rivals Crystal Palace.

Calderon awarded for Community work Brighton & Hove Albion defender Inigo Calderon has been awarded the PFA Player in the Community at the Football League awards. Calderon, 31, has been recognised for his charitable work off the pitch, especially with the Seagulls’ Albion in the Community programme. Calderon said: “I think Brighton is the best club in the country for community involvement and it is great to be a part of it.”

Harry Finch

Callum Jackson

Sussex sign Juniors Harry Finch and Callum Jackson have been awarded Junior Professional Contracts for the 2013 season following their graduation through the Academy setup. Finch, 18, is an all-rounder who bowls right-arm mediumfast and will wear the number 12, while Jackson, 18, is a right-handed wicketkeeperbatsman from Eastbourne who will wear the number 16 at The County Ground.

Thunder clinch playoff place The Worthing Thunder completed an emphatic season turnaround after securing an EBL playoff place by winning 6257 at the Brixton Topcats. The season started out badly with ten straight loses but after a turnaround in form the Thunder won their final ten games of the season to ensure a playoff quarter-final against the Bristol Academy Flyers.

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Motoring

king kong of the road The Jaguar XKR-S has a real presence

Motoring Editor, Maarten Hoffmann

TECHNICAL STUFF Engine 5 litre, V8 Supercharged (292 g/km CO2) 3 year warranty Price: £78,500.00

have to admit that l have a love

with a personality, real character. You see,

based purely on how far away they were.

of German cars– l love them for

German cars are brilliant but it must be

It has to be said that the rear seats are

their remarkable build quality,

said that they do lack a certain panache, a

all but useless, unless you have very

their attention to detail and their

certain feeling that leads you, in secret of

short kids or are friends with a family of

tendency to go 200,000 miles before

course, to give your car a name. The Jag

vertically challenged circus folk but the

politely coughing with a request for an oil

has a barn storming personality and the

front seats are to die for, with about 20

change. My first encounter with German

road presence of King Kong and speed that

different electronic settings, they snuggle

engineering came about when l bought a

makes you hang on for dear life. Grinning,

you in for the trip to Tesco’s as if you

Porsche 911SC back in the 80’s and have

of course!

were en-route to Melbourne. You might

never looked back. So, what to make of

With a 5 litre V8 engine that gives you

by now be thinking that l am just a little

the Jaguar XKR-S that Coventry has just

0-60 in 4.6 seconds and 542 bhp, the car

boy who loves a fast toy and needs a car

kindly delivered to me? Built in the UK

constantly demands you go faster. There

as a ego extension – well my wife, who

and owned by Tata of India – this does not

is so much torque at any speed, that the

couldn’t give two hoots about cars and

sound like a great combo!

response to the demand is always ‘yes

would rather watch paint dry, drove it and

Well, it’s bloody amazing. OK, it has a few

please’ – which is a bit of a problem when

l do not exaggerate when I say that she

cheap plastic bits in the interior, there are

it comes to keeping your driving licence!

couldn’t take the smile off her face for

things that might well drop off over time

This is a sublime GT cruiser and after

over an hour.

and you will need to move to Venezuela

driving it to Birmingham, l couldn’t wait

You know by now that l like noise –

where petrol is 2p a litre to afford to run

to drive home again and found myself

screaming, burbling exhaust noise that

it, but l have re-discovered my love of cars

thinking of friend’s l hadn’t seen for ages

you can really only experience from a V8.

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Photo by Robert Griffin Shoreham Power Station

Well, l’m in love. The noise coming out of

a cliff the minute you drive out of the

the Jags active exhaust system did things

showroom. If l needed the £10,000 change,

for my nether regions that my wife can

then yes, it is as close as any car has ever

only dream of. Lift off at speed, and you

got to the Aston – l love it.

are greeted with an exhaust pop that makes me go all gooey. Dare l speak the

LIKE: Style, speed, front seats, the noise

unspeakable – is this as good as an Aston

LOATH: Silly plastic seat belt holders,

Martin Vantage – hmmm? Well, you would

limited back seats, fuel consumption, little

save £10,000 for starters and l dare say

boys crowding round it

that the Jag’s torque pulls harder and for

ALTERNATIVES: Aston Martin Vantage,

more of the rev range but the Vantage

BMW M6, Mercedes SL65

is better built and its value won’t fall off

You will need to move to Venezuela where petrol is 2p a litre to afford to run it, but l have re-discovered my love of cars with a personality and real character. 93

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Motoring

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his funky looking thing is called the

quite an annoying lip over which you are

of oomph. It will dart around town with

Kia Soul and it certainly takes a bit

forced to lift making moving heavy stuff out

the best of them and then once on the

of getting used to – is it a brick, is

of the boot a bit more of a chore than it

motorway, it really does run well with a

it a shoe box?

should be. It does offer you a high riding

very good reserve of torque when you

Well no actually – it is a pretty good car

SUV feel but the rear view is compromised

press the go pedal. It is also steady enough

that after the slight rise of bile on first

by a high waist line, thick rear pillars and

until you encounter a gusting side wind

sight grows on you like a comfortable pair

a narrow rear window. You have a decent

and then you feel the drawback of the high

of old shoes. Let’s get the looks out of the

sound system and a USB jack for plugging

sides but it never feels anything but safe

way then. A tad odd but you do get used

in whatever you like. The boot space is not

and sure footed.

to it and even, dare l say it, start to quite

impressive at all and you need to get the

There are lots of options of colours and

like it. As opposed to that ridiculous lump

back seats down to get anything in other

variants and l would go for the Inferno

of lard from Nissan called the Cube that

than a small box of Absolute magazines

version that l drove – if you are going to

makes me vomit each time l see one. If

but then it is an urban cruiser so not really

have a funky car then commit to it and go

South Korea has not been nuked out of

meant for 5 passengers and their luggage.

all the way – mad graphics and all.

existence by the time you read this, Kia

The one thing that makes me feel that

In summary, this is a cool urban cruiser

have a very good range of cars on their

the interior designers were either given

that makes quite a statement, drives very

hands and the risk with the exterior styling

too much budget or got bored half way

well, offers great mpg, good road holding

of the Soul just goes to prove that Kia are

through are the surrounds of the speakers

and the best warranty in the business.

plucking up the courage to be adventurous

that change colour every 5 seconds! Why?

in their styling. I applaud them as it does

I wonder if any motorist survey ever

LIKE: Concept styling; engine torque;

look like it has escaped from a concept

carried out returned a majority view that

warranty

motor show and has an urban military

their lives would be made complete if the

LOATH: Silly lit speakers; lack of boot

whiff about it.

speakers in their car changed colour.

space

The interior is very well laid out and

A mad waste of money.

ALTERNATIVES: Nissan Cube, Skoda

comfortable with adequate space for 5

The engine option is a 1.6 litre petrol

Roomster, Toyota Urban Cruiser

but the rear load space does come with

or diesel that has a surprising amount

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Business

New Man du Vin The new General Manager at Hotel du Vin Brighton, Simon Maguire, is determined to raise the profile of the brand in the City. Words: Ian Trevett

n the face of it, the move

ready for a big night out!

from Hotel du Vin Tunbridge

“Business levels were more predictable in

Wells to the sister hotel in

Tunbridge Wells. The Brighton crowd seem

Brighton, could be seen as an

to be a little more spontaneous and the

unwelcome switch. In Tunbridge Wells the

restaurant can go from five people booked

hotel was hardly troubled by any opposition

to 80 in the space of a couple of hours.

for its position as the number one hotel,

“Brighton is a fantastic place. I love the fact

it had loyal and affulent local regulars in

you can run or walk along the sea front for

the restaurant, and the fine food and drink

miles right up to Rottingdean.

events were supported by a knowledgable

“The city has a laid back feel during the day

audience. Hotel du Vin (HDV) Brighton, in

and then in the evening it all starts to kick

comparison, has numerous competitors,

off!”

its clientele is diverse and the business is

As with all top Brighton hotels, the

so damn unpredictable. Why would any

challenge is two-fold. The venue needs to

sensible GM want to make such a crazy

ensure that rooms are filled with the hotel

“Coming from Tunbridge Wells, the

move?

attracting visitors to the city. It also needs

difference in the outlook of our guests is

Simon Maguire, the new General Manager

to build up the local business, to ensure the

noticeable. Almost as soon as people arrive

at HDV, has made the move from Tunbridge

restaurant and bar remain busy.

they will be in the bar with a glass of bubbly

Wells and for him it is an ambition fulfilled.

Simon was very successful with his tasting

or with a pint in the Pub du Vin next door.”

“I’m a huge fan of the brand and always have

and masterclass events in Tunbridge Wells,

The party vibe is what makes Brighton

been. When I first worked in hotels as a

and he is keen to do the same in Brighton.

special, but is there a problem that some

waiter in a London property I visited Hotel

“The hotel was buzzing during the Brighton

people like to celebrate a bit too hard,

du Vin Brighton and thought wouldn’t it be

Food and Drink Awards and we are

particularly stag or hen nights.

great to manage this property.”

discovering there is a real market in the

“We can cater for smaller groups, but we

It isn’t just Simon who covets the GM role in

city for quality. We are trying to reach out

have dedicated dining rooms where groups

Brighton - it is seen by many in the group as

to our customers through our Cocktail

can enjoy themselves and be a bit noisy

the flagship property.

Masterclasses which are already proving

without disturbing diners who may want a

It certainly is a different beast to HDV

popular, as well as wine dinners and ale

more peaceful meal. Actually, we are quite

Tunbridge Wells, as Simon has already

tastings.”

fortunate as the groups tend to start here

discovered.

With the tourist trade, it is clear that there

with a meal and drinks and then go out for

“The Tunbridge Wells HDV was more about

is no such thing as a typical visitor, but if they

the nightlife, so we have them before they

rest and relaxation. It seems in Brighton a

have one thing in common, it is that they

have had too many drinks!”

lot of guests are a little more excitable and

come to Brighton for a good time.

Although the change from traquil Tunbridge

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to buzzing Brighton might be a bit of a culture shock, it takes Simon back to his early days in hotel career. He started out at a large central London hotel, working his way up from a waiter to a managerial role. Working in a London hotel meant that Simon soon learnt to expect the unexpected. One long term resident was the singer Courtney Love, who lived a slightly unconventional lifestyle. Room service was quite interesting with her lack of inhibition! From the vibrancy of London, Simon moved on to a hotel on Jersey that made Tunbridge Wells seem as cutting edge as New York. “It was a bit too quiet in Jersey,” recalls Simon, “but I learnt so much about fine dining and the importance of standards.” From there he moved to HDV Tunbridge Wells and his first taste of the responsibility of being the GM.

takeover by US-based private equity firm

at the moment but people need a release.

Although the move to Brighton has realised

KSL Capital Partners.

“We have noticed that people don’t go

a long-term goal, he has other targets. “I’m

KSL, owner of the Belfry, acquired

out as often as they used to, but when

extremely ambitious and hope to continue

Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin in March in a

they do they want good quality and they

rising through the hospitality industry. I

deal rumoured to be worth £200m.

want to enjoy themselves.

never want to lose the link in my job which

KSL has stated it plans to invest in the

“For me it’s all about the atmosphere of

means I get to interact with both customer

brands’ 27 hotels, with current chief

the hotel. It’s constantly packed and it

and staff.

executive Gary Davis staying in his position.

always has a really good buzz.”

“I also can’t wait for the day that a staff

“We will be seeing some big changes within

It is clear that Simon is relishing the

member that I hired into a hotel for the

the group over the next year,” says Simon.

challenges ahead and he is determined to

first time makes it to GM through training

“As we have new owners and they are keen

engage with the business community.

with me. There are a few in the race at the

to invest back into the properties. I wouldn’t

If Hotel du Vin Brighton can build on its

moment and I’m keeping tabs on them. It’s

think it’s long before the bar and rooms are

success and raise its profile further he

one of the great motivators in my role to

redone and in fact this has already started.

will be very happy. And he will be even

watch others grow into their jobs.”

Our top suite has already being upgraded.”

happier if Arsenal manage to qualify for

There are also big plans for the hotel,

It will be a bold move in the current climate,

the Champions League again!

and Simon has big hopes after the recent

but Simon is optimistic. “It’s tough out there

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Brighton and Hove Business Awards

Promenade on the Pier About the BAHBAS Brighton and Hove Business Awards are back for the eighth year and The city’s alive and swinging duo, The are set to be the biggest celebration of business success Brighton has Marilyn Monroe and Elvis Presley, ever seen, and we are very pleased to be media partners. leading Brighton businesses, three major titles, four trade have been recruited as presenters Eight organisations and one of the most iconic and fun venues in the city have together to create a competition which acknowledges the diversity of the Brighton and Hove Business come and uniqueness of our City and celebrates those companies, organisations Awards 2013 which take place at and individuals who really build the Brighton brand. include Allied Irish Bank, Brighton & Hove Jobs.com, Cardens the Brighton Pier on 6th June 2013. Sponsors Accountants,The Treatment Rooms,The Montefiore Hospital,The British The 2013 Brighton and Hove Business Awards, now in their eighth year, are set to be the biggest celebration of business success Brighton has ever seen. There are fourteen trophies up for grabs including MD of the Year, New Kids on the Block and Best Independent Retailer. The deadline has now been extended till Friday 3rd May 2013, for your last chance to enter. Want to join the party? Tickets cost £50 each inc vat and include

Engineerium, Qualifa, The Eventa Group and media partners Absolute Brighton, The Argus, and Juice 107.2FM. The BAHBAs are also supported by the MDHUB, Chamber of Commerce and B&H Tourism Alliance with Tony Mernagh, Brighton & Hove Economic Partnership, as Chair of the Judges. Caraline Brown, founder of the BAHBAs, commented, “It is an absolute pleasure to bring the BAHBAs back to Brighton. The Brighton and Hove Business Awards occupy a unique place in the heart of the business

champagne, free rides, unlimited wine, unlimited chips, party food, candy

community and it was really humbling to see so many business leaders

floss and much much more. All washed down with a healthy karaoke sing

rally to the call to support this event in 2013. It’s a testament to the fact

song at the end of the night.

that Brighton is on the up once more.We could not do it without them!”

You could call it a great Brighton night out. And you’d be right! We are

There are fourteen trophies up for grabs this year including New Kids

calling it greatest celebration of Brighton business success yet!

on the Block, Best Independent Retailer and esteemed Outstanding

To submit an entry or purchase tickets, please visit www.bahba.co.uk.

Brightonian. The judges will be looking for companies and organisations that really capture the spirit of Brighton & Hove. Innovation and leadership are considered more important than size or revenue.

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Business

Heroes of the BAHBAS Whoever picks up one of the sought-after awards will join a prestigious group of high achievers, as this list of some previous winners proves:

Outstanding Brightonian Ryan Heal,Tony Bloom, Peter Field, Michael Holland, Sue Addis Best Independent Retailer The Book Nook, Gresham Blake, Velvet Store The Best Customer Service The Treatment Rooms, Duke of York Picturehouse, South Coast Bikes The Best New Kids on the Block Out post sound Ltd,Yellowave The Best Place To Entertain Your Clients Hotel Du Vin, Blanch House