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Sharron Livingston

Since my transition from London to Brighton began, there seems to be an influx of high-profile immigrants following me into Brighton and Hove. I read recently that David Walliams is moving into a beachside property in the exclusive Western Esplanade in Hove. Known locally as Millionaires’ Row, his neighbours include such luminaries as Zoe Ball and Nick Berry. My guess though, is that David, who famously swam the Channel a few years ago to raise money for charity, would probably have been most attracted by the private stretch of beach, and its view, that comes with the home. And he is not alone. Last month, the sensational female crooner, Adele, – who hasn’t been touched by her song “Someone like you” – also splashed out a couple of million on a home in the same row near to Fatboy slim. Said neighbour was reassuring about her “she will fit in fine – we’ve got a little community on the beach”. Which brings me to my own property plight. It’s been three months and I have still not been able to find a place in which to lay my hat. And not for want of trying. I too would like a beach view and a community of friendly neighbours, but have been a little disappointed with the way some of the region’s wonderful Regency properties have been converted into tiny, gloomy flats. Unfortunately, my coffers don’t stretch in quite the same way as Adele’s. Perhaps I should take my singing prowess out of the bathroom and onto the stage. If I could just emulate Adele’s dulcet tones, I could then write a song called “Someone like her” and finally find that special home of my dreams. While I am off honing my musical talents, I hope you will enjoy our lively April edition of What’s Happening and as always would love to hear from you.

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Mike Mendoza

MANAGING EDITOR

I must apologise to those of you who have made contact regarding an apparant shortage of magazines. We distribute to 170 points between Worthing and Brighton. At some destinations we have people waiting for us and grab the new edition before we get the chance to unpack them. Last month the magazines went particularly quickly, we can’t help becoming so popular! We will rectify this problem by printing more copies to ensure you all get your hands on your favourite read. Rockin Bob Ward recently talked me into introducing his band, the Railing Stains on stage at the Haunt in Brighton. First up was the Vox Beatles, an excellent tribute band to the fab four. Then I introduced Bob’s band. They have been together for 15 years but were giving up gigging and will only appear for charity from now on. They were brilliant. Bob had arranged for me and a few friends to wait upstairs until the end of their set, then of course I would have gone back on stage to close the show. Unfortunately, while we were standing upstairs enjoying the show we were confronted by an extremely large woman of Amazonian proportions who told us in no uncertain terms that we were not supposed to be there! I explained that I was the compere of the show and we were asked to wait where we were. She was having nothing of it and threw us out! I am in my mid 60’s, grey haired, well spoken, dressed smartly for the show, did I look like a trouble maker? Not wanting a hassle or any problems we left the ‘club’ and enjoyed the rest of the evening at the Bali Brasserie in Hove, where we were welcolmed. No wonder some editor@whatshappeningmag.co.uk bouncers have a bad name in the town!

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Published by: What’s Happening Magazine Ltd Address: 5 Southlands Way. Shoreham by Sea. West Sussex. BN43 6AS Email: editor@whatshappeningmag.co.uk Website: whatshappeningmag.co.uk Tel: 01273 462215 for all enquiries. Tel: 01273 462215. 07859162998. 07825137201 for sales

Martin Kaye on fine watches

Extreme recycling a la mode

The shoe must go on

Table Talk with Dan Fox

Back pain in pregnancy

Sharon Miller’s Worthing

Jennifer Mendoza’s Adur

Fevzi Turkalp Gadget Detective

Jason Finch is The Money Guru

Igor finds Brighton’s next hot model 22 Travel: Palm Springs

Silver Pride

Overcoming forgetfulness

Newsround

Private health or NHS?

Local knowledge

Simon Schneider: Secret Dealer

Health Guru: Michael Van Straten

Spotlight feature

Geoffrey Theobald OBE

Tim Loughton, MP

Daniel Cobb’s Motoring review

Mike Holland on his soap box

Mark Ede strikes back

The legendary Bob Ward

Mike Harwood: gone fishing

Mark Oakley’s gardening tips

Editor: Sharron Livingston Managing Editor: Mike Mendoza Publisher: Jennifer Mendoza Fashion & Beauty Editor: Igor Srzic-Cartledge. Motoring Editor: Daniel Cobbs. Sales Manager: Malcolm Jacobs Contributors: Sharon Miller, Dan Fox, Mike Harwood, Mark Oakley, Jason Finch, Mike Holland, Tim Loughton MP, Simon Schneider, John Periam, Malcolm VandenBurg, Michael van Straten, Geoffrey Theobald OBE, Mark Ede, Bob Ward, Bonnie Margo, Ian Steele

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Valuing and giving advice on old ROLEX and fine watches

With world renowned

Martin Kaye

ello watch beginners, addicts and enthusiasts. February and March are two busy months in the watch calendar. The Miami beach fair attracts thousands of watch collectors and traders from around the world every year. Since the 1970s it has been the highlight of anybody who has any interest in watches, jewellery and antiques. The most wondrous, luxurious timepieces can be found at this event. I have exhibited there and have bought and sold some of the finest watches ever made. Also, the famous fair in Parma Italy is an absolute must if you have any interest in anything that is collectable.

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I personally, would never buy a quartz or battery watch.

Four massive exhibition halls catering for antiques, furniture, works of art and of course fine watches.

Without the Italians in this industry the watch market would be severely affected. There is no other country in the world, other than possibly China

recently, who have such a voracious appetite for prestigious watches especially Rolex. When I started out in the watch business in the 1970s it was the Italians who were buying the finest watches of the day both new and preowned and my first dealings in fine timepieces were with them. When I travel to Italy’s famous cities such as Rome, Milan and Florence, I meet up with colleagues and collectors in the trade and I encounter the passion and enthusiasm that only they have, it continually inspires me to raise my game. It makes me try to increase awareness of the British Public about beautiful watches, especially Rolex. I am disheartened somewhat when I see people spend thousands of pounds on designer watches, which, if they are offered for sale in the public domain, may only fetch a fifth of the amount invested. I personally, would never buy a quartz or battery watch, as a fine timepiece should have a fine Swiss movement with hand finished mechanical parts. For me a watch makes a statement. The most influential and famous people in

history have worn watches that sum up their style and persona. From the iconic Rolex Submariner worn by the supercool Steve McQueen which recently sold for a world record of approximately £150,000, a Rolex cosmograph that Paul Newman had his name attributed to, a Patek Philippe which is said to be the Queens favourite watch and even Einstein who sported a Rolex oyster, you will be in the company of these kinds of people who have made immense impacts in history. A quartz designer watch doesn't quite have the same appeal, I think you will agree. Invest in a luxury timepiece such as a Rolex, Patek Philippe, Panerai or a classic mechanical Cartier and you will have a watch that you can hand down to your family and will increase in value more than you probably realise. On a final note I will leave you with this bit of information. A Rolex that I sold last year for £3,750 to a gentleman who posted a blog on a watch forum. He said how pleased he was with his purchase and at the time told me that he just turned down £1000 profit on it from a watch dealer. exclusive photo’s mike mendoza

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Building a “ BRigHtER

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In today’s uncertain business climate, it’s encouraging to discover a success story.

While many young people are struggling to find a job, 24-year-old Sam Bishop of Hove is a serious entrepreneur in the building and maintenance trade, starting straight from school with a two-year apprenticeship in security systems. A year later, at the tender age of 19, he started his own business, and now has a team of 12 men working for him, covering the whole spectrum of property maintenance, from fitting a tap washer to undertaking a complete loft conversion. “I loved building things as a kid, and always knew I was going into a trade,” says Sam. “And now, with the property market the way it is, lots of people are going down the route of improving, rather than moving. Your property needs to be worth selling when the market does pick up, so I’ve noticed that a lot of people are renovating, installing new

I loved building things as a kid and always knew I was going into a trade

bathrooms and making other improvements, as a way of investing in their own bricks and mortar.” And Sam’s team at Bishops is more than ready to help with this. They’ll undertake a vast range of minor and major domestic and commercial works, including boiler installations and repairs, central heating, re-wiring, shower installations, fire alarms, CCTV, and new bathrooms and kitchens. So – what’s the secret of Sam’s success in business? “I think it’s important to offer a professional, efficient and courteous service at all times,” he explains. “Looking after our customers is something we do well – and it’s the only way to ensure repeat business. If our customers like us, they’ll use us again.” Others in Sam’s age group may be joining the dole queue, but he and his company are bucking the economic trend in a really impressive way.

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Extreme recycling à la mode

fter her incredible “Trashion Show” in 2010’s Brighton Fashion week, some people may have wondered how Jess Eaton could top such a creative and stunning collection. When your models have sported Lidl bag hot pants, Barbie doll farthingales and Kettle crisp packet suits, who knows where you’re going to go next.

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But Jess did not I never, ever disappoint, kill animals for continuing on the our designs and theme of “Extreme wouldn’t accept recycling” for the anything that “Roadkill Couture” had been killed show. Although the for the purpose idea might be challenging to those with a delicate sensibility, this was a surprisingly beautiful collection.

The use of animals in fashion is, of course, a well established tradition – think leather shoes – often sparking controversy and even high emotion –

Pheasant collar

think mink coats – among activists and public alike. However, Jess swears “ I never ever kill animals for our designs and we wouldn’t accept anything that has been killed for the purpose of turning it into a fashion item. What I do, is take these animals, once their natural lives are over, and give them an endless afterlife. “I’ve had a few people already say to me that when their household pet dies, they’ll bring it to me.” The desire to use fur coupled with an aversion to the fur trade could be seen as an insurmountable challenge, but not for Jess who chooses to use the pelts, feathers and bones of animals that have been killed on roads, or for food, or died of natural causes. Jess picks animals up herself from the roads around Brighton, from local abattoirs and even plans to begin a special range of projects using people’s deceased pets. So don’t be surprised if

you spot her picking out her materials from the road sides of Brighton or frequenting the local abattoir. She has even put together jackets created from the fur of lab rats. And what beautiful, evocative fashion she crafts from these most unlikely of sources. Necklaces from duck skulls or dresses made from pheasant feathers, ram’s horned hats, and of course, recycled roadkill furs. Having taken Extreme recycling to a new level, we can hardly wait to see where she takes the idea next for her 2012 collection. Jess’s Roadkill Couture is available exclusively from her shop EatonNott www.eatonnott.co.uk By: igoR sRziC-CaRtlEdgE

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shoe

Men: must go on! the

Why not put a spring

It’s the way you wear ‘em: Don’t go for the safe option,

in your step with

wearing black and brown coloured shoes. They are great for the workplace, but when out and about, be more adventurous. Put your best foot forward with a dash of colour. But just how do you wear them? Here are our top tips:

these new and

l Every summer men get out their flip flops and flap around town in them. Don’t. Flip flops are beachwear only

exciting shoe styles

l An even worse look is men wearing regular work shoes but without socks (even David Cameron did this) l Your shoes should be darker than your trousers

this season says

l No socks with sandals or white socks with black or brown shoes l Jazz up grey suits and black shoes with stripey socks

Igor Srzic-Cartledge Canvas Plimsoll, £10, Matalan Wear with off white and beige coloured jeans

Lace up canvas trainers, £20.00, Jacarno Wear with shorts and jeans

l Match your socks to your shoes

Yoredale, £32, Brantano Wear with casual/smart trousers but not suits

Cracker Desert Shoe, £59.99 Office Wear with dark jeans

Suede Brogue, £25, Matalan Wear with casual/smart trousers but not suits

Sinbad boat shoe, £64.99, Office Wear with shorts and jeans

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TABLE TALK

DAN FOx

Wonders what lies beyond that veil?

n the ever competitive restaurant business, diners need to see what is inside a restaurant before they enter, don’t they? After-all, among the numerous restaurant failures you can probably remember, how many were in old bank buildings with narrow and high windows?

At Havana Spoon, though the front walls are of glass, the interior is fully hidden behind voiles. Like every other passer-by, no doubt, I spent months feeling desperate to see inside. Even now, a year after opening, the voiles are parted only slightly to offer a tantalising glimpse.This brings to mind the stunningly attractive woman who retains her demure appearance with fleeting glimpses of what she has to offer. What lies behind the veil? I made a reservation to find out. After a glass of wine at their moodily dark Copper Bar, we took our place on bright white seats, at a white table beneath a white, chandliered ceiling and we were handed a menu they herald as ‘Modern European with a French Twist’. You know the feeling where you are torn between several dishes? This was it. I started with Tuna sashimi, soba noodle rolls, pink ginger and sesame dressing – a lovely combination of subtle flavours to complement the tuna. The lady ordered wild mushroom, parmesan and truffle oil risotto. A wonderfully rich and creamy dish (we both agreed). For the main course, the lady ordered oven roast cod, crayfish and potato bisque, crumbed cod cheeks. She enjoyed the subtlety of flavour and crisp skin. I chose the stuffed chicken breast with hazelnuts and pancetta, onion squash gratin, silverskin onions. I always feel that chicken breast needs a lot of help to give it some flavour – this worked in spades. We accompanied the food with a bottle of Montrachet (£89) – I know it is extravagant but the lady was worth it! We couldn’t both manage three courses so shared roast pineapple with ginger and bourbon cream – quite lovely. They have a really extensive menu with twelve starters (six vegetarian) and twenty main courses (five vegetarian). I am glad they have avoided the fashion for revamping the menu every few weeks (inevitably leaving a small number of selections). NiggLES: Havana Spoon has a great wine list but it is not for the faint hearted – house white and red are £22.50 each. Service is a mandatory 12.5 percent although the service was, at best, average. For instance, we ordered bottled water and it failed to arrive even after requesting this several times. VERDiCt: Go ahead – lift the veil. This lady has been giving you encouraging glances for some time now. You won’t be disappointed with the inventive and appealing menu.

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DON’tallow back pain

and stress in other joints in the body, including the back. Movement is essential to keeping your body in good working order. In the later stages you become less mobile, which can affect your back too. Aim to go for a walk every day, even if it’s just around Michael Cassidy-Hogg DC, the block. To get the Chiropractor at Align, doctors of chiropractic most out of it, leave says you don’t have to put up with it before the handbag at home or after childbirth so you can swing your arms naturally, www.chiropractorbrighton.com and go at a comfortable but brisk pace; this helps the discs in your back to stay healthy. Of course the ideal time to start looking after yourself is before you plan to conceive. If you’re in good shape, your muscles are toned and strong, and your posture is well aligned before you get pregnant, you’re more likely to have a comfortable pregnancy. Ice is a great natural painkiller and anti-inflammatory. A bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea-towel will do the trick, or you can get a gel pack for about a fiver which you can use repeatedly (and Movement is you won’t accidentally eat the multiessential to defrosted peas). Put it on the sore area keeping your for 10 minutes, then back in the freezer body in good and repeat the process an hour later. working order Exercise makes a huge difference, by maintaining joint mobility, toning your muscles, and also from the natural ne in three pregnant women endorphins you get. There are lots of suffer with back pain during classes for mums-to-be, including yoga pregnancy; it even has its own and water-based ones. If you’re a fan of initials: PGLBP (pregnancy related low the gym you can still carry on training by back pain). You don’t have to put up modifying your exercises, even up until with back pain before and after the late stages. Ask your gym if they childbirth, but unfortunately a lot of have a personal trainer who specialises in people do. exercise during and after pregnancy. Painkillers are of course an option, but Contact Advance Personal Training many pregnant women choose to limit based at Impulse Leisure if you’d like the toxins they put in their body and look more information: 01323 839023. for natural approaches instead. Natural therapies like chiropractic and Most back pain comes from the osteopathy can be very effective. They muscles and joints in your back letting work by keeping your body balanced, you know they’re under abnormal strain your joints and muscles in good working and generally unhappy. As your posture order, and improving your posture. They changes and you gain weight (in a very are safe at any stage of pregnancy and beautiful way) your back will have more are a popular choice of care amongst stress that it’s accustomed to. many health-minded women. Also around this time the hormone Alexander Technique is also excellent relaxin, which helps the pelvic bones for learning how to minimise the stress move during childbirth, can cause laxity on your body, whether you are sitting,

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pregnancy

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standing or even lying down. When we see pregnant women in our clinic, something we often notice is a small difference in leg length. This is very common and many people don’t even notice they have it, but it can exaggerate the physical stresses of pregnancy. A small insert in the shoe can make all the difference here. Building good postural habits from the start can save you a lot of trouble. When your baby is born, don’t start carrying them on the same side all the time or it will throw your back out, and be a hard

habit to break later. Likewise for your handbag, shopping, and baby carriers. If you get any severe pain during pregnancy you should see your GP. But although some discomfort is common, for the most part you can feel in control and enjoy this amazing time as much as possible! This article is not intended to be diagnostic, but to give you an idea of the many ways you can help yourself. Tip: A pillow between your knees when you sleep can make you more comfortable

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Make a note...

Sharon Miller highlights what’s happening in WORTHING Friday 6th April

Calling all children to an Easter Egg Hunt at Amazon Adventure in Worthing. Th event takes place from 9.30am to midday and 1.30pm to 5.00pm. Includes art and crafts for the kids to enjoy. Friday 13th April

An Edwardian Themed Charity Evening is being held at The Dome, Marine Parade, Worthing at 7.00 pm to remember the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Tickets to include champagne, a traditional Edwardian menu, half a bottle of wine and string quartet. Tickets cost £50.00. Tel: 01903 210044. Saturday 14th April

Worthing & District Cats Protection Spring Fayre will be held at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church Hall, The Street, Rustington from 10 am to 12.30 pm. Further info at www.cats.org.uk/worthing. Saturday 21st April

Kids Kaboodle nearly new sale will be held at The Charmandean Centre, Worthing from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Rummage through clothes, toys,

books, prams and buggies. There is a free goody bag for first 100 people. And

Worthing National Trust Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 2.15pm at Durrington Community Centre, New Road, Durrington. This will be followed by a talk by Gilly Halcrow on Food, Drink and Table Manners from 1200 to 2012. Tel: 01903 367485. Wednesday 25th April

Worthing & District Cats Protection group will also be holding their first Fashion Show at 7.30pm at The Charles Dickens, Heene Road, Worthing. The evening promises to be lots of fun, with volunteers appearing on the ‘Cat Walk’! Tickets are £5 and are available from their shop at 35 Rowlands Road. Tel: 01903 767274. Friday 27th April

Faith Through Action presents ‘Cockles and Mussels Alive, Alive Ho!’ at 7.00 pm at Kar’ban, 44 Portland Road, Worthing. This will be an exciting, lively evening with Maria Ventura, Paul and Friends in concert with accompanist Alma Cronin. Tickets cost £7.50 and are available from Vic on 07553 467 869.

If you are holding an event and would like details to appear on this page, contact me on Sharon.miller6@btinternet.com

Sunday 29th April

There will be fun for all the family at the Tots That Rock Party and Disco at The Shoreham Centre in Pond Road from 2.30pm-4.30pm. Join in with singing, dancing, games, disco, a fancy dress competition, prizes, plus a surprise special guest. For the adults there is a licensed bar. Advance tickets cost £4 for Adults and £2 Children in advance, or on the door £5 Adults and £3 Children. Call Sarah on 07710 940276 or Allie on 07961 363658. Looking ahead.... Thursday 3rd May

Lieutenant Colonel Roderick Macarthur, who commanded a Royal Engineer Bomb Disposal Unit in the 1970s, will give an illustrated talk of life in this highly revered regiment. The venue is the Ardington Hotel, Steyne Gardens, Worthing. The talk will commence at 7.00pm, followed by dinner at 8.00pm. Tickets are £20.95 to include two courses and a glass of wine. Pre ordering when booking is required on 01903 230451.

Have a wonderful Easter and see you next month.

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Jennifer Mendoza highlights what’s happening in ADUR

Throughout the year

Friday 6th April

Saturday 14th April

Good Friday concert Shoreham Oratorio Choir, 7.30 pm St Mary de Haura Church, East Street, Shoreham-bySea

Alter Eagles. An alternative Eagles tribute band will be at Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham, 8 pm. £11

mozart Requiem Pergolesi Stabat Mater arranged for SOC by conductor, Tony Allen Soprano: Fiona Baines Alto: Hilary Andrews Tenor: Richard Newman Bass: Edward Hawkins Organ: Joseph Wicks The Oratorio Ensemble Entrance free with retiring collection www.shoreham-oratorio-choir.co.uk Saturday 7th April

Southlands Hospital, League of Friends coffee morning. Methodist church hall, Brunswick Road. 10am to 12 noon Tuesday 10th April

Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham Internationally known guitarist Richard Durrant performs at 3pm. £6

If you are holding an event and would like details to appear on this page, contact me on Jenmonthebeach@aol.com

Shoreham Farmers Market, voted the best Farmers Market in Sussex will have at least 45 stalls selling a wide range of local fresh produce and goods. Street entertainment provided, plus coffee shops have tables and chairs in the open. East Street & St Marys Road. Open all morning until 1pm Until 15th April

It's Lambing Season at Coombes Farm. Steyning (follow the signs from A27). Walk among the ewes and lambs as they play freely around the farm. Take a tractor & trailer ride and admire the views from the top of The Downs.

We are fortunate that Shoreham houses the oldest commercial airport in the UK. It is also home to the biggest charity air show in the world and the second biggest general air show in the world. This year the event will be the first weekend of September, full details will be in What's Happening Magazine as one of the sponsors. The airport famed for its Art-Deco appearance and used as a back drop in many movies and television shows, is open to the public daily for lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon teas. You can sit alongside the aircraft as they land and take off just yards away.

Saturday 21st April

Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham Barnstormers Comedy. Stand up comedy at its best. Appearances by Alan Francis, Rob Collins, Earl Okin. 8pm, £14.

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FEVZI TURKALP Reviews the:

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Pros... • Four times as many pixels as the iPad 2 on the same 9.7-inch sized screen, allowing much sharper rendition of text, images and video • Utilises new A5X faster dual core processor with quad core graphics engine, required to push around 4 times as many pixels as iPad 2 • Rear camera now upgraded – can now shoot 5 Megapixel still images and a very welcome full 1080p video at up to 30 frames per second. As with the iPhone 4S this camera has an F2.4, 5-element lens, although 5 Megapixel is less than that of the 8 Megapixel rating of the 5S. Specs aside, it’s clear that the camera in the new iPad produces good quality stills and video, and is a substantial leap forward over the poor rear facing camera in the iPad • Built-in voice dictation allows use to dictate emails, text messages, notes, Facebook entries etc. • Similar battery life as iPad 2 (up to 10 hours) thanks to much higher capacity battery (increased from 25 Watt-Hour in iPad 2 to 42.5 Watthour in the new iPad) • iPad Wi-Fi + 4G models can now be used as Wi-Fi hotspots to allow up to five devices to access the Internet via the iPad’s hotspot • Utilises energy efficient Bluetooth 4.0 technology

Apple’s new iPad is a fantastic tablet device, but should you buy it? The new iPad’s ultra high resolution is classleading and opens the door to HD content and ultra high resolution eBooks, web browsing and apps. This is an important leap forward both for the user and for Apple’s content driven business model. Hopefully, next year further improvements will allow Apple to refine these new technologies and release a 4th Generation iPad which weighs a little less than this new iPad and has UK/European compatible 4G. App and content developers will have learned how to make full use of this splendid ultra high resolution screen by then. However, make no mistake, this is the best iPad ever and this is probably a great time to buy the new iPad. If you own an iPad 2 and you’re happy with it, try out the new iPad in an Apple store, but you might decide to wait for a 4th generation iPad next year before putting down your cash.

Cons... • Weight: 662g for Wi-Fi + 4G model, and 650g for Wi-Fi only model, it is around 50g heavier than iPad 2 • 9.4mm thickness, (around 0.6mm thicker than iPad 2, though not noticeable) and the slightly different bevelled edges could conceivably cause compatibility issues with a few iPad 2 accessories, time will tell • Small increase in weight and thickness is presumably a result of having to provide 70 percent more battery capacity to support the higher resolution display and more powerful processor it requires. • Front facing camera remains VGA as with iPad 2 so still no HD video conferencing, FaceTime, Skype etc. • No 4G networks in UK. 4th Generation iPad will probably launch around the same time these Networks become available • It seems that the 4G implementation (frequencies) on this iPad may not be compatible with UK or European 4G when it does arrive • Disappointing not to see a 128GB model, particularly as HD movies and other high resolution content will consume far more space • Apple’s Siri system is still not supported on the iPad • I noticed that unlike iPad 2, a small area of the new iPad’s back can get a little hot at times. Not so much to make it uncomfortable to hold, but certainly enough to be noticeable at times • Voice dictation only operates when you have an active Internet connection, be it WiFi or 3G

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tHE MONEY gURU Protecting your family should the worst happen JASON FIN CH

amilies find discussing their finances and mortality ‘uncomfortable’. This month we will take a brief look at the effects of ignoring the issue and failing to appreciate the value of protecting your family – surely the most important aspect of your overall financial planning. The latest Aviva Family Finances Report reveals that many UK families are putting luxuries ahead of protecting their loved ones financially. The report discovered that while 50 percent of families are happy to pay for a satellite television package, just 40 percent have life insurance. It also found that families are more likely to have insurance for their mobile phone (14 percent) than insurance that will protect their family financially if they were to suffer a critical illness (13 percent). Similarly, more people have taken out an extended warranty on electrical items (13 percent) than have income protection insurance, which would potentially pay an income for life should they be unable to work as a result of an accident or illness (10 percent).

Lack of understanding The report also reveals that the majority of UK families are avoiding the issue of what they would do if something happened to an income earner because they find discussing their finances and mortality ‘uncomfortable’. This is in spite of the financial worries that could be caused by not having protection, exacerbating emotional distress at a difficult time. As a result, many families ignore the issue and fail to

appreciate the value of protecting their family compared to spending on other items. Avoiding putting measures in place No one likes to dwell on poor health or mortality, but by denying that illness – or worse – is even a possibility, people are avoiding putting measures in place to protect their loved ones. Too many people assume that someone else will step in and look after their families if they weren’t there to provide for them, but the reality is very different. Unnecessary risk People need to ask themselves just how they would pay for their mortgages, their food and all the other costs of living should they suddenly lose an income. While no one likes to think about “what ifs”, by not even considering these scenarios, people could be putting the future financial security of their families at unnecessary risk.

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Fashion and Beauty Editor Igor Srzic Cartledge gets up close and personal with Scott Gil-Woolgar from Brighton’s Next Hot Model Brighton’s Next Hot Model is an event that’s been created by ‘mojo by phuk photography’ to find an undiscovered Hot Girl and Boy who will win an allexpenses paid trip to Dubai to have their portfolio photographed. 22

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What’s Happening with FASHION

Brighton’s next

hot modeL Fashion and Beauty Editor Igor Srzic Cartledge is a judge on Brighton’s Next Hot Model. He chatted with Scott Gil-Woolgar to find out more.

Igor: Why is this important to you? Scott: Everyone expects London to be the Fashion capital of the UK, but when you walk around Brighton, it’s so clear that fashion is very much alive and kicking. What with the many independent boutiques, salons, and of course the people who live here and visit, Brighton is trendy and fashionable. Igor: How did it begin? Scott: It began with a small competition my business partner Fatosh, (founder of Brighton’s Next Hot Model), ran in Worthing to test the water, before we brought it to Brighton. We were also looking at ways we could raise the profile of our own business, ‘mojo by phuk photography’, a photographic portfolio company, but with a difference. Igor: What’s mojo by phuk photography? Scott: We have a team comprising of a brilliant fashion photographer, Phil Howard, along with a fashion stylist, hair stylist and a makeup artist, and we shoot on location in Brighton and the surrounding areas. Itʼs a wonderful experience where you can feel like a model for the day. Plus you walk away with a fantastic portfolio of photographs and memories of a fun day. This experience doesnʼt have to be for themselves. Itʼs a great idea for a present, whether itʼs a wedding, birthday, engagement, Valentines or simply a way of marking a special occasion. We even did a shoot with someone and their motor-bike – they were selling it and wanted a special way to remember it.

Igor: How do the girls and boys enter Brighton’s Next Hot Model? Scott: We are holding four heats at Madame Geisha on Friday 20th and 27th April, and Friday 4th and 11th May from 7pm. Anyone who thinks they’re hot can turn up at any of those heats and we’ll take their photograph and a few details. It’s as simple as that. Twelve girls and twelve boys will be selected to go through to the Grand Final, with a chance to win that dream portfolio shot on location in Dubai. Igor: Tell me about the Grand Final Scott: This amazing night is being held at The Old Market in Hove on Friday 25th May hosted by Miss Stephanie Starlet. We have a celebrity panel of judges who will decide the fate of the 24 finalists! Sophie Anderton (top British model) is our head judge, and helping her to make that final decision is Mark Woolley (Creative Director of Electric Hairdressing), Winston Ellis (actor – The Dark Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean, Holby City), John Bruce (international model scout and booker), Fatosh Kalan (founder of Brighton’s Next Hot Model) and someone called Igor Szric Cartledge. Don’t know if you know him? There is also live music and entertainment. Headlining are Two Spot Gobi who are incredible, with two albums already under their belt, and a growing fan base across Europe and the USA. We also have a charity auction to raise funds for The Sussex Beacon. Many companies are kindly donating to this worthwhile cause, including Shu Uemura (who are also doing the make up for the finalists), Electric Hairdressing

(they are styling our finalists hair), Dental & Derma Health Spa, The Body Shop and A New You. The icing on the cake is the couture gown that Sophie Anderton is wearing at the Grand Final. This has been designed and made by Mazelino and is sure to create a bidding war on the night. Igor: Are there still tickets available? Scott: Yes, but they are limited. If you want to enjoy the evening in style there are VIP tables next to the catwalk and stage. VIP guests receive a goody bag full of treats, courtesy of the companies involved. There are also complimentary canapés of ‘fusion food’ from Sylvan Oak as well as drinks courtesy of Pinky Vodka and Pussy Energy Drinks. These tickets can be requested through myself and Fatosh. Standard tickets are available through: The Old Market Box Office. Tel: 01273 201 801 www.theoldmarket.com Contact details: Scott Gil-Woolgar 07545 611 724 Fatosh Kalan 07809 403 375 www.brightonsnexthotmodel.com www.mojophotouk.co.uk ww.philliphowardphotography.com Email: mojophoto@mail.com

Igor Srzic Cartledge is What’s Happening Magazine Fashion and Beauty editor. He is also a fashion stylist, journalist and broadcaster. You can contact him on 07961 314 637 igorhappeningmag@aol.com

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DE VERE The Grand Hotel

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The Grand Hotel is inviting its local community to an intimate evening on Thursday 10th May where guests are invited to explore the various tasting options from Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Champagne – paired with delicious canapés from Grand Head Executive Chef Alan White. Aptly named the “Ruinart Blanc de Blancs interpretation tasting with canapés”, the event will be hosted by Andrea Crippa from Ruinart Maison team.

The Grand Hotel invites guests to join them on a nostalgic musical journey with their new resident Jazz singer, Matthew vanKan. www.vankan.co.uk Matthew’s classic musical stance and the Grand’s timeless elegance is an ideal match. His vocal deliveries of The Greats such as Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra have already propelled him to huge heights. Last year he sung for Coca-Cola and opened Dermot O’Leary’s seafood brasserie, Fishy Fishy, not to mention the top end hotels and international venues he has graced too – The W Hotel Doha and Qatar are just to name a few. VanKan describes himself as a “modern day crooner, honouring a classic, timeless style whilst attempting to add a personal modern twist” which has led to a phenomenal flood of bookings both at home and internationally and an ever increasing army of online fans! Take the opportunity to dress up and indulge in an evening of tailor-made cocktails or guests can book dinner at the AA rosette awarded King’s Restaurant where classic contemporary English cuisine is served using local produce and the freshest ingredients.

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Guests can book a table for dinner from 8.00 pm to continue their evening at The Grand Hotel after the event – and perhaps indulge in some more champagne. The Victoria bar will be perfect to continue their glamorous evening along with the resident pianist to accompany the popping of corks. The professional tasting kit, Interaction evening with Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, will be on sale for £35.00 – or if your nose and palate are up to scratch you could win one on the night by entering the competition.

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From 7pm the King’s Terrace will open to 25 guests (five serving tables) and each guest will be served 2 glasses per person and a variety of canapés. Ruinart is the perfect pairing with this iconic hotel that oozes elegance and class and it is another excuse for the local community to put on their best frock and enjoy a complete break from the norm. The event will pair the quality of this delightful champagne and encourage guests to find the flavours and distinctive characters of this prestigious Champagne house - made in the pure Ruinart tradition exclusively from the Chardonnay Grape.

Jazz affair

Dates for the Jazz Evenings: 26th April, 17th May, 21st June, 23rd Aug, 27th Sep, 25th Oct, 29th Nov and 20th Dec Entry is free from 7.30pm

The Grand Hotel Facebook page www.facebook.com/thegrandhotelbrighton will be a hotspot for competitions to reward regulars and new visitors with free drinks and discount vouchers. A full bar menu is available and no booking is required. For further information and restaurant bookings, call 01273 224370 or visit the hotel’s webiste www.devere.co.uk/our-locations/the-grand

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place was the ideal playground to the ipping a cocktail in the lounge of stars where lavish homes and lavish the Esmerelda Rennaissance golf resort at the base of the Santa Rosa tastes were catered for. This is the kind of town where you can mountains in Indian Wells, everything spend a swell night in Twin Palms, the seemed reassuringly calm. But when a house where Sinatra threw his legendary glamorous girl in a tight red dress and a handsome man in tow beamed "I've won, cocktail parties or rent the home on Ladera Circle, where Elvis honeymooned I've won sixty thousand dollars," the with Priscilla. Some created homes here tempo rose somewhat. The local radio and many have roads named after them â&#x20AC;&#x201C; station had held a competition here for Bob Hope Drive is a popular freeway. the most romantic and stylish couple in Palm Springs and the winners were quids Turn up here in January and you could spend your time star spotting because (ok, dollars) in. this is when the Palm Springs But this sort of overt glamour is International Film Festival attracts the nothing new in these celebrity-imbued Clooneys of the world into town. parts even if, in recent years, it has And all this was famously fashioned become thought of as a pensioners paradise; albeit, vitamin-boosted, healthy, out of the desert in southern California. wealthy, silver-haired city refugees in search of fun and relaxation in that order. In fact if ever a town can be accused of name-dropping it is Palm Springs. This is where the glitterati of yesteryear would escape from their gruelling filming schedules. So tight were their contracts that the Hollywood studio could call upon them at a moment's notice. This contractual leash meant they could never be more than twohours' drive away. Palm Springs is precisely one hour 53 minutes away and with great El Paseo, dubbed the Rodeo Drive of the desert. weather 10 months of the year, the

Palm Springs is set in a tea-cup shaped valley and is completely surrounded by mountains that rise to nearly 11,000 ft at an angle of 75 degrees. In between the peaks are 54 miles of lush hiking trails, interesting rock formations and lovely waterfalls that nature lovers adore. For everyone else, there are also 600 tennis courts, a staggering 39,000 swimming pools and at the last count, 700 restaurants as well as a slew of luxury spa hotels where pampering mud baths and massages is just another normal day. And then there are the myriad of designer golf courses (a handful designed by Arnold Palmer) and the designer shopping especially in the palm lined, highly manicured El Paseo, dubbed the Rodeo Drive of the Desert. The townsfolk have cleverly turned its last century provenance into a tourist trade. It simply loves to show off its quaintly retro architecture. It may as well do as it has the largest concentration of mid-20th century architecture in the world. Get there in December and the boutique hotels and historic inns throw their doors open for public 'Walk of the Inns' tours. Walking from one retrodesigned hotel to another gives an interesting peek into the minds of past architects and their creations

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Palm Springs nestles in a tea-cup shaped valley surrounded by a series of red-hued mountain ranges.

from 100-year old adobe inns to Mediterranean inspired villas. I particularly loved the motel with a kidney-shaped pool and ornamental pink flamingos. Apparently, Marilyn did too. The town is full of designer-diners such as the amazing three levelled Lulu. In El Paseo, the region's shopping area, a lively joint is the Tommy Bahama shopping and restaurant combo – a retail recipe that seems to be popular in the US and for a little more authenticity I nipped out to the Coachella Valley to dine in the Jackalope Ranch who offered live entertainment in its wild west style saloon. Yet, I had to pinch myself to remember that this land had been desert for more than 11,000 years and by the time I had wined, dined, spa'd and tee'd off with the local trendies it dawned on me that I had no choice; I had to go on a jeep tour to get a glimpse of this region's true nature - and while there to see Boot Hill, an old mining camp, where Bill Gates once held a party. The tour was a fascinating drive to the lands where the Cahuilla people lived 400 years ago. I could see the San

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ASK THE TRAVEL CLINIC I am going camping in Sweden this summer and heard I may need a vaccine against Tick Encephalitis? YES, a vaccine to offer protection against Tick borne encephalitis (TBE) would be a good idea. TBE is a viral infection, spread by tick bites, which can cause meningitis and inflammation of the brain. It can be fatal, although this is rare. TBE is usually found in central, eastern and northern Europe, particularly in forests and meadows lower than 1,400 m elevation. There are smaller areas of risk in China, Japan and the Russian Federation, including Siberia. Advice for Travellers You should consider having a TBE vaccination if: • You live, work in or frequently visit risk countries. • You are visiting the countryside, woods or forests in risk regions • You are camping, cycling or spending a lot of time outside. Two doses of TBE vaccine should be given prior to travel one month apart. Avoid tick bites by: • Wear a DEET based insect repellent • Do not ingest any unpasteurised dairy products • Check your body regularly for ticks • Make sure you know how to remove a tick. Carry a tick remover • Avoid wearing shorts and skirts. Tuck your trousers into your socks. This stops ticks crawling up your legs. • Use a permethrin clothing spray on your clothes. Sussex Travel Clinic stocks a wide range of tick removers and insect repellents. To book an appointment at Sussex Travel Clinic call 01273 749100 or book online. www.sussextravelclinic.com

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came across a puzzle in a newspaper the other day, which went something like this: “If Snow White and her seven dwarfs, Goldilocks and her three bears and Miss Muffet and her spider all went to a party, how many legs would the guests have altogether?” It seemed relatively simple to work out and I quite like this kind of thing, so I thought I’d have a go. Primary school mental arithmetic was all that seemed to be required, and I could probably do it in my head if I sat down calmly with a cup of tea. Okay, then – Snow White and the seven dwarfs. That’s eight people with two legs each – comes to sixteen. Goldilocks and the three bears – four more two-legged creatures, bringing the running total to twenty-four. Miss Muffet, twenty-six – plus the eight-legged spider beastie. Total, thirty-four. Hurray! Job done. But wait. Of the four options given (they always give you multiple choice these days, in case of brain malfunction) thirty-four was not one of the possible solutions. I’d got it wrong!

And do you know what, gentle reader? It took me absolutely ages to work out why. You see, in the picture books of my youth, the three bears were always depicted standing upright, dressed in fetching outfits and spooning porridge into their mouths with varying degrees of delight or dismay. In my mind, they’d been so humanised I actually believed they had two legs. Then, all those TV wildlife programmes came flooding back to me, where grizzly bears flexed their claws, bared their teeth and ran – yes, ran – through the forests and lakesides on all fours. Whoops! I was definitely six legs out in my calculations. And, of course – you are so smart you probably spotted this from the beginning – the correct answer is forty. There’s probably a moral to this tale, if only I could spot one. Perhaps it’s this: Beware of the bear – but only when his porridge is too hot. What’s your favourite word puzzle? Write in and let me know.

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Right on the nail Fungal nail infections are a fairly common problem. You’ll know you have this if a fingernail or toenail looks abnormally thick, or is painful and tender with swollen surrounding skin. This is best caught and treated in its early stages. If you ignore it, the infection can spread to other nails and eventually hinder everyday activities like walking or writing. You’ll need to be patient, though. Treating nail fungus can take up to six months, so there’s no quick fix. Here’s what to do. - Keep your feet as clean and dry as you can. Fungi love hot, damp conditions, so give them a good wash before bedtime, using antibacterial soap. Dry them thoroughly. Wear cotton socks to

help your feet stay cool, and avoid wearing trainers, if at all possible. - Keep your nails short. Use separate scissors or clippers for the infected nail to stop the infection spreading. - Wash your hands. Fungal infections can spread between feet and hands, so wash your hands after inspecting your feet – and vice versa. - Protect your nails by wearing cotton and vinyl gloves if you spend a lot of time with your hands in water – or heavy cotton gloves if you’re gardening. - If you bite your nails, now’s the time to kick the habit. And if you’re

a smoker, think seriously about quitting. Both habits can cause problems with your nails. - Ask your local pharmacist for advice. The pharmacy is always an excellent first port of call. There are plenty of treatment products which you can buy over the counter – usually in the form of creams or liquid you can paint on. In some cases you may need to take antifungal tablets, which can be prescribed by your doctor. Remember – if you notice unexplained changes in the colour of your nails, this could be a symptom of something more serious, like heart disease or anaemia. Don’t delay – make an appointment with your GP.

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veryone knows the frustration of losing your car keys or not remembering where you put your spectacles. But there’s a vast difference between occasional memory lapses and conditions like dementia.

“I completely forgot my appointment – must be getting senile.” Older people make wry jokes like this all the time, but the truth is that many of us are worried about losing our mental faculties as the years go by. Someone’s name can be on the tip of your tongue, or the right word to describe something just won’t spring to mind. But this kind of patchy forgetfulness is not normally associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s. There are all kinds of physical reasons why our memory may not be what it once was. High blood pressure can be a factor, and so can fatigue, depression, high cholesterol, stroke, too much alcohol or even nutritional deficiencies – so it could be worth talking to your GP. But if you’re otherwise healthy, memory loss is not something you necessarily have to live with. Here are some quick tips, involving mental exercises and lifestyle changes which could help improve your memory and keep it strong for years to come. Write it down. Use a diary, a calendar or a notebook to record important dates and other stuff you need to remember. The very act of writing helps to fix the information in your brain, and you can refresh your memory by looking at the notes later. Keep your mind busy. Do crossword puzzles, play Scrabble or read books which present a bit of a challenge. The brain is just like any

DiD YOU KNOW… • We store our memories in the part of the brain called the hippocampus. This can decline with age, so by the time people reach their 80s they may have lost as much as 20 percent of the nerve connections in the hippocampus. • Experts believe we can hold about seven items in the short-term memory for about 20 to 30 seconds.Try it with a random list of words or objects placed on a table. Study them for a minute then wait 30 seconds before recalling the list. How did you do? • There are around 24 million people across the globe living with some form of dementia. Without a major medical breakthrough, this figure could reach a staggering 84 million by the year 2040. • There are about 820,000 dementia sufferers in the UK. Although dementia is a condition which mostly affects older people, around 15,000 of these sufferers are under 65. other part of the body – the more it’s exercised and tested, the stronger it gets. Make a mental connection. Suppose you want to remember your PIN number which, let’s say, is 3945. You could tell yourself it’s the dates of World War II (1939-1945). Or if it’s 6135, you could devise a code (A=1, B=2) so your PIN number spells the word FACE. Or make it personal – family birthdays or the year you got married. Get more antioxidents in your diet. One theory about memory loss is that it’s caused by free radicals – unstable oxygen molecules in the bloodstream. You can’t get rid of these, but you can counteract some of their harmful effects by making sure you include plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet. Go for the ones with the brightest colours – tomatoes, yellow peppers, oranges and blackcurrants. They’re all delicious and are believed to protect us from several age-related diseases of the brain. Drink more water. About 85 percent of the brain consists of

water, so if you don’t keep your fluid levels topped up you’ll suffer from dehydration. This makes it much harder to remember things – so aim for about eight (250ml) glasses of water every day. And cut down on the booze. Alcohol has been receiving a bad press recently, and rightly so, as even small amounts can impair the memory. Alcohol also disrupts sleep patterns, leading to fatigue and further impact on your memory – so stick to soft drinks if you want to remain mentally active.

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With most deposit accounts paying less than one percent, you may wonder if it’s worth saving at all. And, of course, you want access to that money when you need it. So how can you build a savings nest egg, and get a worthwhile return on your money? Here are some tips on making the most of your savings. 1. Work out how much you can afford to save. Keep a check of every penny you spend in a month, then set a budget for essentials, and see how much is left. Set up a monthly payment into a savings account – even small amounts can build up nicely over the years. 2. Set yourself goals. It’s much easier to save if you’re doing it for something specific, like Christmas presents, a car or a dream holiday. 3. Beat the taxman. He’ll take about 20p out of every £1 you earn, if you let him – so don’t. If you’re a taxpayer, use tax-free havens like Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs). You can deposit anything from £1 up to £5,340 into a cash ISA this tax year, and your partner can do the same. This puts your money beyond the taxman’s reach. Other tax-free havens include National Savings Certificates and Premium Bonds – all Ernie’s prizes are tax-free. 4. Sleep tight. No investment is worth losing sleep over, so don’t put your money with providers you don’t know or are uncertain about. Remember, if a deal looks too good to be true, it probably is!

StAYiNg HEALtHY, StAYiNg ACtiVE If you have been along to your local gym recently you’ve probably noticed it’s full of older folk, all busy exercising and thoroughly enjoying themselves. A new study by Nuffield Health discovered that, compared to teenage gym goers, older members make, on average, 20 more visits to fitness centres every year. The study assessed the gym habits of 120,000 fitness centre members, and found that our annual visits to the gym increase by four times as many for each decade that passes, reaching our peak at age 66. If you thought for one moment that your local gym was the sole domain of the young, think again. It seems that as we get older we’re even more interested in maintaining a healthy, active life.

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Do you feel more comfortable in your own skin now you’ve reached the age of wisdom and shed all those professional responsibilities? According to a new study by the University of Warwick, our mental satisfaction increases after middle age even if our physical quality of life may not be so good. The doctor who led this cheering study suggests it could be due to better coping strategies when we’re faced with difficult circumstances. Or perhaps our expectations from life are less ambitious. The research showed that getting the right amount of sleep if you’re also plays a part in the happiness stakes. Those who managed over 45 between six and eight hours per night tended to have better physical and mental health scores than those who slept on average for fewer than six or – surprisingly – more than eight hours. So, when does true happiness begin? The findings show that we hit our low point at around age 45, then bounce back and start to feel increasingly cheerful in succeeding years. Welcome to the Happy Club!

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Vegans go all the way! With record numbers of people flocking to The Vegan Fair in Hove last month (March), along with news alerts reporting the health problems attributed to our largely, animal based, Western diets; a clear trend is emerging towards consumers discovering the benefits of a Vegan Diet. Whereas vegetarians don’t eat any product that an animal has died to provide, vegans go one step further and eliminate any food that an animal has produced so that includes all dairy products, milk and often honey. Veganism, in this country, has largely grown out of the animal rights movement to avoid supporting the hideous animal cruelty in modern factory farms and abattoirs. However, the benefits of a plant based diet have been known in many other cultures for thousands of years for health and often economic factors. In Japan the high consumption of soya and its derivative bean curd or tofu

Clare McIvor, Chef Director of award winning restaurant, Green Cuisine in Worthing, writes about the growing dietary trend towards Veganism and it’s relevance to all those concerned about health, animal welfare and the global environment. eliminates menopausal symptoms. Likewise the Ayurvedic diet in India is largely vegan, based on plants, seeds, spices and herbs and is renowned for it incredible health benefits, nutritional richness and absolute deliciousness! Currently there are three main factors why people are choosing to turn vegan. Healthy living is of paramount concern and a balanced, well planned vegan diet is low in fat and high in protein and includes every nutrient required. It includes plenty of detoxing fruit and veggies as well as super foods such as soya and brown rice. By incorporating wholemeal and unprocessed ingredients it can be low GI and so of benefit to diabetics and women suffering from Polycystic Ovarian

Syndrome. It is suitable for people with dairy and egg allergies or intolerances. Animal welfare concerns mean that people don’t want to eat food that has caused extreme animal suffering. The incarceration of sentient animals in barbaric factory farms is unacceptable in a civilised society. Many omnivores now only buy free range organic meat. Environmental sustainability requires that vegetable protein is more efficiently used when consumed directly by humans rather than feeding it to animals which are then eaten by people. One of the main misconceptions of Veganism is that the dishes are boring and bland. I would concede that more time, effort, thought and attention to detail is needed. Care too must be taken to ensure the diet is nutritionally balanced but this is perfectly possible and at Green Cuisine we rise to the challenge! Coming Soon to Green Cuisine – Ayurvedic Cookery Demonstration Tel 01903 211338 for more info.

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Private Medical Insurance or NHS? Bonnie Margo weighs up the pros and cons of renewing her private health care insurance

ow many of you who have private health insurance have found that once you hit a certain age, the premiums go sky high? Having said that, private health insurance was never cheap, but always affordable and if you searched around, you could probably find a provider that suited your needs. Having said that, once you change providers, you may find that they will not cover you for any previous medical history or conditions for which you are currently taking medication. It seems to me that these medical insurance companies only want young people who are healthy and will obviously not claim and so the insurance company is collecting rather than paying out. As you get older, the premiums become more expensive if you need to use your health insurance for various ailments. One never knows when ill health is going to strike. Don’t get me wrong, private health hospitals provide a wonderful service and the accommodation (private rooms, en-suite facilities and food choices) are all extremely good. Plus, what you are really paying for, is time – whereas you may have to go on a long waiting list on the NHS for certain ailments, with private health insurance, you can be seen much quicker and then if surgery is required, you can pick a specific surgeon and dates of hospitalisation and operation to suit. But, of course, this comes at a price and if your surgeon’s fees do not work within the provider’s guide-lines (as many don’t) the shortfall can be very high. On personal experience, I have had private health insurance for around 17 years and although I have not had a large amount of claims (thank goodness), I have experienced a change of providers (due to enormous

rate hikes) and surgery and hospitalisation in recent years. Now the years are creeping up, I am finding the cost to be almost unmanageable, which brings me on to my recent ‘dabble’ with the NHS. I had to see my doctor regarding some neck pain that was troubling me and he told me I needed to have an x-ray. He immediately gave me a form to take to the local polyclinic, which, as it is only about five minutes away, I took straight away, all the time thinking ‘how long am I going to have to wait?’ When I arrived there were quite a few people waiting but I was called within just a few minutes. The radiologist noticed how surprised I was at such amazing service and I told her you wouldn’t get this sort of availability privately. It’s so true, the NHS gets such bad press sometimes, especially about waiting times, but I have to speak as I find. Within two weeks I was having physiotherapy at the same place on a regular basis at no cost to me at all. Having always paid for physiotherapy in the past, this was indeed, a great saving. The question is, “do I want to renew my private health insurance when it ceases at the end of this year, as inevitably, it will be even more costly?” I may scout around to see if there are any companies that may be more affordable but as I mentioned earlier, I will not be covered for any of the conditions I have at present or shall I place my health in the hands of the NHS completely? Quite a dilemma. To conclude, the NHS will always be there for any serious or life-threatening ailments and offers a brilliant service. It’s just the painful, lesser conditions that people have to suffer while waiting for operations, that causes the problem and I can’t see it getting any better. Let’s hope we never have to use either.

What does Private Medical Insurance cover? PMI will cover the cost of specialists, surgery, bed and nursing bills in a private hospital and X-rays. Expect better facilities, tastier food and a room with a phone and television and perhaps an ensuite bathroom. Also you will have unrestricted visiting hours. Some insurers do accept new customers at any age but policies become more expensive as you grow older and for some it may become too dear to buy. What doesn’t it cover? Policies don’t generally cover long-term illness that cannot be cured. Asthma, diabetes and multiple sclerosis are examples Pre-existing medical conditions won’t be covered. So if you know you will need an operation in a few months, you won’t be able to buy PMI to cover this now. Conditions such as alcoholism or drug abuse, dental treatment, HIB/Aids,infertility, normal pregnancy or cosmetic surgery. What to consider when taking out Private Health Insurance How much do you want to spend? Do you want to pay for part of your treatment? Would you agree to a restricted choice of hospitals? Do you want your cover to include seeing a specialist and having diagnostic tests (e.g., Xrays and blood tests) as an outpatient? Do you want a choice of hospitals, or would you be happy to have any treatment that you might need, in a hospital available from a limited range chosen by your insurance company? Note: PMI is not an alternative to the NHS; private hospitals do not have casualty departments

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Local

knowledge the olympic flame to travel through Worthing & Lancing

The Torch will arrive in Worthing at 4.25pm at the top of the A24 Broadwater Street West, travelling down Chapel Road, South Street, along Marine Parade into The Steyne and along the A259 Brighton Road. It will reach Lancing at 5.16pm and continue to travel along the Brighton Road up into South Street and to the top of Grinstead Lane. Residents living in and around Worthing and Lancing can find out when it will be travelling along their nearest high street, through their town square or past their local village shop. Each Torchbearer will wear a white and gold uniform which has been designed by Adidas. An average of 115 Torchbearers a day will carry the Olympic Flame during its 8,000 mile journey around the UK before it arrives at the Olympic Stadium on 27th July for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signifying the official start of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

montefiore hospital sponsors St Ann’s Well Gardens Spring Festival The annual Spring Festival at St Ann’s Well Gardens in Hove is to be sponsored by Spire Healthcare, who is developing a new hospital in nearby Montefiore Road. The sponsorship will give the festival a secure financial footing and help fund future projects and events in the gardens. The Montefiore Hospital, scheduled to open later this year, will provide a healthcare facility where patients in and around Brighton and Hove can access the most up-to-date clinical care in the country. Speaking of the decision to support St Ann’s Well Gardens, James Dempster the hospital’s marketing manager said: “At Spire we are committed to supporting communities around our hospitals so we are delighted to support this wonderful festival which is enjoyed by many local people.

“The gardens are a lovely feature of our neighbourhood and right on our doorstep so our staff and patients can easily enjoy them too.” The 2012 event takes place on Saturday, May 19th and planning is underway to provide attractions for all age groups, including a skate park, roller disco, sports activities, circus workshops and food from around the world. A highlight is the music stage – among the artists booked so far are Lewis Floyd Henry, Imperial Leisure, Tayong and an array of other talent.

Can you speak Urban? LOL Rolling on the floor laughing is an awesome mix of aerial circus theatre, big screen wii gaming, animation and video,telling true stories of young people as they navigate through both the real and the virtual world. You get to learn Urban Speak. For instance what does ROFL mean? It means Rolling on the Floor Laughing (laughing more than simply LOL) and this is how you would use it "Yo dude, I just dropped my iPod touch in the toilet!" "ROFL!" The show is on Sunday 22nd April from 3pm to 7pm at the Pavilion Theatre, Brighton Dome, £8, 01273 709709, and on Sunday 6th May as part of the Brighton Fringe at Sallis Benney Theatre, £8, 01273 917272

Fancy baring it all in Brighton? Naked swimming comes to the heart of Brighton on Saturday 14th April and you can swim naked at Brighton's city-centre Prince Regent swimming complex, and enjoy four pools, a water slide, sauna and steam room in the all-together. The clothesoptional event is a fundraiser for the seventh annual Brighton Naked Bike Ride environmental protest in June. The organisation needs funds to print publicity and handle logistics for an event

Brighton Fringe 2012 Brighton hosts England’s largest festival and this year, the 45th Brighton Fringe will take over the whole city from May 5th to 27th. There will be 675 events in this open-access mixed arts event, taking place in more than 191 venues across the city. Anyone can be part of the fringe and so participants vary from novice to professional showmen. Since 1967, Brighton Fringe has run alongside the Brighton Festival, which unlike the Fringe is a series of programed events. More information: www.brightonfestival.org and www.brightonfringe.org.

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Brighton Sea Life Centre, which has been closed since October 2011, is opening its doors again on Sunday 13th May. The sharks and tropical reefs can be seen close-up from a walkthrough tunnel and activities include a glass-bottom board, an interactive rockpool where crabs and starfish can be touched, and feeding demonstrations all day.

The Courtyard Brighton is a vibrant and sophisticated city centre restaurant – perfect for a relaxed evening out, pre- theatre set menu, daytime dining, an afternoon coffee & homemade cake, breakfast, or a catered private event. Located moments from Brighton’s main theatres: The Theatre Royal, The Pavilion Theatre, The Dome and Corn Exchange in the heart of the city’s cultural quarter. Footsteps away from the famous North & South Laines - Minutes from the Royal Pavilion and Gardens and in close proximity to the Beach and Railway Station. The Courtyard is situated in one of the most desirable and vibrant locations in Brighton.

New for this year is their jelly fish disco. These colourful marine creatures, whose bodies are 95 percent water, are surprisingly graceful and their ghost like forms are compelling to watch.

Our menus are produced with one underlying principle – freshly prepared, locally sourced cuisine. Join us for a delicious breakfast with freshly baked croissants. Stop by for a quick Lunch or choose our 2-course Lunch Set Menu for £5.95. While away the afternoon taking The Courtyard’s Afternoon Tea. Theatre goers enjoy a pre-theatre two course Set Menu for £7.95, come back after the show for a dessert and coffee. Spend a romantic candle-lit evening enjoying our Supper Menu or Daily Specials: Burger of the day Fish of the Day and Veggie Dish of the Day Call to book 01273 819600

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the Brighton Marathon This year’s marathon takes place on Sunday April 15th. Heralded as one of the top 12 running events in the UK, the event has 18,000 runners, 5000 of whom will be running for a charity.

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At 9am, the entrants will pound a route – a distance of 42.195 km or 26 miles and 385 yards – that starts with a loop of Preston Park, and then takes in the best of the city centre including Brighton Pavilion and fabulous stretches of coastal road, including panoramic views where the South Downs meet the English Channel.

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Art for Arts Sake

Doris Levinson, whose entry was of a tree, was awarded the Lord Goodman trophy for Best Artwork.

Members of the Jewish Arts Society recently displayed their work at the annual art exhibition in Hove. They came from all walks of life but what they had in common is that they are all locals and mostly over sixty years old. Between them they produced amazing art even though most hadn’t even picked up a paint brush in their lives. The chairman of the Brighton Jewish Arts Society Rochelle Oberman, an acclaimed artist and sculptress, led the initiative. She said “everyone has an inner artist, and this exhiition proves that all you need is a wish to be creative”.

Ronnie Bloom, father of Albion Chairman Tony Bloom, standing by his display of work

Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show at Brighton Centre 23rd-26th August Disney magic takes the stage in a live touring production. Favourite Disney characters join a professional illusionist live on stage in a performance that kids will love. The show features magic from Disney films performed right before your eyes: Cinderella’s rags turn into a beautiful ball gown in a split second; Aladdin’s Princess Jasmine levitates into the air; the enchanted dancing brooms in Fantasia help sweep Minnie off her feet. The Master Magician, Mickey Mouse, performs illusions along with Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother, Alice in Wonderland’s Mad Hatter, and professional illusionist Michael Barron. Snow White, Donald Duck and Goofy turn up too and children are invited up on stage to assist in the magic. Child tickets from £16.50/Adult from £19. Family tickets from £60 to £80 Box Office: 0844 847 1515 www.brightoncentre.co.uk

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For a chance to win this fabulous prize just answer the following question: Q: What do the enchanted dancing brooms in Fantasia help Minnie do? Email your answer to: editor@whatshappeningmag.co.uk or write to Editor, What’s Happening Magazine, 5 Southlands Way, BN43 6AS Terms & Conditions: Tickets valid on Thursday 23rd August at 4.30pm only. A family ticket includes 2 adults and 2 children. Child ticket is valid for under 12’s. No purchase necessary. Tickets are nonexchangeable. Closing date for entries is April 24th 2012, entries received after this date will not be counted. The Meet and Greet with the characters will take place after the show.

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We remember them.... Commemoration:

Obituary:

Umer Rashid, died aged 26

Lt Col Donald James Phillips 1931-2012, died aged 81 By: Neil Parkin, Leader Adur District Council

I met Don Phillips in 1988 when we were both elected to Adur District Council for the first time. For four years we were on the Planning Committee together. Don represented Widewater Ward until he decided not to seek re-election in 1992. his finest hour was when with local residents he successfully stopped the hasler estate doubling in size. In 1998 Don won a bye-election in Peveral Ward where he lived. In 2000 when the Conservative Party took minority control of Adur District he was the first Chairman of the Council, a position he held with great dignity and control for 2 years.

Don was a wonderful man, full of life and with a great sense of fun. he was a member of the Ski Club of Great Britain and skied at least twice a year until his late seventies. he was also a keen windsurfer until the same time. The one thing he hated was the one thing his wife Thelma loved: gardening. My enduring memory is of Don on Meridian TV during h.M.S. Shoreham’s first visit, telling Brighton & hove to watch out because we now had a Gun Boat. Good bye old friend you will be sorely missed.

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What’s Happening with ANTIQUES

seCret Dealer Simon Schneider Shares the ups and downs of the antique and jewellery trades.

n today’s financial climate more and more people are thinking of disposing of their unwanted heirlooms. Consequently, I am frequently asked for advice as to the best way of turning antiques and collectibles into cash. Effectively there are two established routes you can take to sell granny’s old silver tea pot (more on that tea pot later). The choices you are faced with is whether to sell to a reputable antique dealer or to sell in an auction. In my opinion there are pros and cons to both options. I am categorizing myself on the reputable dealers’ side of the fence, but in fairness I thought I would attempt to look a bit deeper into selling an item, say for example an old silver tea pot. Firstly, the reputable dealer: it is important to sell to someone you can trust and a bona fide dealer should always pay a fair price. Profit is not a dirty word and both individual dealers and an auction house can only survive if they are profitable. Let’s face it, when you buy something new you would expect the shop to make a profit and antique dealing is no different.

There are many things that can influence how much profit a dealer needs to make on an item. Sometimes a dealer will consider an item they are prepared to buy knowing it may be a while before they can sell it. This could be for a number of reasons ranging from how desirable and saleable the item or because they already have similar items in stock. Alternately a dealer may appraise an item he knows he can sell on quickly and will take a lower profit because he has a collector waiting. This is just one of the factors that come into play when a dealer is thinking of buying something and impacts on the price he or she is prepared to pay. I always pay a private seller a similar price as to what I would aim to pay in the trade as I think this is the fairest way to deal. I receive a lot of referrals from clients and if you are thinking of selling and hear good recommendations from friends and family about someone they have been happy to deal with it is worth contacting that dealer. The one big advantage of selling to a dealer is that you don’t pay any commission. Once the deal is done you are paid the full amount of the price you have agreed, no deductions unlike selling at auction. Auction houses in 2012 are mostly very modern beasts with the latest technology and most sales fully illustrated on the internet. This offers the potential for your goods to be seen by buyers all over the world. This sounds great but sellers should be aware of the full costs of selling at

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At an auction, I would bid up to £425 for granny’s teapot, even though I would privately pay £500 as I need to factor in the dreaded buyer’s premium

auction. Most sellers are aware that they will have to pay the auctioneer a commission from the proceeds of the sale of their article. This can range from 15 percent to 20 percent but auctions also charge the buyer a premium. This is often surprising to sellers and can make a big impact on the sale price. The buyer’s commission varies but on average it is probably in the region of 20 percent. This means dealers have to calculate the buyer’s premium into the price they are willing to pay. For example, if I attend an auction where you are selling your granny’s silver tea pot I would only bid up to £425 even though I would privately pay £500 as I need to factor in the dreaded buyer’s premium. When it comes to selling your antiques and collectibles expectations can be surprisingly optimistic, unfortunately not everything old is valued and wanted. Sometimes it falls upon the dealer to disappoint the seller but if you put it into auction and it doesn’t sell you will still pay a fee. There are other ways to sell with internet companies like EBay selling virtually anything you can describe, but it can be confusing deciding how to sell one man’s meat is one man’s poison. Please think carefully about how to maximise the potential of your antiques and collectibles and my best suggestion is to contact me, I’m always happy to advise. Please call 07801 474331 or email info@simonschneiderantiques.co.uk

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What’s Happening - Health

Health Guru Michael van Straten shares his wisdom

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Heavy rucksacks are storing up back problems for schoolkids as they regularly exceedn 15 per cent of teen body weight

HEALTH JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

When did you last pick up your child’s school bag? School rucksacks are often 15 percent of the child’s body weight. As an osteopath I have treated far too many children for back problems caused by carrying heavy school bags or rucksacks. I even made a documentary with youngsters at a school in Bedfordshire because I was so concerned about the long term effects of this avoidable condition. Now a new study from University of Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna, Spain, sheds new light on what your children are doing. Professor Alberto Ruano Ravina says that heavy rucksacks are storing up back problems for many school-kids as they regularly exceed 10 to 15 per cent of teen body weight. The problem was aggravated by sedentary lifestyles of the1403 pupils between the ages of 12 and 17 who were weighed and measured, questioned about lifestyle, sporting activities at school, sedentary activities at home and their health problems, including any history of back pain for more than 15 days in a row during the preceding year. Most (92 percent) of the teens used a rucksack with two straps, which

weighed almost 7 kg on average. Over half of the teens (61.5 percent) had bags weighing 10 percent of their body weight and one in five carried a rucksack that topped 15 percent of their body weight. A quarter had had back pain for more than 15 days during the previous year and the commonest problem was scoliosis or curvature of the spine, followed by low back pain and muscle spasms. Girls were more at risk than boys and it increases with age. Kids with the heaviest rucksacks were far more likely to suffer than those with the lightest and rucksacks are known to alter gait and posture, which, long term, can cause chronic pain and back problems. For youngsters with back pain, the first stop is your local osteopath and a regular dose of cod liver oil which helps with the pain. For adults, use the herbal anti inflammatory, Devils Claw, available as FlexiHerb, a registered traditional herbal medicine for the relief of muscle and joint pain caused by over use, sport, physical work, arthritis and rheumatism. www.flexiherb.co.uk Your youngsters may often carry weights that would not be allowed if they were employees! So, stand your child on the scales, then do it again with the school bag. Now get them to remove all but the essentials and weigh again till you get the bag well below 10 percent of their body weight.

Knock on a door and save a life If you have an elderly parent, friend or neighbour, just knocking on the door and having a chat about any medicines they take could save their lives. A new study found that poor health literacy increases early death risk for elderly people. One in three adults aged over 65 in England have difficulty understanding basic health-related information and they are more than twice as likely to die within five years as adults with no literacy problems. The University College London study tested nearly 8,000 adults on their understanding of instructions that came with aspirin and the results were very worrying. 67.5 percent correctly answered all four questions, 20 percent made one error and 12.5 percent got two, one or no questions correct. For the over 80s it was even worse as over half could not answer all four questions, compared to one-quarter of the adults aged 60 or less. The people at the bottom of the class were much more likely to have depressive symptoms, physical problems and chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, stroke and asthma. So, just by calling on anyone you know who is over 65 and checking that they understand how and when to take their medicine – prescribed or over the counter – you could save a life.

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Recipe of the Month: Steak Agenuine 10-minute recipe

A VOTRE SANTE That’s what the French say when they toast each other with a glass of wine and it means “To your health”. They aren’t wrong as a new study reveals. Checking on 80,000 women the researchers found that low to moderate alcohol consumption (half a glass to a glass and a half) reduced their risk of a stroke by around 20 percent.

You don’t need the chippie, the Chinese, a vindaloo or complicated ideas from Jamie, just this easy 10minute meal of steak, onions, sauce and spinach. NUTRITION: Protein, iron, B vitamins, betacarotene, folic acid and loads of antioxidants. For two you will need: INGREDIENTS: 2 entrecote steaks 2 ozs unsalted butter 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 finely sliced onion 1 pack of washed baby spinach leaves 2 tablespoons crème fraiche 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons port or Madeira wine sea salt, black pepper, nutmeg METHOD: Turn on the oven and put your plates in to warm Put some water in a steamer on to boil Put half the butter and all the oil in a pan on a moderate heat As soon as it smokes add the steak and surround with the onions Now put the spinach in the steamer and sprinkle with a little nutmeg After three minutes, turn the steak Drain the spinach and put on the plates After another three minutes the steak and onions are ready to put on the plate, place a bit of the left over butter under each steak Remove the pan from the heat, add the crème fraiche, vinegar and port to the juices, return to heat and stir Pour over steak and onions, season and serve.

The women all filled in a questionnaire about their drinking habits at the start of the study in 1976 and then every four years. 30 percent of the women did not drink any alcohol, 35 percent drank less than a half glass a day and 4 percent said they drank two to three glasses a day. The remaining 31 percent drank one to two glasses each day. The study lasted 26 years during which 2171 women had a stroke; those drinking between ½ and 1½ glasses a day had the least number of strokes – even fewer than the non drinkers – those who had two or more glasses were still better off, but not as much. Heavy drinkers fared worst of all plus all the other problems of alcohol abuse. It seems that moderate drinking helps prevent blood clots and increases the level of the “good”, HDL cholesterol. So, raise a glass “à votre santé” and enjoy – it really is good for your health!

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DON BEAN MBE Founder and organiser of the Royal Air Forces Associations (RAFA) Shoreham Airshow by John Periam

KEEPiNg tHE AiRSHOW FLYiNg HigH Some 23 years ago Don Bean along with Peter Eager held a small Fete to the East of the Airfield at Shoreham and as the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight were in the area they did a fly past. The sum of £1,300 was raised and 23 years later over 1.7 million pounds have been given to RAFA. I first met Don some 18 years ago when I started to take images for him at the Airshow. In those days sponsorship was very hard to get and budgets had to be adhered to. To say he was a taskmaster would be unfair. However; his support for the show’s success was foremost in his mind. I am sure his selling experience gained from running his own double glazing business helped his communication skills.

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A firm handshake is the sign of a real man and Don has that; often with a pat on the back

The word ‘yes’ was replaced more with the comment ‘I am sure you can do better’ when it came to negotiating prices from flying display costs to the hire charges for the all important portable toilets. Don has no fear when it comes to talking to a member of the Royal Family or a senior officer at MOD asking why the Hercules aircraft was unable to attend the show whilst demanding at the same time that it should. The word ‘No’ does not exist. He is dedicated to his wife Anne who supports him through rough and smooth. The worries are tenfold and many restless and late nights have been spent at their house at Henfield sharing their concerns about the event. The logistics involved are vast when it comes to costings and planning the flying schedules. The public want to see certain display aircraft and have no idea of the pressures placed on one to please them often with critical comments and very little praise which do justly upset Don. Don would not be human if at times he did not share his concerns, but once dealt with, all would be back to normal. A firm handshake is the sign of a real man and Don has that; often with a reassuring pat on the back. The worries prior to the airshow turn to smiles once all is over. His is kind, considerate, and prepared to listen to others even if he does not agree. Many that know him well are aware of his soft spot knowing that he will be the first to admit that he did get it wrong. He was awarded the MBE for his charity work for RAFA. Every penny saved is more for their funds and all his time and effort is given for free along with the other team members. Most airshows run have a fully paid staff and are there to make a profit. Don makes sure his profits go to RAFA. The highest amount given in one year was just over £165,000 – an achievement no other airshow world-wide has done for this charity. In 2011 it cost just over £300,000 to run the airshow and Don budgets for this. Recently Don has had to have some major surgery and this once again has proved his fighting instinct. He is already making appearances at the Airshow Office to see if Derek Harber (Assistant Airshow Organiser) needs any help. ‘True Grit and Determination’ has made Don the man he is. He is respected by those that know him. The words ‘thank you’ are at the top of his list. He gives help to others when needed. Perhaps others should take a leaf out of his book?

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BRIGhtoN & hoVe CItY CoUNCIL’S oPPoSItIoN LeAdeR

Geoffrey Theobald OBE

hen the local daily paper runs a referendum in which more than two thirds of the 7,000 respondents say they don’t agree with one of your policies, most politicians would agree that it is time for a judicious and dignified u-turn. Not so the Brighton & Hove Green Party and their unpopular plans to raise council tax by 3.5 percent for each of the next 3 years. It should have been no surprise to them, therefore, that the key plank of their Budget was voted down by us and Labour at last month’s Council meeting which, incidentally, at one point in the evening, was trending worldwide on twitter. I have been consistently critical of the Greens for announcing their tax raising plans so early on in their Administration, I argued instead for a council tax freeze from the outset. However, they were determined to plough on, even when the offer of £3 million in return for delivering a freeze was made by Eric Pickles in October and the public reaction to their plans became apparent. Whilst they should have been getting their heads down and working on a responsible financial strategy, embedding value for money and joint commissioning

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Being a left wing party, they turned to the council taxpayer to bail them out

savings in order to deliver the freeze, being a left wing party, they turned instead to the council taxpayer to bail them out. The Green Party’s finance spokesman (soon to be Leader) – Cllr. Jason Kitcat – decided that, for ideological reasons, it was more important to take a political stand against the Government than to stand up for the residents of Brighton & Hove. The many residents I spoke to across the city were simply bewildered as to why their Council was proposing to reject £3 million of Government money which could have gone into their pockets – money that they could have been spending in the city, supporting our local businesses. At the Budget meeting itself, the extra savings that we and the Labour Party put forward in our separate amendments were all in areas which we firmly believe have the support of the majority of residents in the city – human resources, communications (we proposed ending the Council’s propaganda sheet – City News), senior management and not going ahead with a £150k increase in the Council’s sustainability team. We also proposed using some of the £3.2 million underspend that resulted from the last Conservative

Administration’s Budget to deliver permanent savings for next year – effectively putting the unspent money back in residents’ pockets rather than blowing it on new ‘pet schemes’. We also put forward proposals (amongst others), to reduce the amount of council taxpayer-funded Trade Union ‘facility time’ and spend it instead on reversing the Green Party’s cuts to opening hours at two local community libraries, reversing cuts to seafront public toilets and reversing their proposed 70 per cent increase in the cost of parking permits for traders. To their shame, both Labour and the Greens voted down these common sense proposals. At around £300,000 a year, Brighton & Hove spends the third highest out of all unitary authorities in the country on union funding and we believe that the unions should be paying for some, or all, of this themselves. But overall, I am pleased for the residents of Brighton & Hove that we have managed to defeat the Greens’ tax raising plans. In these tough economic times, our residents and businesses need all the help that we can give them and I hope that the prospect of at least one bill not going up from April will be of some comfort.

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More than 80 lunatic enthusiasts gathered on the beach for the Worthing ‘Flingathon’

here’s no keeping the Queen away from Westminster despite the fact that constitutionally she is the only person in the Kingdom who is not allowed to enter the chamber of the House of Commons. On March 20 Parliament rolled out the red carpet to welcome the Queen on the occasion of her Diamond Jubilee. MPs, Lords, Prime Ministers past and present assembled in Westminster Hall and rubbed shoulders with the fine upstanding ostrich plumed gentlemen of the Sovereign’s Bodyguard. Everything went swimmingly.The trumpeters trumpeted. The Guard stood to attention. The audience was brimming with respect and genuine affection. The Queen gave a speech written by her hand. As she does so well, she exuded unassuming modesty whilst gently reminding everyone that after signing into law over 3500 Bills and seeing off 12 Prime Ministers to date in her 60 year reign – she is of course Boss. I say everything went swimmingly. That was until Speaker Bercow got up to give his threepenneth worth. Not brimming with any sort of unassuming modesty he gave the Queen a lecture on her ‘Kaleidoscope nation.’ Oh dear. Seven weeks later the Queen will be back at Westminster for the second State Opening of Parliament since the general election. Lots more pomp with the crown

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Tim Loughton, MP

jewels in action and best of all no opportunity for the Speaker to open his mouth in her Maj’s presence. As this extended session of Parliament comes to an end, some high profile pieces of legislation such as the Health Bill and welfare reform have passed into law. To have a sustainable NHS free to all at the point of delivery then we need to modernise and preferably by transferring more power away from accountants and managers and to doctors and clinicians closest to us the patients. On welfare reform we have sent out a clear message that working families must always do better from choosing to work than choosing a lifestyle on benefits. I am proud to be a member of this Government, and believe we have achieved much in the last couple of years, most remarkabley to bolster international confidence in UK PLC despite the chronic economic legacy we inherited which could easily have seen us go the same way as Greece or Ireland. The Budget on March 21 was a remarkable achievement, giving a record increase in tax allowances. Two million lower earners will be taken out of tax altogether, whilst reducing taxes on businesses further to some of the lowest in the EU. It was good to see the Chancellor address anomalies in the reforms to child benefit so that no one

earning up to £50,000 will lose out. With tax incentives for research and development in industries such as pharmaceuticals which feature large in Worthing & Adur, local businesses should benefit. There will be reforms to older age tax allowances and more pensioners will be taken out of tax altogether. They will also see the largest state pension increase in history. In East Worthing & Shoreham I performed my quirkiest official opening yet: opening a new loo block by cutting a reel of (unused) loo roll draped across a cubicle. Last week I launched a ‘Pamper Day’ at the MS Centre in Southwick by tucking into a display of cup cakes. I went on to unveil a red phone box in Shoreham’s newly pedestrianised East Street draped with a 70 foot woollen scarf and topped by a bobble hat. Worthing was not to be outdone. On the wettest Sunday afternoon of the year more than 80 lunatic enthusiasts gathered on the beach for the Worthing ‘Flingathon’. Local residents joined the Mayor and me to raise money for charity by flinging old oranges and lemons across the sand to commemorate the sinking of the SS Indiana in 1902 which spilled its load of citrus fruit onto the beaches of Worthing. A fantastic Worthing tradition going all the way back to 2008 and I am sure the Queen would approve, and not a kaleidoscope in sight.

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£124,000 for a car? Daniel Cobbs explains why the newly launched Bentley GT V8 is great value at that price.

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or a long time now, I’ve been wondering if the car industry has been trying to flog us something we think we ought to have rather than selling us what we really need.Last month, you may recall I tested the VW. Here is a car which could be parked on your driveway for less than eight grand. If you opt for a trim level for a few more extras then eight thousand pounds very soon becomes nearer ten. Do we really need the additional fripperies? I can’t argue with paying for electric windows or a radio, because, in my mind, they come under heading of: essential. But when it comes to things like SatNav’s, then I’m not so sure. Go into any High Street electrical store and you can buy a SatNav for a fraction of the price you’ll be charged for a similar factory-fit in your new car. Yes, it’ll look neater, and yes, you don’t have to worry about someone smashing the window to nick it, but really, in these straighten times, aren’t you better off to save the money? And none of my above preamble ranting has any relevance whatsoever to the car I’ve been testing for this month’s review. After all, if you happen to have the odd £123,850 to buy this new Bentley GT V8 then you’re unlikely to be quibbling over the cost of a new set of foot mats (which, you wouldn’t have to do because they’re included in the price). What you don’t get with this GT, as opposed to the W12 engine option in the range, are the extra four cylinders. However, and this is the important part, this isn’t a dumbed-down cheapened version to appeal to browbeaten executives looking to implement their own forms of austerity measures. Everything is much the same as in the W12, only this time it is greener and leaner, and delivers much the same performance, too. A truly frugal V8 may remain a contradiction in terms, but this is the closest as it’ll ever get. You see, what the Bentley engineers have done here is to take the Audi derived V8 engine and tweak it to extract the most

amounts of power and performance out of it. Not only this, it very cleverly shuts down half of its valves when it’s at cruising speeds too, increasing the fuel range even further. How much further, I hear you ask. Well, the W12 averages 17.1mpg, whereas this, the V8, boasts 26.7mpg, and because the way the engine mounts absorb the four-cylinder imbalance I never once noticed the valves shutting-down. Don’t be under any misapprehension here; this is still a Bentley through-and-through. The twin-turbo 4.0-litre engine still drives all four wheels but this time it’s done so via a new eight-speed ZF gearbox and when it’s allowed to flex all of its 8-cylinders it can still reach 62mph from a standing start in 4.8 seconds, that’s just

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0.2 seconds slower than its W12 brother. Not only this, it expels a roar from its oval chrome exhaust pipes that will make boys of all ages blush with excitement. And, by now being 55lbs lighter, this allows it the sort of adroitness the W12 never had. Admittedly, at a shade just under 2.3 tons it’s no lightweight sports car but, nevertheless, it is a great deal of fun to drive. So here is my piece of consumer advice for all you rich people out there looking to save a few quid: don’t bother with the W12, buy the V8 instead and pocket yourself the best part of twelve grand – it still comes with a built-in SatNav and electric windows, too.

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MIKE HOLLAND

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had been asked to take part in the regional BBC Economic Debate which was held on Sunday the 18th and shown on Monday 19th March. The debate was allegedly about finding ways to get the economy moving in the South East. Apparently I was expected to speak my mind on a number of topics and I even cut my holiday short to be there. I had been off to visit my mate Stevie Kalinich for two weeks in LA. He is a poet and songwriter who was responsible for writing a lot of the original Beach Boys music. Stevie, who can be brutally honest, often tells Brian Wilson one of the original Beach Boys band members, that local band, Brighton Beach Boys, are better than they ever were. As you can imagine this goes down like a lead balloon especially as it is probably true. Anyway I had enjoyed entering his world for a bit but was looking forward keenly to this debate. I had suggested to the Beeb that they changed the date to fit around my holiday but it seems this did not fit in too well with them or the other 25 people taking part. Anyway it seems that my views which, shock horror, are deemed to be controversial occasionally needed to be aired on TV. I hoped they felt the same afterwards. When I arrived I was bitterly disappointed to learn that most of the forty-minute programme would be dominated by professional wafflers otherwise known as politicians. These people are masters at talking forever about their achievements and those of their cronies without ever answering the most basic of questions. I personally find these people about as interesting as a wet nappy. However it got worse. I soon realised that the real purpose of the show (which is what it was, not a debate) was to

sensationalise the outrageous views of somebody called Katie Hopkins who was billed as ex- apprentice star and business expert. Miss Hopkins went on and on to tell us that basically, what we needed to do to get the economy going, was build all over the countryside and that she didn't give a toss about wildlife. I can be pretty controversial as I know could one or two others on the panel. However we all seemed, on the odd occasion when she or the wafflers shut up, to moderate what we would have liked to have said. I would have been horrified for anybody to think I had the same views as Miss Hopkins, so decided I would have very little to say. What I thought I would do is to explain what I would like to have said but was never given the opportunity. As I say the topic was how to get the economy moving in the South East. It will therefore come as no surprise to those who know me to learn that normally I would be banging on about the fact that we in this region have become little more than a service industry base.

Virtually nothing is made of any substance any more. Conserve our towns please Why on earth are we not insisting that we relax some of these ridiculous planning laws and get some industry going on the edge of our towns and cities? If it means stringing up a few of these namby-pamby conservation officers on route, then I am sure that's fine with most right-minded individuals. The power some of these characters wield over our lives is quite frightening. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s almost on a par with a gunslinger entering a saloon in one of those old westerns when one of these elite turn up. Only the very brave will challenge them and even councillors who are supposed to be their bosses are wary of them. We need to start explaining to these conservation officers and vociferous champions of the brush adjoining our towns that having a pair of green Marks and Sparks wellies and obligatory green jacket does not mean you can make all us other townies unhappy. It is time we rose up and told you in a

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forceful manner that these towns are our natural habitat. The countryside is for newts, badgers, frogs, bats, owls, glow worms and any other apparently endangered species. We need to stop mincing around and start to encourage some proper industry on the outskirts of our towns and actually start making something instead of importing it all. Please don't tell me we do not import it because we do. It doesn't matter whether an item is produced in China or Birmingham. It isn't produced in the SE so it’s imported and we can't say we don't want these items because we are constantly importing them. Education should be about jobs There is way too much emphasis on traditional education. Why can the educationalists and particularly politicians who are so very clever and know everything not accept that everyone cannot be a chief. There have to be some Indians too. Why is it that we have become incensed with insisting our offspring all go for the same old qualifications? Why are we not promoting manufacturing and engineering skills? Why are we not promoting apprenticeships for our young people? Why are we, who are supposed to be adults, allowing what is becoming a lost generation of over-qualified unemployed, to become the role models for generations to come? How many of us know somebody who has a qualification in marine biology for example that has never managed to find a job in marine biology? For those of you who are jumping up and down by now ranting on that I am a nutter and don't know what I am talking about, ask yourself this. If we have enough Indian's why is it that in just about every job that does not require a qualification it is extremely difficult to find someone who is not Eastern European? We welcome your views. Contact us at: editor@whatshappeningmag.co.uk

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The answer to that is not that there are no British people unemployed. It is, I am afraid, a sad fact that our youngsters have been led to believe that they are too good for serving or fetching and carrying because they now have a qualification. Also of course the majority of Eastern Europeans have that quaint old trait that we used to have when I was growing up "The Work Ethic" now sadly lacking, I am afraid, in much of our society. Moving back to the countryside just in case anyone thinks I am advocating concreting the lot over and putting round a few plant tubs I would just like to put the record straight. I firmly believe that we should rigidly conserve our countryside for the generations to come.

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IHow much longer must poor old Hastings be a poor relation to the rest of us just to appease saddos?

I also believe however that we should always allow modest expansion to our existing towns rather than creating new towns. Equally I feel quite strongly about conserving the green spaces within cities. It is more important sometimes in my opinion, to conserve a so- called brownfield site than a bit of scrub land on the edge of town which is the obvious place to site industry revival. Road Rage We also need to urgently look at the road system. I think we should be naming and shaming the idiots who have spent their lives trying to successfully frustrate any attempts to bring the A27 from Lewes to Hastings into the 21st century. How many more people are going to die on this treacherous stretch of road before these cretins are overruled? How much longer must poor old Hastings be a poor relation to the rest of us just to appease these saddo's? Oh and what about that ridiculous stretch of road between Brighton and Newhaven? All the space in the world to create a dual carriageway to join the two

and what do we do? We create a bus lane. What a bunch of no hoper numpties we have making some of our economic decisions for us. I honestly believe that a think tank advisory panel of 12 year-olds needs to be appointed to guide these poor lost souls who make these decisions. Please try holding a poll with the people who actually use this stretch of road and see how popular your decision to butcher the link road actually was. I know I have said it many times and I am going to risk someone saying "oh here he goes again" but our councillors really do need the guidance of a proper business panel before making decisions of this nature. Will it happen? Well I think we are looking at a pretty miserable future if it doesn't. Unfortunately I am not convinced that any of our politicians are strong enough to make it happen. We shall see.

Mike Holland’s four-point plan to economic regeneration 1 Ease the planning laws and give some tax breaks to encourage some industry to our region. 2 Start encouraging our young people into apprenticeships in manufacturing and engineering. 3 Accept the fact that in general towns and cities are the natural habitat of the human animal and in general the countryside is the habitat of wildlife. 4 Put people with a modicum of intelligence in charge of planning our "lets get the SE moving road improvements and fill some of the newt ponds up with these annoying green wellied wallies in order that we can bring some of that good old common sense back into our lives.

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MARK EDE STRIKES BACK

ews this week that Jo Harman (an artist we manage) has received at least 2 nominations (Best Original Song – 'Sweet Man Moses' – and Best Female Artist) at the 2012 British Blues Awards, has created some reflection at BiGiAM towers. As far as industry and media types are concerned, calling your music 'blues' immediately conjures up images of balding, middle aged-men, with or without pony tails, playing three-chord tricks – not necessarily very well – in the back room of a pub. If you call it 'roots americana' it conjures up images of 'real, authentic' music, with classic values, very much in vogue and riding a wave of popularity in the minds of industry types, press and public alike. The line between the two is often very fine. Material is key, but the subtleties are important. Three chord, 12 bars tunes involving a de tuned acoustic,

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Calling music ‘blues’ conjures up images of balding, middle-aged men playing threecord tricks

dobro, lap steel or some such are seen as 'real'. Three chord, 12 bars played on electric guitars are seen as cheap pub rock. But even more important than all this, is the presentation. Packaging is everything. Open shirted frontmen with thinning greying hair, posturing in tight jeans, front of stage, singing with their best Arthur Brown/Ian

Gillan (kids, ask your granddads!) vibratos are likely to have A&R men running to the hills. The same singers, sitting moodily stage left on an amp, resplendent in cowboy hats and checked shirts, mumbling into a vintage mic is seen as 'the real deal'. Band names, logos, album cover image choices and social media know how will make even more difference. For many blues/roots artists, the dilemma is a real one. Because there is an existing infrastructure within the blues community – a gig circuit, specialist magazines, and other effective networks – there is a temptation for artists to ride that bandwagon and to adopt the language, the imagery and the expectations associated within that network. Good bands will get the love, work and attention otherwise denied to them in the wider world. It can be an easy win..and easy in.. but it can also come at a heavy price. Because once an artist is seen as a 'blues act', adopted by that community, then they can also find themselves automatically excluded and 'written off' in terms of mainstream industry credibility. Jo will be alright because she has a much wider appeal, not least to soul, country and, God forbid, Adele type fans but others may not be so lucky. Which is hardly fair, particularly to the very many good young artists of that ilk in Brighton, but I don't make the rules, I just play the game. Maybe it's time for the genre to get an image make over. It would only be fair to all those good folk who 'Woke Up This Morning'.

CD OF THE MONTH: 'Half Hour Hotel’ This Brighton/Essex based four piece previously known as Lostaura, have relaunched themselves as a cheeky reference to a certain kind of hotel room transaction which might confuse some into thinking they are a bluesfuelled band. In fact they remain a melodic, hook-driven outfit of what is sometimes called 'epic' Indie rock, nodding to influences as diverse as Muse, Elbow and even Sigor Ros. The lead track 'Indigo' is well worth a listen. The EP is available from all the usual sources as well as www.halfhourhotel.com

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A ROCK & ROLL LIFE

by the legendary BOB WARD

t’s unbelievable, I’ve been writing this column for just shy of a year. This column is partly a serialisation of my forthcoming autobiography and I’m told that my life reads like a book anyhow. Last week during a live radio interview, the presenter commented that my interview sounded like one long chapter from a book. Quite right, but if you think life is one long chapter you’re wrong. There are many crossroads in life. Jesse Wood (son of Rolling Stones’ Ronnie), who joined the band recently is just one of the many gifted musicians I’ve had in the band over the years. Previously I had a stunning keyboard player who ended up going on the last world tour with the Eurythmics. When he’d finished, he jumped back into my band for a few gigs – one of the most memorable being at the Brighton Centre when I played a double bill with the late, great Art Wood (Ronnie’s brother, and close friend) together with the ‘60s cult band The Downliners Sect. With Jesse joining and replacing the sacked guitarist, rehearsal dates were

rescheduled although we’d lost a few stays within the band. Golden Rule months. The first rehearsal day dawned Number Two: When on stage, any and we turned up at a studio situated in a relationship problems, money worries, lovely waterfront haven by Hove musical differences, in fact any negative Lagoon. Jesse arrived with his new baggage is left outside the building. model girlfriend Tilly Boone, after A few weeks on we found ourselves recently splitting from model and party once again at Charlie’s beautiful manor socialite Kate Moss. Tilly certainly didn’t house in the country, this time in the want to wait around adjoining studios situated while we rehearsed, close to the tennis courts so headed into town and helipad. to visit The Lanes. The recording studio The band went doors opened as we entered into full rehearsal via a small hallway with mode in order to get walls heavily adorned with the two songs platinum albums, testament sourced by Charlie to Charlie’s genius. under our belt – Once again, I couldn’t namely Louie Louie From left: Charlie Skarbek, Jesse Wood, Bob Ward help pinching myself as we and Woolly Bully. prepared to lay down the first two tracks As a newcomer to the band, Jesse for the Rugby World Cup Series 2003. fitted in well with only a few minor The difference between then and now is bumps, grinds and a couple of snarls. there wasn’t the technological tweaking For those of you who don’t know the that there is today to make the singer or inside track there are a couple of the musicians sound better than they unbreakable band laws: Golden Rule really are. What was recorded was what Number One: What goes on in the band you heard on the radio, what you bought whether in the studios or on the road in a store.

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What’s Happening with FISHING

gone fishing with Prime Angler expert

Mike Harwood

ussex fishing has certainly taken some of us anglers in the past month by surprise, in more than one way. What’s Happening is both good and bad from an angling point of view. The good news has been the number of different types of flatfish that have visited our shoreline. Yet more outstanding is the numbers they have arrived in.

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Of course our old main stay, the humble flounder, can always be found at a venue near you almost all year round and is, of course, always welcome. But two other species have arrived, almost by the shed load, especially to the eastern marks in our region.

It would be fair to say that almost anything could be caught in April

Firstly, the plaice has been landed in

numbers that I cannot remember seeing since a boy and to the delight of all, these famously tasty orange spotted flatties have been of a reasonable size. Secondly the culinary delight called the dab, has put in a show and is certainly being landed further west than in previous years. I am pretty sure that if the equally settled weather that blessed us in March continues, these chaps will stay around a little longer into the earlier part of the month. Consequently, you could do far worse than try out the marina arms in brighton or take to the beaches at Shoreham and Lancing. The plaice are probably best sought after in the day and the dabs at night and some nice fresh black lug should do the trick. Other fish around in large numbers have been sprats and herrings, so if you fancy a dabble with these wonderful fish some micro hokki rigs

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dropped close to harbour walls during prolonged clear water spells should produce the goods. Now to the bad news. These long settled spells that we have been experiencing are producing (far to early) a phenomenon that occurs every year called May Rot. Now you may think that this sounds awful and to be honest you would be absolutely correct. This red algae increases dramatically in settled spells in late spring, sometimes to an extent that prevents even the commercial chaps from continuing. It coats everything in a slimy brown slurry and is a nightmare to clean away. Many of you beach walkers may well come across this stuff as you stroll the shoreline in May especially after a storm. The rough weather usually kills it off and then all the nasty bits get dumped on the beach in vast quantities as a stinky brown scum, so a few stormy days could do us all a favour before things get too bad – but alas the effect on fishing can be dramatic. Putting aside all this and seeing a normal month, it would be fair to say that almost anything could be caught this month, as this is the main crossover month from winter to summer species. With hindsight though, I guess that bearing in mind previous seasons, many anglers will be pursuing bass from the shore from now on with some peeler crab baits or worm. And the boat guys looking for the early bream from the rock, marks where a sliver of squid usually does the job. Whatever you do out there this month, please be careful.

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What’s Happening in GARDENING

gone gardening with Any garden expert

Mark Oakley

s we enter early spring, after the mild dry winter, there is really only one aspect of the weather that seems to dominate the garden, and that is rain, or rather the lack of it.

thought of lots of watering with a can, then look at what you will be planting. There’s no point planting lots of thirsty bedding plants or hanging baskets if you can’t face watering them all by hand. It may be a miss for a year, but the ban will pass!

planting up too many pots as they will need constant watering and place them in shadier positions to help stop them drying out.

The first thing to do is not to panic. There has been alot written on the news and in the papers which is quite frankly wide off the mark in accuracy with regards exactly to what and who the ban applies to.

Lawns are great survivors. They can go without water for a very long time and will recover remarkably quickly after the first downpour. It really isn’t worth risking a fine to keep watering them with a sprinkler or hose. Make sure the grass isn’t cut too low. This will help it to retain moisture and also strengthen the root system, so it can bounce back quicker.

Another good source of water is often called grey water. This is water from baths or sinks. This can be used on many plants as a source of water, but best to avoid vegetables. I normally avoid water from the washing up sink since it contains all sorts There’s no point of fats planting thirsty and is bedding plants high in if you can’t face salt from watering them the washing by hand up liquid.

If you are in any doubt contact Southern Water or look on their website to see how it will apply to you. In certain cases there are exemptions, particularly for the elderly and the disabled, but always check first.

The grass cuttings are a great way of helping retain moisture around plants. Simply spread the grass cuttings as mulch. In fact any mulch such as bark chippings or decorative aggregates will help to keep moisture in. Try to avoid

This is a wonderful time of year and with a little planning and thought there is no reason why the water restrictions should ruin the garden for you this year. Just remember summer won’t be far off and we normally get rain at some point!

With that in mind and the looming hosepipe ban from April 5th I thought it would be wise to dedicate this article to some water saving tips in the garden.

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The Bakery 2 Ltd Filled Baguettes. Bread. Cakes. Speciality Coffees.Drinks. Pastries. Salad Bowls. Jacket Potatoes IF THE WEATHER IS GOOD WE ARE HERE WITH A GREAT SELECTION OF FOOD AND DRINK. THE LAWNS CAFE KINGSWAY HOVE (OPP KINGSWAY COURT)

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Convenience shopping in the heart of Worthing just a stroll away from the beach and pier. Visit The Guildbourne Centre Off South Place, Chapel Road.

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