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A message from the Editor Put on your sandals and shorts as this July WHM is making the most of summer.

For your own ‘Summer of Fun’ turn to page 6. From cinemas to festivals, museums to swimming pools, find out the best free activities to keep your kids entertained. We’ve something to suit everyone but why not try something new? Circus skills may seem a little daunting but on page10 we show you how to embrace this activity.

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Everyone loves a new summer wardrobe so why not take inspiration from our special 8-page feature on Brighton Fashion Week. With our stylists essential fashion tips, going from catwalk to high street has never been so easy.

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With 12 new students starting this month, you can expect some exciting new articles and features both online and in our next edition.

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summer of fun ...for free! by hannah frankie staff

Keeping kids entertained over the holiday can be exhausting and expensive.

But, with so many free local events and activities planned, dig out your diary, dust off your deckchair and save your change for ice cream.

Summer holidays?

It’s childs play.

Brighton’s Big Screen

Making Waves

Pack a Picnic

Fire Fire!

Following last years overwhelming success, Brighton’s free beachfront cinema will return to our shores from 30th July to 26th August. At 40sqm the screen will almost double in size, proudly showcasing the years biggest blockbuster movies. Look forward to the special themed weekends which make ideal entertainment for both kids and adults alike.

Swim for free at the King Alfred, Prince Regent and St Luke’s Community swimming pools. Funded

by NHS Brighton & Hove and Brighton & Hove City Council, all children are entitled to register for a free swim pass. Under 8’s must be supervised by an accompanying adult and check for restrictions on pool times.

Stretching over 70 miles across Sussex, the stunning South Downs make for an unmissable picnic destination. Load up the car or jump on a bus and head to Cissbury Ring, Devils Dyke or Ditchling Beacon which stand out as areas of real natural beauty and jaw-dropping panoramic views.

Opening its doors for its 51st annual Open Day, Worthing Fire Station promises exhilerating rescue displays, fire engine simulators and fighting demonstrations all to promote awareness of Home Fire Safety.

Bouncy castles, facepainting and childrens rides guarantee this to be fire-fuelled fun for the whole family.

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Museum Musings

Let’s Go Fly A Kite

Feet First

Open up your childs imagination this summer.

Starting on Saturday 13th July, head down to any West Sussex library and join in their annual Summer Reading Challenge. Collect ‘scratch and sniff’ stickers as your child reads their way through six books – rewarded with a ‘Creepy House’ certificate and medal if they complete the challenge.

Fascinate and inspire with a visit to one of the many local Museums. Familyfriendly and hands-on, join the Summer Fun at Hove Museum with free art, craft activities and storytelling every Thursday (10 – 11.30am) throughout July or why not borrow an Early Explorer bag and open up the discovery yourself.

Fly your kite on the weekend of 13th/14th July as Stanmer Park hosts its 34th annual Kite Festival.

Expect impressive displays from world-class flyers, childrens workshops, kite fighting and team events which really demonstrate the many different colours, shapes and sizes on show. Truly a spectacle in the sky.

Take a dip at Hove Lagoon; the popular seaside paddling pool, a real favourite with young families. With an enclosed play area, skate park and nearby pitch-and-putt, the kids will be kept busy allowing you to sit back in the cafe and breathe in a sea-breeze sigh of relief.

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BRIGHTON PRIDE 2013

tHE MOST COLOURFUL EVENT OF THE YEAR!

This August will see Brighton Pride steal the local spotlight to celebrate LGBT lives in a uniquely Brighton way.

The annual LGBT community parade is a highlight for many city residents and sees the streets of the city come to a standstill to take in the spectacle.

Crowds flock from all over the UK to Brighton swelling the revenues of local businesses and highlighting the city internationally as a centre of diversity and equality.

From it’s humble beginnings as a march and party on the Level, Pride has grown and transformed itself becoming the slick and polished event we enjoy today.

After several changes of administration and setbacks over the years, Brighton Pride has re-emerged stronger than ever before with a clear vision of it’s future, it’s role in the community and it’s potential to grow and engage with an ever widening audience.

Despite becoming a ticketed event in recent years, support for the previously free festival continues to grow. The initial plans to introduce ticketing were met with scepticism but as Pride CIC director Paul Kemp explained, it was an essential step in the progression and growth of Pride “Due to the increasing popularity of Pride on Preston Park it became a health & safety condition of the licence that the site be fenced. This of course comes at a huge cost. The bottom line financially for an event of this size is that things must be paid for and donations and sponsorship

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alone had long since been anywhere near enough to cover costs” The return of a star studded main stage has ignited the excitement of the park event for many, with the announcement of top live artists including Alison Moyet, Paloma Faith, MKS (the original Sugarbabes lineup), Stooshe and Ms Dynamite.

Elsewhere on the park diverse attractions include the Wild Fruit big top, Legends cabaret tent, calabash tent, Women’s performance tent, girls dance tents, a brand new mens zone and The line dancing tent, alongside much more including the community village, market stalls and the funfair.

“Tickets for this years Pride represent incredible value for money especially when you weigh up the entertainments of the Preston Park event. Ticket sales have been above and beyond our expectations” This year Pride has introduced a number of city-wide features that show a new willingness to engage with a wider audience than ever before. If you are not a lover of alfresco festivals or dance orientated events then the brand new Pride Arts & Film festival (19th July – 4th August) that encompasses a number of LGBT lifestyle events may be just the thing.

Prides very own flagship art and photography exhibition will take place at the Jubilee library as will other independent exhibitions across the city. Special film screenings of

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LGBT interest movies are scheduled at the Duke of Yorks and Dukes @ Komedia cinemas as well as the enormous outdoor screen on the beach. Theatrical and performance events are being planned and staged at numerous venues and excitement is building about the return of the ever popular Pride dog show!

Earlier in the year Pride staged a number of successful gala shows at the Ladyboys Sabai pavilion securing Brighton Pride a place in the prestigious Brighton fringe festival for the very first time.

“Brighton Pride showcases the very best aspects of Brighton to an international audience, it really is something to be proud of” says Paul Kemp “ Pride on the park has grown into an amazing self-funded event that enhances the city with no extra cost to the local taxpayer” Behind all the flamboyance and fun is an important message and agenda, “Pride is so much more than a party on the park” Says Paul Kemp “It is a great show of unity in diversity, of freedom and equality and helps raise essential funds towards the Rainbow fund supporting our voluntary sector groups.”

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Not just

by Roxy Barnes

clowning around

A Guide to Brighton’s ever expanding circus and skill toy community.

At some point in our lives, we have all looked in awe and wonder at a circus performer; whether it was a juggler in the local park, or even a professional trapeze artist at the Cirque du Soleil (lucky you).

It’s aesthetically pleasing to see, and has been forever popular among the entertainment industry, especially throughout Europe; which is maybe why Brighton, known for its eccentric and bohemian nature, has taken to it so fondly.

It’s certainly not uncommon to spot a unicyclist or a group of hula hoopers on the seafront!

Workshops

The circus community in Brighton has always been present. There are ample workshops, troupes and groups in and around Brighton and Hove, that want you to get involved, from total beginner to professional.

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Live Love Hoop

The Circus Project

Hoop classes that focus on fitness, strength and flexibility rather than tricks, which means this class is for everyone from complete beginners to advanced hula hoopers! www.livelovehoop.com

at Hangleton Community Centre www.thecircusproject.co.uk

Brighton Flow Festival 23rd June 2013 9am-5pm You’ll get the opportunity to take workshops with some of the best hoop teachers in the world including Babz Robinson, Nick Broyd, Ninja Hoops. And there’ll also be a dance hoop workshop with Gems Goddard.

However, it is £75 for the day ticket!

Hardcore hoopers need only apply… www.livelovehoop.com/bff

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DROP-IN AERIAL FOR ADULTS - BEGINNERS Absolutely everyone welcome!

A fun but challenging class for all levels including total beginners. Just turn up.

Every Friday 6.45-8pm £8 www.thecircusproject.co.uk

Hoop Jam & Hoop Making Workshop at St. Luke’s Church Hall, 18 Exeter, Street, BN1 5PG Hooping, juggling, object manipulation with tea and biscuits every Tuesday!

They have also set up a new Hoop Making workshop, which is great fun and great value!

19:30 - 21:30

discover the multiple health benefits to learning these skills: Hula Hooping

has become so popular over the past decade, they have designed specially weighted ‘fitness hoops’, and there are hooping and hoop-fitness workshops popping up all over the country. Even with an ordinary hoop, it burns 100 calories in ten minutes of hooping, helps develop core strength, muscle flexibility and flexibility of the spine, great cardio exercise and it tones your body and helps keep you physically fit overall.

Hooping works about 30 muscles in and around your body’s core, and also helps you develop a sense of body awareness and a positive self-image.

Juggling is a surprisingly versatile skill, that isn’t just limited to balls and clubs! Once you have learnt to juggle to a good enough standard, you can juggle most things, in most places! It has the potential to never get boring.

Physical benefits again include, dexterity, balance, handeye-coordination, it sharpens focus and concentration too. Research also suggests that juggling increases the amount of grey matter in the brain (Nature magazine, volume 427, Jan. 2004) and can help prevent Alzheimer’s disease, making it a great choice for brain fitness.

Unicycling

Unicycling is somewhat of an obscure talent. Due to its long-standing presence in the circus (and inevitable association with clowns) along with the fear of falling off, Unicycling is, unsurprisingly, not the most popular mode of transport. However, you may be surprised to learn of the many health benefits that Unicycling offers to its rider. From strengthening the back and spine, improving posture and helping to develop core strength and balance, anecdotal evidence suggests there’s sense behind the silliness. Maybe it’s time to stop being so single-minded and start single-track Unicycling.

Skill toys Skill toys can be a form of stress relief as well as performance. Get into the rhythm, find your balance, and - ask any object manipulator - you are sure to get into “the zone”. Turning play into therapy, this impressive flexibility of skill toys proves their appeal to people of all ages and interests. With so many skill toys to choose from (Poi, Diablo, contact juggling, tightrope, Staffs...) just look up ‘skill toys’ online and you’ll find more choices than you could shake a Devil Stick at!

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Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (BSUH)

Getting to know your local hospitals...

BSUH consists of

•The Royal Sussex County Hospital (Brighton) •Sussex Eye Hospital (Brighton) •Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (Brighton) •Princess Royal Hospital (Haywards Heath) •Sussex Orthopaedic Treatment Centre (Haywards Heath) •Hurstwood Park Neurological Centre (Haywards Heath)

We also provide services at

•Lewes Victoria Hospital (Lewes) •Hove Polyclinic (Hove) •Brighton General Hospital (Brighton) •Crawley Hospital (Crawley) •Horsham Hospital (Horsham) •Uckfield Hospital (Uckfield) •Queen Victoria Hospital l(East Grinstead) We are an acute teaching hospital based over two main sites in Brighton & Hove, and Haywards Heath. We provide District General Hospital services to our local populations and more specialised services for patients throughout Sussex and South East England.

Our specialised services include neurosciences, vascular surgery, neonatal, paediatrics, cardiac, cancer, renal, infectious diseases and HIV medicine. We are the Major Trauma Centre for Sussex and the South East.

As might be expected our patients come from throughout the areas covered, as well as holiday makers and students.

Over 40 different languages were spoken by our patients including: •Arabic •British Sign Language •French •Russian •Cantonese The spiritual needs of our patients are met by a small dedicated team of Chaplains* who have links with the majority of faith leaders in the local area. The team work 365 day a year and are available on a 24/7 basis.

Surprisingly patients from over 320 faith groups come through our doors, including faiths such as: •Christianity •Judaism •Plymouth Bretheren •Jainism •Rastafarianism

*During 2012 our Chaplaincy team visited over 21,000 patients, the majority of whom identified themselves as Christians.

As a teaching hospital we work closely with our partners, Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) and the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Postgraduate Deanery, and our local universities.

Our Patients

During a full year we will see 775,919 patients elective inpatients (planned operation requiring a

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stay in hospital)

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42,541

elective day cases (procedures and operations where patients go home on the same day)

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non-elective inpatients (patients who need emergency admission to hospital)

510,430

outpatients (patients who have a day appointment

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Accident and Emergency attendees

154,894

Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital

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We work closely with Stonewall, an organisation which campaigns for equal rights for lesbian, gay and bisexual people in all aspects of life. In their Workplace Equality Index we ranked 133rd out of 376 organisations, and in their Healthcare Equality Index we ranked at 9th out of 32 organisations.

In May of this year we achieved bronze standard from the Brighton and Hove Learning Disability Partnership Board, for the work we are doing in making our services more accessible to our Learning Disabled patients and service users.

We continue to be a “Two Tick” employer working with Job Centre Plus, which means that we are committed to employing disabled people, and disabled employees to stay in employment.

Princess Royal Hospital

Our workforce To enable us to meet the needs of our patients we have a workforce of 7136 people, made up as follows:

•3196 nursing and midwifery staff •1122 medical staff •706 scientific, therapeutic and technical staff •1502 administrative, clerical and estates staff •165 other support staff We are committed to creating a working environment where people want to work, feel valued and reach their full potential.

These are just some of the ways and organisations we work with to ensure an equitable service is provided to all staff and patients.

tHE FUTURE

Over the coming months, BSUH will help to de-mystify what goes on in our many buildings and services enabling you to better understand your local hospitals. Topics such as: •3T’s – Redevelopment on the RSCH site •Foundation Trust status •Unsung heroes – the departments you don’t often hear about

Equality, Diversity and Human Rights (EDHR) How do we know so much about our patients and why is it important?

We need to ensure that the services we provide for our patients fully meet their needs, this may be that they require additional communication support due to a hearing impairment or loss of hearing or overseas language support. We also need to give careful consideration to dietary requirements due to health issues and/or cultural requirements. All this and more could impact on the experiences and health outcomes received by our patients if we do not get it right.

During 2012-13 we completed the first year of our 4 year Equality Goals and Objectives, which is underpinned by our Equality Workforce Report published in January 2013.

BSUH’s aim is to continue to challenge stigma and discrimination in both service delivery and employment for all protected characteristics we are responsible for by improving our data collection with the support of our staff and you our patients. The protected characteristics under the EDHR Act are: •Age •Disability •Gender •Gender Identity •Marriage/Civil Partnership •Pregnancy/Maternity •Race •Religion or Belief •Sexual Orientation Royal Sussex County Hospital

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Brighton Fashion Week It was one of those rare moments when the fashion elite of Brighton are all amalgamated at the same place at the same time.

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Tracey Cochran The third and final show in the majestic backdrop of St Bartholomew’s was the first of its kind for Brighton Fashion Week. Offering a showcase where designers can merge their high fashion costume’s with dramatic and awe inspiring performances. Encouraging creative collaboration, the runway was transformed into an array of all singing, all dancing tailored abilities. Here WHM presents to you its exclusive view, straight from to the catwalk, to you!

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Brighton fashion week designer spotlight

Festival Glamour Festival season – the one time of year that no one bats an eyelid at a pair of fairy wings, a season when even the most conventional of us can’t help but don a bit of glittered face paint.

To celebrate festival fashion freedom, and to honor the wonders of Brighton Fashion Week 2013, we bring you the designs of Sarina Poppy – one of BFW’s favorite designers. Boho chic, Florence and the Machine meets 1920’s flapper girls, Sarina Poppy’s designs are perfect for nailing full on festival glamour.

Sarina Poppy is a Brighton based designer specializing in vintage style hand-finished couture dresses. www.sarinapoppy.co.uk All prices on request

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behind the clothes WITH designer, How long have you been designing for?

I would say I have probably been designing ever since I was about 4 [laughs].. but in this context I would say about 6 years.

What are your main inspirations?

Generally, my inspiration seems to come from period clothing and the history of clothing, particulatly at the moment the 1920s and 30s as well as the edwardian times. Mostly it’s fabrics I get influenced by, so sometimes I might create a design specifically based on a fabric, rather than an actual shape of a garment.

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whats the best thing about being involved with Brighton Fashion Week?

I think its the chance to show off your creativity - they dont really hold you back.

With a lot of shows that I’ve done in the past I’ve always tried to do something very different from everyone else - and they generally dont say “Oh no, this is a CATWALK show..” - they let me do my own thing. You have a real chance to express yourself.

A lot of people want to work in the fashion industry - how glamorous is the reality in comparison to the perception?

I would say it is actually a lot of hard work, lots of people would like to do it, lots of people are trying to do it, but the reality is that not many people succeed. No matter what scale your fashion label is on, you have to put a lot of hard work into it and invest a lot of time and energy.

What are your plans for after the Brighton Fashion Week show?

I’m working on a range of dresses that are potentionally going to be available online and in various shops; silk gowns for weddings and special occasions. I’m also doing a brand new range of bridal wear based on 1920s and 30s styling, as well as a range of swimwear which I’m launching this summer. www.whmuk.com | What’s Happening Magazine

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beauty

Shaping up nicely threading

The virtually pain free alternative to plucking The right brows can be an incredible beauty asset as well as a statement but not all of us can get away with Cara Delevigne’s bushy brows.

Well shaped brows balance the rest of your face, bringing your best features into focus. In fact, changing your brow shape can change the way people perceive you, giving you a more sexy, smart, or confident look. So what’s the best way in keeping those brows at bay?

We all know about plucking and waxing but have you heard of threading?

I have always been an eyebrow plucker, simple, easy and can be done at home, but when I heard about threading I became curious and decided to give it ago. I’ve only heard about eyebrow by luci ward

brows can be an incredible beauty asset as well as a statement but not all of us can get away with Cara Delevigne’s bushy brows.

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The right shape for your shape.

Getting the shape of your eyebrows right is down to the shape of your face, what looks good on celebrities might not necessarily work for your shape.

Your eyebrows determine the whole look of your face, so it’s important to balance your features with the right brow shape.

Take a look at our shape guide to help you figure out what brow shape you should go for.

threading in the last couple of years but recently it has become very popular and now available in almost all beauty salons.

totally pain free however when she started the pain was considerably less than what you would expect from a pluck and I found it oddly relaxing.

The Technique

I was surprised to find out that they have been offering threading ever since they opened in 2004 along with other treatments such as manicures, pedicures, spray tanning and massages. After only a few minutes I was gazing at my perfectly shaped eyebrows. I could see why threading is becoming the most popular of all hair removal treatments, its non-chemical and perfectly safe for the skin, there’s a slight redness afterwards which goes within a couple of minutes and unlike waxing there’s little risk of rash or bruising. It’s quicker and more accurate than plucking with all round less pain.

Eyebrow threading is a hair removal technique, which originated in India although it is also widely practiced in the Middle East. The technique is not just for the eyebrows, threading can be used to remove other facial and body hair as well.

Threading involves twisting a piece of thread, usually cotton, into a double strand. This double stranded thread is used to pick up a line of hair and then remove it, creating a very clean, precise hairline.

Eyebrow threading can be used to eliminate a unibrow, raise the arch of the eyebrow or add shape and definition to the brow. Because it removes hair by the follicle, it is a reasonably long lasting hair removal technique as well, for women (and men) who would like to pursue a more natural beauty regimen.

My Experience I booked an appointment and headed to Duke Street Brighton to the Powder Beauty Boutique, a fabulous vintage inspired salon. As I stepped inside I was greeted with jewellery, clothing and manicure tables as well as a smile from Rachel, the owner. She took me upstairs into a spacious room, which kept in with the vintage theme.

She explained that a lot of photoshoots take place in the salon such as vintage portraits, which I can see why due to the décor.

After Care After threading wait at least two hours before you apply moisturizers, cleansers or makeup directly to the threaded area to keep bacteria away from open pores.

Threading lasts upto two weeks and you can get your brows re-threaded as soon as the hair grows just above the skin.

I would strongly recommend that if you’re thinking of shaping up those brows for summer, to visit the Powder Beauty Boutique to do so. www.powderbeauty.co.uk

I laid down on the bed, swept back my hair and asked Rachel if threading hurt, she explained that because threading pulls out a row of hairs instead of one it’s not

oval Maintain this ideal oval face by having soft angled eyebrows.

round Make a round face seem longer with high arch eyebrows.

long Make a long face appear shorter with flat eyebrows.

square To soften and balance the strong jawline, start with a curved eyebrow, then add more angle to create balance.

heart To soften and balance a strong chin, start with a low arch curved eyebrow, then add more volume to add more length.

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Climbing for Cancer The fight has begun

The 13,600 ft relay climb will commence at Boulder Brighton Climbing Centre, this is the prominence of the second highest mountain in the world the K2. It will be a 5 man relay and consist of climbing the wall up and down 447 times in around 8 hours.

THE FACTS

Around 8,500 people in the UK are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each year. That’s an average of 23 people each day, of these 8,500 people only 3% live for more than 5 years after diagnosis. Just under 18% will have passed away within the first year. Pancreatic cancer is the 5th most common cause of cancer death and the 10th most common cancer in the UK, yet you rarely hear about it. The symptoms are not obvious and Pancreatic Cancer is often referred to as the “silent cancer” due to the vague symptoms in the early stages.

MY STORY

My own journey began as a way of saying thank you to a friend of mine. After being told that I had a brain tumour back in December 2012, throughout my chemotherapy treatment Mark Johnson gave me advice, checked up on me and kept my spirits high.

This incredible man passed away before I could repay him for being so selfless and helping me through such a difficult time. Mark himself was in a much worse situation than me and the first time I was truly in his presence was at his funeral which may have been the most upbeat send off I will ever experience.

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by Peter Clarke

On 26th July a 13,600 ft relay climb will commence at Boulder Brighton Climbing Centre, raising much needed funding for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

CLIMB AND COMPETE

Everyone who donates will be entered into this fantastic prize draw and the winners announced following the climb on the 26th July.

Prizes range from 4x4 driving experiences to haircuts and massages, the array of prizes have been generously donated to reward those who donate to the cause.

Together we can climb, compete and hopefully, one day, cure cancer for good.

Donate, sponsor and show your support here: www.justgiving.com/climb4mark

RINSE & CHOP The Rinse & Chop is a multi-purpose chopping board that reduces preparation time and the number of tools on your kitchen worktop.

It can be folded into a chute for chopped food to be removed more easily from the surface and can also be folded to form a strainer.

nifty GADGETS FOR the kitchen

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GADGETS TO MAKE chopping, rinsing, slicing and sharpening easier!

Theres now no excuse to not get in that kitchen!

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EGG CLACKER

KITCHEN CRAFT BANANA SLICER

Fans of eggy soldiers will tell you there’s nothing worse than spilling eggshell pieces into your yolk.

The Egg Clacker eliminates this risk using a clever spring-loaded system, which cleanly cracks the top off an egg for a soft-boiled feast unspoiled by eggshell pieces.

This slicer is perfect for cutting bananas of any shape or size in one chopping action. Fun and safe to use, this gadget is at its most effective on occasions where cutting multiple bananas is required. www.kitchencraft.co.uk

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ANYSHARP No bigger than a pencil sharpener with a waste compartment, but every bit as useful and effective. By simply drawing the blade through the sharpening edges a few times, excess metal is removed from a blunted knife for a professional finish and newly-sharpened edge. www.anysharp.com

GARLIC ZOOM Perfect for chopping multiple garlic cloves! Dicing garlic can be fiddly, but the Garlic Zoom utilises a clever roller system to easily chop garlic into equal-sized chunks. Simply pop the garlic into the Zoom, and watch as the bladed roller cuts both your garlic and your time in the kitchen! www.amazon.co.uk

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activities

Local sports and activities to keep you active over the summer and all year round.

BY Hannah fRANKIE sTAFF

parkrun

Canoeing

Go Karting

Skip the lie-in this Saturday morning and set your alarm for Parkrun. This weekly 5km event provides all the impetus of a competitive race without the need for any actual skill. Whether you’re a serious athlete or complete novice, the event is open to all and truly welcoming of all ages and abilities. Run, walk, skip or hop, make Parkrun what you want it to be.

Pick up a paddle and get down to the River Adur for a variety of sessions and lessons in canoeing and kayaking. Based in Shoreham-by-Sea, the Adur Canoe Club welcome beginners so don’t be afraid if you’ve no previous experience in a canoe, as all the guidance and equipment is provided for you.

Put your foot down. From children’s birthday parties to corporate events and stag do’s, Go Karting is fastly becoming a favourite with families and adrenaline junkies alike.

Relying entirely on volunteers and donations, Parkrun is a worldwide initative with local races at both Hove and Preston Park. Simply register once online and you’re good to go.

And the best bit? It’s FREE!

www.parkrun.org.uk

As a non-profit organisation the club charges a minimal fee to cover its costs; day membership just costs £5 for the first 3 outdoor sessions. Running weekly sessions on Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings you’ll be placed according to your ability so have no fear of being outof-your-depth.

www.adurcanoeclub.org.uk

Proving you’re never too old to shake your tailfeathers, adult dance classes are a preferred part of many people’s exercise routines.

Forget all thoughts of kids in tutus - adult ballet classes are becoming increasingly Suitable for both complete popular with many groups beginners and experienced popping up across our petrolheads, Go Karting Sussex coast. can be tailored to suit your needs (no drivers Won’t I need to have had licence required!) Races some previous training? No tend to be divided into – from those with no dance two types of event: Grand experience at all to those Prix (individuals racing in returning to the discipline heats) or Endurance (teams after enjoying it as a child, competing in timed laps). ballet can be an incredibly With so many different effective method of body tracks in the local area to conditioning for everyone. pick from, simply decide if Simply find a class to suit you want to race indoors your ability and after just a or outdoors, choose your few weeks of practise you’ll circuit and put your driving be amazed at the results. skills to the test.

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Adult Ballet

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health

By Sophie Hayes

Multivitamins

Can you have too much of a good thing?

Most of these vitamins and minerals are present in maintaining a relatively healthy diet, so if you do lead a healthy lifestyle, multivitamins are unlikely to enhance your standard of living.

In fact, it has been suggested that when it comes to multivitamins, some of them can give your body “too much of a good thing”. Recent studies showed that men who took folic acid multivitamins once a day, were twice as likely to develop prostate cancer, than those who consumed no multivitamins at all. They were overdosing on folic acid. Certain vitamins can also interfere with how other vitamins are absorbed, for example, zinc interferes with how copper and iron are absorbed. Too much zinc may prevent these vital vitamins from being processed by the body.

Over ten million of us take multivitamins on a regular basis, and spend an astonishing £175million on them each year. Are these pills actually aiding our overall health? Or, in the words of The Big Bangs’ Shelldon Cooper, are we purchasing “very expensive urine?”.

Scientists have identified that the human body needs 13 different vitamins to function efficiently: Vitamin A B1 - Thiamine B2 - Riboflavin B3 - Niacin B6 - Pyridoxine B12 - Cyanocobalamin Folic acid Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K Biotin Pantothenic acid Always consult your doctor or qualified nutritionist.

For the rest of us who have developed a soft spot for the beige food group in our lives, enjoying culinary delights such as sweets, chocolate, and ‘fast foods,’ multivitamins promise to help build your immune system and reduce the risk of some chronic diseases like colon cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

They do, to some degree, but nutritionists continue to stress the fact that they are not a sufficient substitute for a healthy diet and they are most definitely no match for the amount of saturated fats in take outs.

Multivitamins are meant for people with specific health issues. For example, pregnant women are often advised to take 400 micrograms of folic acid each day during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. And people suffering from crohn’s disease need a much higher iron intake. But even then, multivitamins are not necessarily the answer. Some ailments alter the way the body uses vitamins and minerals, plus there may be adverse interactions between medications and vitamin supplements. For example, if suffering from stomach ulcers it is best to avoid Vitamin A, and diabetes to avoid vitamins B3.

Ultimately, adding anything extra to your body that will affect its processes should not be done so without first educating yourself about the risks involved. And whilst multivitamins are not akin to mind altering psychedelics or prescribed medications, they do still affect the body and if you are aiming to live healthily anyway, there is no need for them unless it is suggested by a nutritionist.

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Are you missing the most important meal in the business day?

At the Brighton Chamber monthly breakfasts you can network, eat and be inspired, all before 9:30am. Our breakfasts are your opportunity to connect with the local business community: to meet new clients, catch up with business acquaintances and find out who’s doing what in Brighton & Hove.

Join us at our next breakfast. You don’t have to be a member of the Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce to come along, and we’d love to have you.

WHERE: Carluccio’s in Jubilee Street, central Brighton.

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HOW TO... have a

hassle-free

Lighten the load of travelling abroad with our top 10 stressbusting tips to help you unwind your way to the perfect summer holiday.

holiday by hannah frankie staff

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Expect the unexpected Cover up - travel insurance is a holiday essential so make sure you’re well protected. When travelling within the EU don’t forget your European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for free or reduced emergency healthcare.

Money Matters Don’t be stung by overseas credit or debit charges. Most issuers impose fees so, whilst paying by card is often the most convenient method of payment, check for hidden costs.

Choose debit over credit cards to incur less cash withdrawal charges and opt for travellers cheques as a secure back-up - usually replaceable if lost or stolen.

Health Check Visit your doctor or a travel clinic at least 6 weeks before you fly to find out if you need any vaccinations. Stock up on supplies for any pre-existing medical conditions and prepare a first aid kit for any little hiccups whilst you’re away.

Neighborhood Watch Keep your home safe from prying eyes. Lock all doors and windows and leave a spare key with a friend or neighbour so that they can pop round and pick up your post, water the plants, turn on the lights and draw the curtains – all the signs of a ‘lived in’ property.

It might be tempting to count down the days to your holiday on social networking sites but this is just advertising your home for burglary. Similar announcements such as answerphone messages or automated email replies are all easily done but equally tempting for potential thieves.

Keep in Touch Stay connected with friends and family without fear of inflamed roaming charges and an excessive phone bill awaiting you on return. Contact your mobile provider to arrange a roaming package or replace your Sim card with one from a local network for the cheapest rates available.

Pack Smart Don’t get caught out with excess luggage fees. Airlines set their own baggage allowances so make sure you know the maximum weight permitted on each individual flight and pack accordingly. Customise your suitcase with a colourful ribbon or tag so that you can identify it easily and put a business card or contact details inside just in case there’s any mix-up.

“Are we nearly there yet?”

Keep the kids entertained with a selection of storytapes, colouring books and card games - Uno and Happy Families both great options for mixed ages. Having healthy snacks on hand will not only prevent hunger pangs but save you from the extortionate costs of airport fodder and the inevitable sugar crash following too much Haribo.

DIY Jump the queue with self-service check-in. Available in most airport departure halls all you need is your booking reference and passport then choose your seat, print out your boarding pass and ‘fast drop’ your luggage – security that’s smart and stress-free.

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From Brighton to Bangkok (well, Pattaya Actually) Of all the places I have been, Thailand or the Land of Smiles as it is known, has always been my most favoured location and I am lucky to get over there a couple of times a year.

If you prefer the more secluded beaches then you must opt for one of the many day trips to Koh Larn, a beautiful Island about 30 mins motor boat from Jomtien beach. You can hire a private speed boat for the day for about £50 or for those on a budget go to the ferry port and pay £2 each which will drop you off on the 0 0 Island. There is food and -3 777 g drink available but it is best to n i Boe take your own, as these can be quite pricey.

Being close to Gatwick, I find the best airline to fly with is Emirates with a short stop off in Dubai, it is only approximately 14 hours flying time, and during the low season you can pick up a reasonable priced flight for just over £500… The service on the flights is excellent with polite and helpful staff. I was shown around business class and the new first class cabins, and I can certainly understand why these book out very early.

On arriving in Bangkok I am collected by the hotel car for a reasonable £40.00 to take me the 1.5 hour journey to Pattaya. You can grab a taxi to take you from the airport but expect to haggle and pay around £30… for those travelling on a budget you can get the hourly coach which goes to Pattaya for around £5 each way.

Emirates First Class Although Pattaya can have a slightly seedy reputation, I prefer the quieter location of the Jomtien beach areas of Pattaya, and there are a large number of family resorts and hotels to meet the needs of any traveller.

I am lucky enough to be staying at the Baan Souy resort, which is about 10 minutes from the main Jomtien beach. This is the number one rated resort on trip advisor and having been open almost 2 years now, had just won the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence for 2013. With beautiful large rooms surrounding a delightful large swimming pool and Jacuzzi, Jomtien Beach this really is an oasis in the City at very reasonable prices (from £45 On my first including breakfast). day it is time to reacquaint myself with the lovely beaches of Jomtien and enjoy the gently blue waters and fine sands. There are a number of different areas to go on the beach including the famous Dongtan beach, also known as the Gay beach. Here you can get yourself a nice sunbed in one of the small concessions who will cater for your drink and food needs. Whilst on the beach expect to be offered a vast array of items from sellers who roam between concessions offering massages, ice creams, newspapers etc through to manicures and pedicures whilst you Baan Souy Resort doze in the sun.

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There are plenty of day trips to do in and around Pattaya, but my personal favourites are visiting the two zoos where you can see the animals, either in the more traditional way at Sriracha or at the Open Zoo where you drive around in a golf cart and meander between the animals in large open areas. Watch out for the monkeys who are roaming throughout the zoo as they will grab anything.

At Sriracha you will also have the opportunity to feed baby tigers, have your picture taken with most of the animals and even feed Khao Kheow Open Zoo the alligators.

The editor gOES exotic!

If you are a bit more into the beautiful flowers and plants that grow in this exotic paradise then make sure you take yourself along to Nong Nooch tropical gardens and indulge in an elephant tour of the 500 acre estate.

And no visit is complete without visiting the floating market, which will take you back to a bygone simpler age in Thailand culture, where the boats are set up as mobile shops and you buy off them alongside lengthy jettys.

The city really comes to life at night time, with the city well lit up and excellent transport options from taxis to Baht Buses (costing about 20p) to get you across this extensive city. There are numerous amounts of bars to choose from to entertain yourself including many showbars and cabaret locations. Thailand is extremely tolerant to sexuality and is indeed famous for its large number of Ladyboys, who you will often see working in bars, restaurants and shops (and be hard pushed to know the difference a lot of the time).

There really is so much to do and see in Pattaya that you will often find 2 weeks just isn’t long enough and end up having to go back again and again… well that has been my excuse.

Floating Market

I have never been to a friendlier place and I always look forward to my trips there.

Another reason to come to Thailand is the wonderful range of food available. Like most Asian countries the Thai’s are very into their spices and use them to great advantage to make even the most plainest of meals, a culinary delight. From about 50p you can enjoy a roadside chicken, pork of beef stick which is cooked in front of you on handmade carts, right through to top restaurants where you will pay up to £20 for a steak. One of my favorite resturants is La Bocca just by the Jomtien complex, which although it’s Italian, offers a wide range of reasonable Exotic Drinks and food priced food including the full range of Asian and seafood that you would expect from a seaside resort city.

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Roasted Beetroot & Mint Humous Dip

By Dan Rose

Pork Belly Ribs

Here comes the sunshine and eating outside with friends and family, best done with food that’s tasty and communal.

Here are two possible additions to your picnic BBQs wherever you and your friends find yourselves in the sunshine.

INGREDIENTS Serves 6

300g Raw beetroot, cubed 1 Clove of garlic 3tbsp Rapeseed oil or Olive Oil 1/2 Tahini 1 tbsp 2tbsp Red wine vinegar 1tbsp Chopped fresh mint 1tsp Dried mint Salt and pepper to taste

INGREDIENTS Serves 6 5g 10g 5g 5g 1 5 60ml 60ml 1tsp 3tbsp 2tbsp 2tbsp 1tsp 125ml 185g 1 25g 1.5kg

Fennel seeds Black peppercorns Cumin seeds Coriander seeds Onion peeled and grated Garlic cloves, finely chopped Rapeseed Oil or Vegetable Oil Apple Juice Chilli flakes Honey Tabasco English mustard powder Sea salt Good quality ketchup Apricot jam Apple (peeled cored and grated) Anchovies, chopped Pork ribs

Roasted Beetroot & Mint Humous

Our British version of a dipping classic, you’ll find it hard to going back to chickpeas!

METHOD •

Preheat the oven to 180c

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Wrap the beetroot in foil with salt, a splash of red wine

vinegar and the dried mint.

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Place in the oven and cook till tender (around 40mins)

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Put all the ingredients into a food processor with the

beetroot and whizz

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Adjust with seasoning

Pork Belly Ribs

We like our ribs chunky and tender which is why we oven slow roast our ribs, then crisped up on the BBQ. You’ll have enough marinade left over for another day in the sunshine.

METHOD •

Dry pan fry all the spices till browned then ground in a

pestle & mortar

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Gently fry onions, garlic and ground spices in the oil for 5

minutes.

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Add the apple juice and reduce till evapourated.

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Whizz it all up in a blender with all the other ingredients

except the apple and anchovies

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Fold those two through the sauce.

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Use some sauce to rub and marinade the ribs over night.

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Place the ribs into a pre heated oven at 150c until tender

(2 1/2 hours).

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Allow to cool and take to the BBQ.

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Reheat on the coals basting them with the sauce.

Enjoy this happy Summer time snacks in the sunshine with friends and family.

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Paddle Round The Pier 2013 6th & 7th July Paddle Round The Pier (or Paddle) is The world’s biggest FREE yearly beach and watersports festival, with this years being no exception.

Paddle isn’t just for surfers and water sport enthusiasts!

Along with the usual water events there will be land This years charities are: events too such as a dog show, Parkour performances and the new addition of muscle beach. Paddle The RNLI - A charity that saves lives encourages anyone and everyone to take part and have at sea around the coasts of Great Britain, Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of a go, even if you don’t fancy braving the sea.

Man, as well as on selected inland waterways.

As with any festival there will be food, music and even Surf Action - A registered charity whose core purpose is to a VIP area. focus on the well being and support of combat veterans and With all the fun and activities to look forward to at Paddle their families.

Round the Pier it’s important to remember the reason behind it. Not only does Paddle bring the community Winston’s Wish - The leading childhood bereavement charity together and invite everyone to have a go but it helps in the UK. local charities by raising money and awareness. www.paddleroundthepier.com

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Federation of small businesses Can you afford not to be a member?

In conversation with the FSB Brighton & Hove branch Chair Trevor Freeman What exactly does the local branch do for its members?

We run local events to give them the opportunity to meet fellow members and other local business people so that they can network, learn what is happening in the local business environment and swop experiences. We also act as a port of call when they experience problems and need information about which services are available to them from the many benefits that the Federation offers. There are many other things that we do from helping them to access training for themselves and staff to social events that give them the chance relax and mix with fellow members and their families. An example of the latter is our annual fund raising event for the RNLI.

What are the benefits that members receive?

Our most widely used benefit is the free legal helpline.

This operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is always ready to help a member with advice and guidance.

Alongside that is our online legal support package, which supplies online legal advice, fact sheets, documents etc, ranging from health & safety to taxation. When allied to our other business services of banking, credit card processing and terminals, finance, print & mail, office solutions, telecom services etc. the whole package is most probably the best value to be found anywhere.

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Does the Federation offer anything else?

Definitely! Perhaps the most under estimated part of the FSB is the impact that it has on general business issues. The Federation was formed back in 1973 to fight for fairness for small businesses over Class 4 NIC. Rather optimistically they set out to have it abolished. That was not to be. However, what they did achieve was a change in government attitude that resulted in the whole NIC issue for small businesses being reorganised so that it became much fairer and less of a tax burden on those that could least afford it. The FSB is fighting for fairness for small businesses all the time with both central, European and local government. We realise that often by the time the small business community becomes aware of the dangers to their existence from legislation it can be too late so we talk to legislators and their bureaucracy when aspects and issues are in the formative stage, when there is still time to consider the impacts upon the smaller business. Our success can be measured by the number of times we are quoted in Parliament and the media.

Do you do anything else?

Of course! Lots more but I suppose the most important thing for local business is the personal support that is offered in times of crisis or hardship. We find that often our members will rally round to assist another member when something goes wrong. It may be something as simple as advice or more tangible help in the form of time and support when times become especially hard.

I recall the time of the Lewes floods back in the early 2000s. The Federation organised a special help fund to assist those member businesses who had been forced to cease operation by the floods. The fund offered loans to the members to enable them to pick up the pieces and re-establish themselves much more quickly than would otherwise have been the case. When the floods happened in Cumbria a few years later the FSB from there turned to us in Sussex, for advice on how best to cope and help their members get on the road to recovering from the disaster. Sharing knowledge and help in times such as those is perhaps one of the most rewarding experiences that a volunteer can have.

meet and greet Held at The Regency Tavern in Russell Square on the 2nd Monday in the month, starting at 6.00pm and the 3rd Wednesday in the month at lunchtime, 12.00 to 2.00pm. The company is excellent as is the pub. All are welcome.

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It was about this time last year I went and test drove the second generation VW Beetle, and it was rather good. Even though it still uses much of the running gear from the Volkswagen Golf, like its predecessor, it has evolved to become its own car.

So then, hot on the heels of this new Beetle, and soon to arrive at a VW showroom near to you, comes the convertible version. It will be offered with the same choice of engines as found in the hatchback; three petrol and two diesels, and you are probably expecting me to recommend the 2.0-litre TSI as the one to opt for, or the 2.0-litre diesel (which happens to be one of favourite engines currently on the market). And normally I would, if I hadn’t spent the day behind the wheel of the 1.2-litre TSI, the smallest displacement engine in the range. Obviously with just 105PS of available power under the bonnet it is not going to deliver a rip-roaring performance, but does that really matter? I’m not so sure it does with this car. You see, if you delve far enough back into the annuls of automotive history, the Beetle was never conceived to be anything other than a cheap family car.

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Admittedly, this car does challenge those sentiments; the back seats are a little cramped, the boot space is not exactly cavernous and it costs a smidgen over £18k, nonetheless, putting those issues to one side, it still manages to retain all the ethos of the original pre-war Beetle, and never once did speed come into the equation.

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So if this car wasn’t built for speed, what was it built for? That’s simple to answer; it was built for fun. It doesn’t surrender to frivolity easily though, it needs to be gently coerced into believing that it is okay to cast-off its austere Teutonic heritage. It begins with a button on the dashboard to lower the multi-layered hood, and 9.5 seconds later it is starting to think about playing. It’s a bit like an aging hippy whose soldout to the corporate world but can still a smell a Moroccan roll-up from forty-paces away - once it gets a waft it soon remembers the halcyon days of summers past.

I’m not saying it’s the most dynamic drive you’ll ever find either, it’s more than adequate and the body feels fairly taught when it is put under pressure, but no one will ever drive it to the max, it’s not that sort of car. A pose along the seafront, that’s its de rigueur. A spin on a sunny Sunday morning, absolutely yes. A hot lap around Silverstone, forget it.

Quick Specs Engine 16v turbocharged 4-cyl Power 105bhp Torque 175 lbft 0-62mph 10.9 seconds Transmission 6 speed manual Price £18,000

So in conclusion It is still far from perfect but it is infinitely better than the car it replaces. It has a better level of standard equipment, the cabin is much bigger, it is more economical, and is generally a lot more credible. And I think it’s the last part of that sentence which is the most important. It is a credible successor to the original Beetle, and not the one it supersedes. If you ever needed a reason to fall in love with a Beetle, this might just be it. www.whmuk.com | What’s Happening Magazine

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Intentionally Emporium, the new professional theatre Eclectic opens its doors to Brighton words: luci ward photography: kevin pickett

Sitting on London Road is an old Methodist chapel that has been claimed by Artistic Director James Weisz and Venue Manager Gary Blair, both with years of theatre experience behind them and a new exciting venture ahead. ‘‘We had been looking for the perfect venue for four months’’ James explains ‘‘when Gary and I walked into this place we almost had tears in our eyes… it was everything we could dream of.’’

As you step into Emporium you are greeted with vintage delights from the décor to the music surrounding the main room. The theatre is a modest size, perfect for small to mid scale shows, which is what James wanted to provide, a theatre that could hold 100-200 seats which made way to touring shows that wouldn’t normally be able to get a slot in Brighton.

My first experience of Emporium was to see the incredible performance of ‘Time for the Good Looking Boy’. This one-man performance takes an extraordinary night in the life of an ordinary young man and is shared with the audience through memories, emotions and gestures of

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rap. The intimacy of the venue reflected well with the performance.

There’s more to Emporium than the theatre. Emporium’s canteen by day, wine and cheese board serving bar by night is always welcoming guests of performances as well as passers by, unlike typical theatres, Emporium is open from 7.30am every day until 1am every night, not just when a show is on.

Boasting a program based on quality and professionalism, Emporium offers performances and productions to suit all ages from Woodland, a production aimed at 3-5 year olds to give them a fun lesson in super-safe creature care, to Fake Bush, aimed at an older audience with Lucy Bundy’s affectionate comic tribute to Kate Bush. Cabaret and Opera also make the list. James and Gary state that they are a theatre foremost and careful with who performs at Emporium, as they want to maintain the right balance and quality for a season while making sure that there is always something for everyone. for more information visit: www.emporiumbrighton.com

by Sandra Reeves

Ropetackle Film Club will launch it’s second season on 5th September 2013 following a most successful first season last year. The popularity of the club has proved that there was definitely an opening for a friendly and comfortable venue where we can meet friends new and old on a regular monthly basis to watch good and popular films.

We have had some great responses to the films shown this season and the coming one will be as interesting and varied as the last. The renewal of membership is already underway but we have a waiting list for new members and would encourage you to apply.

There is going to be an opportunity on 4th July 2013 to go to The Ropetackle Arts Centre and enjoy a very special evening where you can learn more about what it means to be a member of the Ropetackle Film Club. The film chosen for 4th July is Delius’ Song of Summer the BBC production directed by Ken Russell; the film depicting the years of the Delius-Fenby collaboration. Richard Durrant, composer, guitarist and great supporter of the Arts has agreed to introduce the film for us and the evening will end with an informal reception where there will be a complimentary glass of Cava. The evening will be something special and we look forward to welcoming you at Ropetackle where you will be able to meet the committee of the film club.

Our season runs from September to June each year and so for £25.00 your can enjoy 10 films, but on top of that we endeavour to provide extra value in the 30 minutes before we show the film. We had some interesting amusing and musical talents entertaining us, which all proved to be an extremely popular part of the whole evening. So many of our members now look forward to the 2nd Thursday each month because of the new friendships they have formed and the happy atmosphere created by so many smiling faces.

Future film listings 5th September 2013

Argo

starring and directed by Ben Affleck. An Oscar winning “Best Film” a Comedy /Drama 10th October 2013

Silver Linings Playbook – Comedy/Drama starring Robert De Niro and Directed by David O Russell.

14th November 2013

Out of Africa A romantic /Drama set in 20th Century Kenya and starring Robert Redford and Meryl Streep 12th December 2013

The Sapphires.

Inspired by a true story about 4 extraordinary Aboriginal women. Directed by Wayne Blair and has feel good vibes.

9th January 2013

Inglorious Bastards directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring Brad Pitt. World War II drama set in Nazi Germany.

More news from Ropetackle Film Club, we are now organising the Matinees monthly. On the 3rd Thursday in each month you can enjoy a first class film in a comfortable, friendly environment for £3.50, the films start at 2.00pm.

The film club members chose between them a total of 800 films and these have been whittled down to 10 for showing throughout the new season, the films shown at the matinees are chosen from the remaining 790 films!

We have a tremendously wide and varied choice and to give an example of films to be seen in the coming months are LINCOLN/ WOMAN IN BLACK/ QUARTET. What better way to enjoy an afternoon if you have the opportunity, than to go along to the Arts Centre and relax, perhaps have a pleasant lunch at the Thunk Cafe before watching the film.

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DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED A SECRET WEAPON? Employer Wage Incentive

Eligible for EWI

There is a great incentive available at the moment for employers. This is available for 18 – 24 year olds who have been claiming jobseekers allowance for more than 6 months. The position offered must be for a minimum of 6 months and at National Minimum wage. The incentive is worth up to £2275. For full information please go to www.proactivetss.org/employerincentive Many of our students are already eligible or becoming eligible in the next month or so.

All our students complete an intensive training course in creative media with professional trainers, and with the training produce high quality articles which you can see throughout the magazine. On this page you will see just a few examples of the students who come through our courses.

To see information on all our students please go to our website: www.proactivetss.org/talentbank All of our students are available and looking for work in the creative industries, but be quick, as over 60% of the first students went into work within 4 weeks of completing the course.

Thomas

Mary

gwyneth

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Passionate about graphics and games design from an early age. Graduated in games design from Plymouth and have worked with Cisco, at the Olympics, honing my team management and organisation skills.

Using adobe creative suite I designed graphics and managed the Screens and IT support for Cisco House.

After completing a Journalism Diploma as well as work experience at the Guardian Newspaper, I have my heart set on a career in journalism.

Setting up a blog for jewellery company Ellie Ellie Ltd. gave me experience in tailoring my writing style to a specific audience, while the Guardian science department gave me insight into my ability to step out of my comfort zone.

I am hard working, co-operative individual. I have the ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team. My past roles have been in the field of customer service and admin however I desire to go into the creative world. I am a writer and actress and have experience of camera work.

Age: 23

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Artistic, Determined, Reliable, Enthusiastic

Recently I have been building websites and graphics and had design input for projects at Tangent 90 developing apps in 2011. I am a driven hardworking individual. I hope to have people enjoy my designs in whatever format they come in.

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Age: 23

Ambitious, Driven, Conscientious , Organised

My experience at WHM has only enhanced my love of writing, photography and everything print related - I have had the opportunity to style, organise and photograph fashion shoots, as well as hone in on my writing skills with interviews and reviews.

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Age: 24

Eligible for EWI

Passionate, Composed, Positive, Dynamic

I have recently just started up a blog, (TheWordOfGG). I am writing a novel, which I am yet to put up on my blog.

I have a willingness to learn and to gain more knowledge of the writing industry.

You’re hired!

Media Graduates – What now?

With over 30, 000 students studying at Sussex and Brighton Universities, July’s graduation ceremonies will see the city awash with formal gowns and mortarboards.

In a time where lower salaries, unpaid internships and high unemployment figures are the norm, is it really all doom and gloom for these young and talented hopefuls?

Last month WHM was invited to The Basement to attend the Media Practice Degree Show; an exhibiton of Animation, Documentary Film, Interactive Media, Photography, Screen Drama & Sound. Impressed by the talent on show, we were keen to speak to the students about their plans, hopes and futures working within one of the most successful and competitive creative industries.

Miles Quinn

Dom Hamilton

Media Practice & Theory

Media Practice & Theory

Final Project: “Visions of War”

Final Project: “Squaring Up”

An intimate look at our World War Two veterans who have sustained eye related injuries serving this country. A combination of documentary and portraiture, Miles has applied a closecropped framing to the subjects allowing for a more accessible and humanitarian insight.

A documentary film on the little known hybrid entertainment sport of Chessboxing. Inspired

by Odysseus Gambit (2012) and the work of Marc Isaacs, the film reveals the way in which hybridisation has extended beyond everyday convenience and into sociocultural practices.

“I feel nervous about my future in such a competitive industry but will keep pushing. Obviously I’ll get knocked back, but would rather be doing something I love than sat at a desk 9-5.”

“University’s been great in helping with everything from grounding an initial concept to the final tweaks postproduction. This project has reconfirmed exactly what direction I wish to pursue, primarily working on wildlife documentaries.”

“The best piece of advice I’ve been given is to do as much as you can whilst you have the opportunity – don’t shortchange yourself and always do more than you need.”

“Experience is essential. Degrees are so common now it’s more about what you’ve done than what you’ve learnt.”

by hannah frankie staff

“The industry has always been competitive and always will be. It will just require more perserverance which can only be a good thing.”

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chomping success!

By Sophie Hayes

Has ‘ONE Church Brighton’ provided a solution to half term hunger?

In Brighton alone there are over 11,000 children living below the poverty line. During term time, for six hours a day, these kids are supervised and fed. However, for eleven weeks of the year they are freed from the shackles of education.

Low income families often struggle to cope financially at these times, during which, extra meals must be provided and the young minds of their children need to be entertained.

A new social project called CHOMP has been started to meet the needs of this unseen 23% of Brighton’s population. Part funded by the Brighton local council and in part by the volunteers, CHOMP is an activities club held for two hours a day in One Church Brighton’s base in Gloucester Place. Run during the school holidays between 12pm and 2pm, kids are fed hearty meals, such as full roast dinners and homemade pizzas, and encouraged to join in activities organised for them by the CHOMP team.

The idea was pitched to local schools in the city after a Brighton MP saw a TV programme about children in poverty. With a greater understanding of the reality of some family’s social situations in the UK, the national LUNCH initiative encouraging communities to cater for hungry children during school holidays, was launched.

Over 15 families have already registered for the CHOMP project which recently underwent a trial run during the Easter holidays. Coordinator Amy Goodwin, said, “The kids love it. They are full of fun and the parents are getting stuck in.

We are really pleased”.

Last year it was reported that some families took their children to the homeless projects being run by the Salvation Army in order to cope with the extra pressures of care over the school holidays.

CHOMP has been a long time coming. A natural progression from the free school meals, which acknowledged the struggle of some communities. “We just need to make as many people aware of us as possible”, says Goodwin, “we don’t means assess people, we welcome everyone”.

To register with Chomp for lunchtime meals, contact MS Goodwin on 01273 694746 or email amy@onechurchbrighton.

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book app Tripit

by Luci Ward

No more searching through your inbox to find your airline reservation. No more scrambling to get directions to your hotel. No more worrying about what time your business dinner starts.

With TripIt, everything you need to get you where you’re going and back again is at your fingertips on your smartphone or tablet.

Once you setup your free account you can simply forward your confirmation emails from airlines, hotels, rental cars etc. to a TripIt email address and it will automatically ingest the details and place them in your trip, which syncs with your App. For serious travelers, TripIt offers a paid Pro option for a whopping $48.99 per year, which is separate from its business offerings. Pro users have access to reward point tracking, to help you make the most of those finicky flyer miles, along with live flight status updates and a few other special features. Pro users can also search for alternate flights should something go wrong, and have travel updates pushed automatically to a user-defined list of friends. Though these are powerful capabilities, they are definitely best suited for a frequent flyers and probably overkill for casual travelers.

Available for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

Frankenstein

by thomas paton

Like many great works of fiction, the inspiration for Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein originated from a dream, but what is most interesting about its conception was that it was spawned in response to a competition set between Lord Byron, Percy Shelley, Mary Shelley and John Polidori as to who could write the best horror story.

Safe to say, Mary was victorious in her graphic imagining of Victor Frankenstein, the desperate scientist who battles with the enigma of life and is consequently horrified by his vile creation.

Many of us can easily envisage the lumbering yellow beast, arms outstretched, bolts affixed at the neck, but this isn’t Shelley’s story.

The story most of us understand is only a superficial representation of the book, an Americanised, commercialised and, at times, comedic snapshot of Mary’s version. In truth, Frankenstein is a pure and poignant example of Gothic literature and has acted as a launchpad across popular culture.

Thematically, Frankenstein draws the reader’s attentions to the limits of human ability and creativity. In doing so, Shelley laid the foundations for subsequent generations to explore and revel within the genre of sciencefiction and, at it’s heart, incites a quest for others to define and understand our own limitations as human beings. So, the next time you see a copy, buy it and read it, because in those pages lives the seed of every great story of science-fiction from Star Trek to Sunshine, from Aliens to Prometheus. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.

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film the great gatsby by thomas paton Lurhmann’s 2013 re-make will be the sixth attempt to bring F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterwork to the silver screen and aptly reflects the timelessness of the original text.

I’d love to tell you my opinion of Baz Lurhmann’s The Great Gatsby, I really would, but this isn’t an adaptation or a remake, it’s simply a mad appropriation of the cautionary, Jazz-Age tale.

Maybe i’m being unfair, for those of you who haven’t yet read the book this film will appear larger than life and will hold you in raptures for the full 2hrs 23mins, but for those of us who have turned the books pages it’s a different story, literally. F. Scott Fitzgerald was a guy who lived and breathed in the golden age, he witnessed the post-war reaction of social excess and understood the physical affects personally, but Jay Z doesn’t. And that’s the crux of my issue with this film, it’s not a sympathetic rendition of a great American Novel, it’s a money-making enterprise with the 2013 demographic firmly in mind. Everything is anachronistic, from the ludicrous soundtrack to the 3D experience to the car chases that wouldn’t look out of place in a Mad Max movie.

What does work is Gatsby himself, let’s leave aside the hideous confusion of plot devices and the lumbering narrative anachronies and lets focus on Dicaprio because he alone redeems the film. Dicaprio is undoubtedly the finest onscreen Gatsby and embodies all the frustration, hope and wild imagination that Fitzgerald instilled in the semi-biographical character.

There will be those who see this film and leave feeling satisfied but there will also be those who leave reminded of just how wonderful the book is, how it proliferates aftershocks of reflection like the author had struck a great gong in your mind and left it to reverberate. Yes, Lurhmann has created an amplified vision of the roaring twenties and yes he has engineered a bygone tale for a 21st century palette but out of all of the dazzle and glitz I can only hope it will compel a new generation to discover the actual Gatsby, Scott Fitzgerald’s Gatsby, the one who is well, Great.

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game the cave by dan moore What happens when you mix legendary humour, dark desires, a sentient geographical formation and a platform game? The Cave. This 2.5D side scrolling puzzler, created by Ron Gilbert (of Monkey Island fame), is a double edged sword.

On one hand, it’s a humorous jaunt through a labyrinth of tricky conundrums and on the other, it’s a voyage into deep desires, and the lengths some are willing to go to make them real.

The story starts by introducing the narrator, the Cave itself. During the game, he’ll pitch in with witting snipes and informative banter to help your adventurers through the trials contained within. At the outset, the player selects three of seven characters to embark on their journey of self-discovery. Each characters has a special ability, such as a computer hacking scientist, and a unique sinful desire to discover.

Sadly, the game fails to deliver to its full potential. The platformer vibe becomes tedious when solving puzzles involves jumping and back tracking in abundance. The puzzles themselves are somewhat lacklustre, especially from someone of such pedigree as Ron, and the gameplay is surprisingly linear, despite the impression of deviating paths.

The Cave redeems itself using the comical storyteller to full effect and the draw of learning the fate of the entire cast make you want to play again. That said, it falls a little short of being a great independent title and it’s a shame the gameplay here isn’t quite as sharp as the wit.

music laura marling by petrushka lee Mercury Music Prize nominee Laura Marling has utterly and wholeheartedly outdone herself with her latest 16 track album. A beautiful composition relaying to us yet another failed love affair - a dramatic, brutally honest and daring portrayal of a modern British Folk singer that seems far beyond her mere 23 years.

Her fourth album, released on the 27th May 2013, see’s her break away even further from her former musical acquaintances Noah and The Whale and Mumford and Sons, and firmly put in place her innovative stance on the Folk scene. By the tracks being presented in the order they were written, it has allowed for the raw, gritty undertone’s and processes familiar to most of us with the heartbreak of a failing relationship to be brought into a distinctive and truthful light.

Producer Ethan Johns, Cellist Ruth de Turberville, keyboardist Peter Roecorrect and Laura Marling created the album at John’s countryside studio in just 10 days. Marling managing to record her vocals and guitar parts in a single take. The maturity in this album is beguiling, the first four songs are a progression of each other, four narrative’s intertwined with the same underlying message, a mêlée of infatuation.

‘Master Hunter’ see’s a turning point, an explicit explosion remitting a battle of rights, who is your master? The rest of the album quakes in the aftermath of the war of love, but the true exquisiteness of Marling’s writing comes to the fore when she depicts her own actions during this time, the truth is rarely pretty. Powerful and emotive, the album is already critically acclaimed and has seen Laura come into a plateau of her own, an accomplished and triumphant plateau that is!

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Summer’s Here…

Let’s go to the Pub!

Charles Dickens Pub Heene Road, Worthing The idyllic English garden coupled with a fantastic community pub in Worthing’s West End. A short walk from both Worthing’s seafront and West Worthing train station, the Charles Dickens is a quintessential community pub of suburban Sussex.

Meandering up the stairs, past a biography of the great Victorian novelist himself, the pub goads you into its most telling feature. Outside lies the perfect English garden, with atypical domesticated patio to the fore and a colourful lawn decorated with daffodils and daisies behind.

Here, listening to gentle suburbia roll in a refreshing sea breeze, watching the birds nibble from some generous garden feeders, it really is time your troubles were put firmly on ice for the rest of your stay.

As the semblances of summer-time finally drift over Sussex’s drooped shoulders, we’ve selected some of the finest establishments for you to enjoy those long, warm summer evenings.

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Inside, the pub raises itself across two different levels, cutting in and out of walls to bring deceiving levels of intimacy to a pretty large building. The Dickens specializes in sophisticated whisky, with a selection of well-sourced Scotch sitting pride of place above the bar, and a cheeky glass of twelve year old Glenfiddich will only set you back £3.25

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Pull and Pump

The Office

The Bridge Inn

Clarence Square, Brighton

Sydney Street, Brighton

High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea

No nonsense, affordable country pub turned tequila saloon, lined against Brighton’s frenetic Western Road.

Trendy Gin Palace serving up stunning Thai curries alongside soulful tunes in Brighton’s North Laine.

Brilliantly set against the banks of the River Adur, this Shoreham favourite is perfect for big occasions.

Whilst you won’t find the most diverse range of musical sounds, nor gourmet foods from across the world, what you will find is a country-styled saloon distinguished by its wide wooden beams and large, bronze plated horse-shoe bar.

Inconspicuously tucked amongst a clinical looking trio of travel agent, bookies and fashion conglomerate, the Pump is well-placed to quench the thirst of those in pursuit of a quick drink with no fuss in Brighton city centre.

The bar personnel are both friendly and knowledgeable, proud custodians of the Pump’s wide range of agave tequilas. For those unfamiliar with quality tequila; certified 100% agave tequilas are subject to strict locational controls in production ensuring that specific varieties of the base ingredient, the agave plant, are selected for their high sugar content.

Highly recommended is the 1800 Reposado – one of the finest available at £2.95 with a sweet and aromatic flavour.

A long-running bar promotion offers customers two bottles of Estrella for the price of £4, refreshing for those on a tight budget!

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Specialising in stern gins, scrumpy ciders and scintillating Thai curries (courtesy of Thai Sim café), the Office lies behind a large flat bay window revealing the North Laine in full swing. In this small, central bar you’ll find a cacophony of Brighton’s chattering classes, meshing against a genre-spanning playlist of quality tunes.

The kitchen brings Thai curries which are both sturdy and aromatic, with the green spicy variant particularly palatable for guests who prey on pepper. Combine this capsaicin-filled delicacy with one of the bar’s many scrumpy ciders to create an ideal hot summer pleasure, best enjoyed in the small ivy-filled patio garden.

Red curries and noodles are also on the menu, completing an authentic selection of Thai cuisine available for £7.50 per main dish.

The entertainment line-up provides a regular schedule of musical events – the ‘Gypsy Jazz’ each Friday night sits alongside an eclectic mix of Saturday night guests stretching funk, soul and ska.

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There are few places I can think of to spend a sunny bank holiday that are better than Shoreham’s Bridge Inn. Operated as a Bed & Breakfast, the establishment provides a little bit of class for Shoreham’s pub scene.

Literally backing onto the banks of the River Adur itself, there’s a large al-fresco area to enjoy Shoreham’s fishing heritage on the opposite side of the river. If the setting is perfect for the occasion, then so the menu seeks to provide culinary fashion to match. There’s a rotating special selection available, appropriating the consistent availability of fresh fish. Further, a choice of properly traditional roasts from slow cooked pork to roasted guinea fowl should adequately satisfy the most diverse of customer orders.

The well-stocked wine list provides bottles ranging from £14.50 for a bottle of sauvignon, to £70 for a celebratory bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne.

With free parking and four bedrooms available, the Bridge Inn is not only an established favourite amongst Shorehamites, it should provide an exotic day out for guests hailing from much further afield.

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GARDENING

HEDGES TO EDGES

By Pauline Clarke

Keep dead heading by cutting back to the closest five leaf cluster with sharp secateurs to reduce the risk to infection.

If you notice any suckers emerging from low down on the plant, these can be snapped off with a downwards motion rather than cutting as this tends to promote re-growth.

Look out for signs of black spot on the leaves especially after spells of damp weather. Pick up any leaves that have fallen and remove any that are infected. Do not add these to the compost bin as the heat will make the spores multiply! The best way to dispose of them is by burning them. Spray plants with rose fungicide which will also help control mildew. Encourage your climbing and rambling roses to produce more flowers by tying them in horizontally.

Hedges such as Beech, Yew, Leylandii, Privet, Lonicera and Hawthorn can be trimmed but be careful to stay in the green with the Leylandii. If you have a Choisya hedge this can be cut if it has flowered. I prefer to use a pair of hand sheers but this is not always practical if you have a large area to do. Ensure your tools, both electric trimmer or sheers are sharp and well maintained. Keep some oil handy to apply to the blades of an electric trimmer.

This will stop excessive wear and reduce the heat in the blades keeping them sharper for longer. Keep an old sheet or blanket handy to lay under the hedge to collect the clippings which can then be bagged up for disposal. Trim the sides first and then tap with a spring rake to loosen any ends that are hiding. Tackle these stragglers with the secateurs before moving on to the top of the hedge.

Early summer flowering shrubs such as Deutzia with their soft pink edged star shaped petals, Philadelphus (mock orange) and Weiglia can be pruned once flowers have finished. Photinia – Red Robin can be cut back to generate new red foliage if the foliage has started to fade to brown. Although not generally grown for its flowers, if left uncut the flowers will appear in clusters of delicate white blooms.

As well as enjoying the flowers in the garden, many of us will be cutting these to bring indoors to enjoy the colours and fragrance.

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TIPS FOR CUT FLOWERS Cut flowers as early in the day as possible, if not, leave

1. until evening time when they will have the most moisture in them.

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Take a bucket of water around the garden with you to place the cut flowers in to avoid cut ends drying out and air being trapped causing the stems to wilt.

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Leave the cut flowers in the bucket to take up water in a cool place for a couple of hours before cutting and placing in the house.

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Pick spikes of flowers such as Gladioli and foxgloves when the first lower flowers have just opened, but not Delphiniums, these should be cut when most of the flowers are open.

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If cutting hollow stems such as Delphiniums or Lupins, cut the stems at an angle and remove lower leaves, now turn upside down and fill the hollow stem with water. You can either plug this with a bit of cotton wool or put your thumb over the end while you place the stem back under water.

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Photinia ‘red robin’

Have you checked out Stanmer Nursery yet?

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Milky stemed plants such as Poppys and Euphorbias which are prone to drooping can be sealed by dipping the ends into very hot water for about 30 seconds. Wear gloves to protect hands from the sap and hot water.

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Woody stems including roses should be cut at a sharp angle and the stems split vertically about 1 inch. Do not be tempted to crush the stems as this can do more harm than good.

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Roses sometimes need to be reconditioned after a few days if they start to wilt. Recut the stems and stand in an inch of very hot or near boiling water, you should see an improvement in about 30 mintues. Recut stems and split as before, now place in bucket about 1/3 full of warm water for a few hours with plant food added.

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If you don’t have any cut plant food, add a teaspoon of sugar and a tablespoon of vinegar to a litre of water. You can add a couple of drops of household bleach to this but personally I’ve never tried this!

This is sited at the back of the Stanmer Park behind the house. Run by BHCC it provides plants for the citys parks and gardens. Sarah Carlisle has a wealth of local knowledge and uses this to create the displays you see everyday around the city. Check out their stock of bee friendly plants and herbs.

If you need help maintaining your garden ‘Hedges to Edges’ is there to get the most out of your space, leaving you more time to relax and enjoy your garden. We treat your garden as if it was our own.

If you have a garden that needs some attention or you just need a few hours help we’re here for you.

Hedges to Edges – Pauline Clarke +44(0)7842180282 paulinecclarke@hotmail.co.uk

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by Simon Lindwood

With our wildlife descreasing, why is it so important to bring birds and bees back into our gardens?

fter one of the coldest springs on record the long-awaited summer season has finally reached the shores of the British Isles. With lengthening daylight hours and an ever improving climate, wildlife can flourish once more free from the chilly grip of winter. The birds can be heard chirping, the bees can be heard buzzing and the gardens across the southern suburbs will crawl with all the key players of the insect world. However, recent surveys report that British wildlife is under threat and should be garnering our attention as a cause for national concern. Reports from environmental studies suggest that there has been sizable declines among bee, moth and bird populations giving rise to concerns for the further loss of vulnerable species and habitat. The cause of these declines must be attributed primarily to the loss of particular habitats which in turn cause a chain reaction affecting multiple species. Therefore, when areas of vegetation are destroyed, insects are unable to thrive which in turn impacts upon birds and other animals that rely on a pre- established food chain.

So, with the feast on hold for many native species, we must ask ourselves two simple questions. Firstly, is it in our best interests to preserve these habitats? And secondly, what can I do personally to stimulate the ecosystem? The answer to the first question should be an earthshaking YES, without the range and host of species that dwell among us our entire way of life could become implausible. Those who think this is an exaggeration should research the processes that allow plant life to exist and the agricultural dependence set upon insects and honeybees in particular. Without large scale cross- pollination, crops will dwindle and the global farming industry will be devastated. As well as in agriculture, bee venom has been utilised for its medicinal properties and has been successful in treating arthritis, cancer, epilepsy and depression.

This of course begs the question, what plants can I grow to encourage bees and other wildlife to flourish?

Tall flowers like Sunflowers and Foxgloves are perfect for bumblebees, whilst most pink, purple and yellow flowers are great for attracting moths and butterflies.

Experiment with it, add it to your list of good deeds, and remember that for every tiny insect you save you may well be securing the United Kingdom’s future as well as the animal kingdom’s.

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Dr Dr Give me some shoes...

The 12th June saw the opening of iconic footwear giant Dr. Martens open the door’s to its first Brighton Store on Prince Albert Street.

Amy Nelson, UK retail marketing manager, said Brighton was the “perfect match”, noting the local population was “renowned for their alternative spirit and forward thinking fashion style”.

She added: “The new store is located in The Lanes, a fashion focused area with excellent footfall from both locals and tourists alike.”

The launch lead’s the way for other store openings across the country, including Newcastle and Edinburgh to be unveiled in the not too distant future.

The brand spanking new store feature’s the full range of footwear, clothing and accessories from Dr. Martens, including the current SS13 range containing new collections First and Forever, Windsor and Crafted Made in England.

The Launch party held at The Mesmerist, saw an amalgamation of the swankiest dressed Dr. Martens patrons don their best patriarchal footwear. Commissioned art installation from local artist The screen Prince, plus live music from up and coming musicians, The Physics House Band and Abi Wade. With everyone enjoying the celebratory atmosphere you were free to enjoy drinks from WJ King Brewery and Tuaca, as well as DM’s flavoured gelato and fried halloumi & chip cones. The braver among the bunch could even get themselves a free hair trim from the in house barber.

So if you fancy bagging yourself some of the coolest tred’s in town get yourself down to the new store!

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Set in the early 1950’s, RELATIVE VALUES is a performance about the uproarious culture clash between the glittering world of Hollywood and the stiff upper lip of the English aristocracy.

Paddle Round the Pier (or ‘Paddle’) is The worlds biggest FREE beach and watersports festival. It runs every year on the beautiful venue of Hove Lawns.

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A brand new cycling adventure, this 60-mile Night Ride leaves starlit London for sunrise by the sea.

In aid of the BHF

While still regarded as Brighton’s most successful band of all-time, Levellers rarely perform in their hometown. This show marks a rare & highly sought-after occasion, a true celebration of a historic act still showing everyone how’s it’s done.

This new musical features all the classic Tina Turner hits, including What’s Love Got To Do With It, Proud Mary, Private Dancer, River Deep Mountain High and of course Simply The Best.

madeira drive, brighton £35.00 0300 456 8355

Brighton Dome, Brighton £25.50 01273 709709

Theatre Royal, Brighton Prices vary 0870 060 6650

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WHAT’S HAPPENING SHOREHAM

meet kate humble July 2, 7:00pm

Nick Pynn & Kate Daisy Grant July 5, 7:30pm

Thea Gilmore july 11, 8:00pm

City Books present an evening with Kate Humble to launch her superb new book Humble By Nature.

Nick Pynn and Kate Daisy Grant bring their multi-award-winning, 5* star rated Double Whammy show to Ropetackle. It features Nick’s instrumental avant-folk masterpieces, and Kate’s emotive, quirky pop songs.

Critically acclaimed songwriter Thea Gilmore returns supporting the release of her new studio album Regardless. If the name’s familiar, it may be thanks to the many plaudits the press have directed Gilmore’s way.

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham £ 8.00 01273 464440

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham £10.00 01273 464440

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham £16.50 01273 464440

Family Film Screening: Dr Seuss’ The Lorax july 13, 11:00am

Barnstormers Comedy Club july 20, 8:30pm

Brighton Beach Boys july 27, 8:00pm

A 12-year-old boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams.

To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world.

Saturday night out at Ropetackle with three top comics from the UK comedy circuit and beyond. Every month Barnstormers Comedy Club promises, and delivers, a great laughout-loud night out.

When the Brighton Beach Boys formed in 2001, it was through a love of the glorious harmonies created

by Brian Wilson and it soon became clear that many others shared the desire to hear those harmonies sung live.

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham £3.50 01273 464440

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham £12.50 01273 464440

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham Prices vary 01273 464440

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WHAT’S HAPPENING worthing

National Gardens Scheme July 7th, 2:00pm

Creative Waves Day JULY 14th, 11:00AM

Open Air Shakespeare by Rainbow Theatre Company JULY 17TH-21ST & 24TH-28TH

Special gardens by special children.

Two award winning school gardens are open for the National Gardens Scheme. Lunches teas, plant sale and students to show you around.

Be part of Creative Waves new community art project ‘Flock to Worthing’. Come and play.......create birds......collaborate on a unique bird sculpture.

The Rainbow Theatre group offers high-quality, accessible, professional productions of Shakespeare, for all the family to enjoy. In the magical garden atmosphere of Highdown.

Worthing £4, children free 01903 708870

Coast at Sandcourts & Coast Cafe FREE 01903 216937

Highdown Gardens, Worthing Box Office 01903 206206

Worthing’s Emporium Market JULY 20TH

fire station open day july 27th, 10am

American rod & custom car show july 28th, 8:00am

This is a market with a difference bringing together over 45 stalls of delicious locally sourced food, bread, meats and deli stalls as well as craft, art, gifts and homewares.

Part of the Worthing Festival. Come and see behind the scenes of how your ‘working’ Fire & Rescue Service operates.

A popular display of American Cars, Hotrods, Dragsters, Harley Davidson bikes & more all on display in the Steyne. This is great family fun and you get up close to these amazing vehicles.

Montague Place, Worthing 07504 236473 07722 447480

Ardsheal Road, Worthing FREE 01903 228441

Steyne Gardens, Worthing 07903 049489

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post offices 1. Blatchington Road Post Office 92 Blatchington Rd, Hove, BN3 3YF 01273 732387

5. Whitehawk Avenue Post Office 27 Whitehawk Way, Brighton, BN2 5HE 0845 722 3344 6. Coldean Post Office

2. Western Road Post Office

16 Beatty Ave, Brighton, BN1 9ED 01273 621844

22 Western Rd, Hove, BN3 1AF 0845 722 3344

3. Amherst Crescent Post Office 268 Old Shoreham Rd, Hove BN3 7EG 01273 738788 4.

North Moulsecoombe News & Post Office 46 Barcombe Rd, Brighton BN1 9JQ 01273 686405

7. Upper Portslade Post Office

7 South Street, Portslade BN41 2LE 01273 419517

8. Tivoli Post Office 3 Matlock Rd, Brighton BN1 5BF 01273 552017 9. Blake’s Post Office 7 Hollingbury Place, Brighton, BN1 7GE 0845 722 3344

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e-mail us at info@buses.co.uk telephone us on 01273 886200 Just text the bus stop code to 84268 to get details of the next buses due to arrive.

Southern Trains

http://www.southernrailway.com telephone us on 08451 27 29 20

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Sussex Police (24hr non emergencies) Crimestoppers (24hr) British Transport Police East Sussex Fire and Rescue NHS Direct Floodline Brighton & Hove City Council South East Coast Ambulance Service

101 0800 555 111 0845 40 50 40 0845 130 8855 0845 4647 0845 988 1188 (01273) 290000 (01737) 353333

West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service HM Coastguard Royal Sussex County Hospital Sussex Eye Hospital National Gas Emergency Service Southern Water Leakline UK Power Networks Emergency Line Southern Electric Tourist Information Centre Worthing

(01243) 786211 (02392) 559001 (01273)696955 (01273)606126 (0800) 111 999 (0800) 820 999 (0800) 783 8866 (08000) 72 72 82 01903 221066

Youth Clubs and Groups

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Brighton Youth Centre Tel. 01273 681 368 64 Edward Street, BN2 0JR

Saltdean Community Association Tel. 01273 304 617

15th Brighton Scout Group Tel. 01273 677 031 Scout Hut, Manor Road, BN2 5EA

Allsorts Youth Project Tel. 01273 721 211 69 Ship Street, BN1 1AE

Brighton YMCA Tel. 01273 326 701 55 Old Steine, BN1 1NX

Young Peoples Centre Tel. 01273 733 760 69 Ship Street, BN1 1AE

Air Training Corps Tel. 01273 566 226 Dyke Road, BN1 5AS

Scouts Association Tel. 01903 213 213 Sackville Road, BN14 8BG

Worthing Boys Club Tel. 01903 233 765 Ivy Arch Road, BN14 8BX

Worthing Girl Guide Tel. 01903 236 333 Girl Guide Forest RD, BN14 9NE

The Boys Brigade Tel. 07917 147991 52 Station Road, BN41 1DF

Beeding And Bramber Brownies Tel. 01273 871 184 Gladys Beven Hall, BN43 6BG

The Crew Club Tel. 01273 608 607 26 Coolham Drive, BN2 5QW

BHIP Tel. 01273 295 533 Brighton Town Hall, BN1 1JA

Sussex Country Arts Club 3 Bond Street Cottages, Bond Street, BN1 1RP

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BEACH

FESTIVAL July 6th and 7th - Hove Lawns

✿ WATER EVENTS ✿ LAND EVENTS ✿ SPORTS ACTION ✿ SKATE ✿ RACES ✿ DEMONSTRATIONS ✿ FOOD ✿ DRINKS ✿ BARS ✿ MUSIC ✿ COMPETITIONS ✿ HAVE A GO SESSIONS ✿ KID’S STUFF ✿ CULTURE ✿ DOG SHOW ✿ BANDS ✿ UKULELE FESTIVAL ✿ ENTERTAINMENTS OVER 3 STAGES ✿ STRONGMAN ✿ MUSCLE BEACH ✿ MUSCLE CARS ✿ OVER 90,000m 2 OF PADDLE VILLAGE MARKET ✿ GRANDSTAND SEATING OVERLOOKING THE BEACH ✿ WATCH THE PADDLE ROUND THE PIER ✿ JOIN IN OR JUST CHILL OUT AND HAVE COOL DAY AT THE BEACH.

✿ INFO AT: WWW.PADDLEROUNDTHEPIER.COM w i t h a b ig t h a n ks to s p o n so r s

This year the Paddle is raising funds for:

TEMPLANT Group

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