May Edition

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May 2013

What’s Happening Magazine

Curtains up

Behind the scenes look at Brighton Fringe

Eclectic Nostalgia Fashion in the Lanes. We visit Blackout for a photoshoot

2013 Marathon We interview fundraiser Simon Poppitt-Jones

Lifestyle | Music | Fashion | Travel | Business | Nightlife | Health | Food and Drink | Places to visit

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The Offices Brighton Media Centre 22 Old Steine Brighton BN1 1EL www.WHMUK.com Publishers Neon Inc The Team Co-Executive Editors Joe Davenport & Rob Swan Design Matt Denison Luci Ward Chief Photographer Max Kane Features Editor Frankie Staff Contributors Mike Holland Pauline Clarke Callum Cyrus Mary Platts Darryl Parker Marcel Kennard Thomas Pearce Nicolas Marcenaro Charlie Jefferson Petrushka Lee Ludovica Zallot Kristina Wilde Alex Fraser

A message from the Editor. . .

At last the sun has decided to show itself and this month WHM has been delighted to welcome sixteen fresh faces to the team. With our new group of enthusiastic young people from ProActive Training & Skills Services on board the magazine is making real leaps and bounds; the students really proving and improving their skills within creative media. Look out for their contributions throughout the magazine and turn to p16 to read six of the student’s profiles.

With so much local talent it’s important to showcase all that the South Coast has to offer.

Rising star Alice Amelia gives us some soul on p40 and our interview with Brighton Marathon runner Simon Poppitt-Jones on p6 will hopefully inspire us all to go the extra mile.

Not exhausted yet? Dig out your diary as with so much going on this May we’ve been busy uncovering the very best of what’s on to make sure you don’t miss out. Our special features on Brighton’s Fringe Festival (4th May – 2nd June) lifts the curtain on three of the cities up-and-coming theatre companies (p8) and gives a little insight into the Music of Our Time (p26).

As always we love to hear your feedback so please do write, email, Facebook or Twitter us and let us know your thoughts!

All the best,

JOE

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Fashion & Beauty 28 Eclectic Nostalgia 37 D.I.Y Facemasks 54 BIBA - The Exhibition

Gadgets ... and the Rest 14 Return of the GTi 22 Competition Pets Winner 20 Photography tips -Sunsets 41 Gardening 24 Headphones 48 Reviews Business 52 Recipe 10 Mike Holland Soapbox Out and About 6 6 Brighton Marathon 42 Fed of Small Businesses 43 Chamber of Commerce 12 Artist in the Arches 21 The Grand Spa Launch 23 Spilling the Beans Sport 18 Sussex Activities Nightlife 44 Nightlife Travel 38 Escape to Beijing What’s On 57 Brighton Health 58 Shoreham 28 35 The Magic of Coconuts 59 Worthing

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Winners At A Glance

Overall Men’s winner Dominic Kangor (Kenya), 2:10:46 Overall Women’s winner Eunice Kales (Kenya), 2:28:50

British Men’s top three finishers 1st - Jon Pepper (2:20:30) 2nd - Andrew Maud (2:30:55) 3rd - Richard Williams (2:34:50) British Women’s top three finishers 1st - Aly Dixon (2:31:10) 2nd - Shona Fletcher (2:56:57) 3rd - Sarah Williams (2:57:50)

Brighton Marathon

The triumph and tragedy behind Brighton Marathon 2013

by Kristina Wilde Sunday 14th April saw competitive runners and fundraising heroes from around the world descend on the city to run the Brighton Marathon 2013. The 26.2 mile course, with its mostly flat surface enabling a fast run, is popular with all sorts of runners. This year was no different.

The weather had thankfully perked up after a dismal start to the weekend. Whilst a changeable wind did cause some difficulties for runners, stationary spectators were content to cheer from the sidelines. Officials estimate that around 100,000 people watched the race.

And then there were, of course, the runners.

Crossing the finish line first were two Kenyan runners, Dominic Kangor and Eunice Kales. Both completed the route in under 2.5 hours – a fantastic achievement.

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WHM talks to fundraiser Simon Poppitt-Jones. Simon

is a runner from Eastbourne who’s been raising money for Children With Cancer (formerly Children With Leukemia) since his first ever marathon.

When did you run your first marathon?

“My first marathon was the last Flora London Marathon in 2009. Back then, I was a lot heavier than I am today.”

How did you get into marathon running?

“I used to play semi-pro football in Wales when I was in my late teens, until I was involved in a car accident. I fractured my right femur and never returned to playing football at the same level. As a result, I began to gain weight.

Then I began to lose weight in a friendly competition with one of my ex-bosses. Fifteen months after I started to lose weight, in summer 2008, I found out I’d got a place in the Marathon and it all became very real!”

Is there a reason why you chose to support Children With Cancer?

“I got into the 2009 marathon through a charity place with them, organised through a friend-of-a-friend. Within months of getting in, my wife’s friend’s daughter was diagnosed with leukemia. Thankfully, she is now in remission. However, my daughter’s friend is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia. So while I’m fortunate in that I’m not personally affected, I know people who are. Knowing I can help them in some way is really great. I’ve also run 3 half-marathons for St. Wilfrid’s Hospice in Eastbourne.”

How have you been preparing for the London Marathon?

“This is going to be my sixth marathon, so I’m not starting from scratch. I’d call myself an intermediate. My base level of fitness tends to be running 10 miles. In January I began to build up mileage slowly. And since I’ve just run the 26 miles in Brighton, London isn’t as difficult as it could be.”

Do you have a playlist that you like to run to?

“I like loud, upbeat songs – Madness, Stereophonics, Muse and Bruno Mars are all good. Although I enjoy running to music, I turned it down so I could hear the Brighton crowd!

It was amazing hearing people cheer my name.”

Favourite snack for energy?

“Chocolate! I even love the chocolate-flavoured gel packs.

I have half a box of promotional ones at home. They’re a great incentive too.”

Sam Harper Brighouse The marathon was tinged with sadness, however.

Sam Harper Brighouse, a 23-year-old runner, collapsed around the 16-mile mark after suffering a cardiac arrest. Despite immediate medical attention, he later passed away at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

Sam had been running for charity ‘Arms Around The Child UK’, which helps to care for Indian and African children affected by HIV and AIDS. People continued to donate after hearing of Sam’s tragic death, determined to make something good out of the tragedy. At the time of going to press the total stood at over 29,695.00– 5939% of Sam’s proposed £500 target.

‘Arms Around The Child’ is one of 400 charities that were involved in the event. They offered marathon places to runners in return for fundraising. The result was hundreds of thousands of pounds being raised for causes including asthma, respite care and sexual abuse support.

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CURTAINS UP

on Brighton’s young theatre companies preparing for Fringe 2013

by Kristina Wilde

Now in its 46th year, Brighton Fringe kicks off on 4th May. It’s a great opportunity for young companies to exhibit their talent. But in a hostile financial period for the arts, how are three of the city’s newest companies faring?

Out of the Trunk is owned by Rosanna Wood and Annabelle Sacher. They met at the University of Sussex, having been actively involved with the drama society.

The pair explains that they’ve taken it upon themselves to fill a niche. “We wanted to create immersive theatre that combines naturalism and stylism,” they say. “We’ve made the opportunity to stage productions that captivate an audience - to transport them.”

Their ambition is apparent: they wrote their debut play themselves. Bridge to An Island explores the capacity of imagination to escape isolation. “It’s performed in and around the audience rather than with formal staging,” they explain. “It progresses through the twentieth century, immersing the audience with music and sound.”

The company is going up for the full run of the Fringe’s bigger counterpart in Edinburgh later this year. Before they go, they’re using a two-day Brighton Fringe run at the beginning of June to get feedback.

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account,” they say. They consider whether lack of funds has had a negative effect on their work. “It hasn’t affected our production creatively - but there are practical issues,” they reply. “Those can be stressful.”

But they work hard with the resources they have. Their venue, the Brighton Media Centre, is ideal, fostering an intimate space for performance. “And we’ve found a dedicated team of actors,” they continue. “Put work into publicising yourself and people will respond.”

Networking is important, as Jess Barton and Rosemary Terry of Fight or Flight Productions will tell you. “Brighton is a hot spot for creative types,” they enthuse. Through their contacts, they’ve found everything from rehearsal spaces to actors. “We’re forever learning,” they say. “The more people we can find to teach us, the better!”

In December, the group staged Company at The Marlborough Theatre, where they’re returning this year with their “emotionally darker” version of The Secret Garden. “This is not simply a direct staging of the book,” they stress.

“We have explored the more adult themes of love, passion and grief - it should entice a wider audience, as well as fans of the children’s story.”

“At heart it’s a story about children learning to play, laugh and be happy. We want to have fun performing it, and the audience to have fun watching it.” This certainly comes across in their rehearsal: they’re outside in a park in Hove, ingeniously making the most of the free space.

They too reveal that money issues haunt production. But they’re pragmatic. “Money is a sore point for everyone at the moment. We’re no exception, but we’ve worked hard to make sure this doesn’t affect the quality of the theatre we make. You need to be truly passionate about the work you’re producing.”

There is financial aid out there. This year, arts site IdeasTap has funded eight Fringe shows. Ellen Carr of Witness Theatre is running one of them.

You might recognise the name - Witness performed a sold-out run of The Importance of Being Earnest last year, and took new play The Darkroom to Edinburgh. Despite 2012’s success, Ellen is practical. “I honestly don’t think we’re anywhere near established enough as a company to see our status having a large impact on what we’re doing,” she states.

Her new production is Window, a ‘contemporary tale,’ staged at The Warren. The show blends technology with performance to explore society’s obsession with the internet. Initially the script was a BFI MacGuffin winner. Though it’s a promising start, Ellen is blunt about commercial success. “If you want to make money, do a famous play. But new writing might make your name and your point heard.”

Where’s the money coming from this time? “We already had income from previous productions,” Ellen explains.

“And we’ve crowdfunded £400 of the budget, but the IdeasTap funding was really the amount that allowed us to go ahead.” She knows, whatever else the economy has done, people are still giving to the arts. “However, I didn’t try asking people to give to theatre when the economy wasn’t like this, so I don’t have much of a comparison.”

Ellen admits that sometimes she feels rushed. “I’m singlehandedly running a company and working a full time day job,” she says. But Ellen – like the others – is still enthusiastic. Her tips for newcomers are encouraging.

“This is going to be the biggest adventure you’ve ever embarked on, so enjoy it!” she says. “Pack the right equipment and never, ever put the notebook down.”

It looks like Brighton’s young companies are flourishing – their lack of money more than made up for by imagination, excitement and positivity.

ADVICE Jess and Rosemary: Try the Fringe! Making brilliant,

stomach-grabbing theatre ‘on the cheap’ means you’re able to do what you love, whatever your financial circumstances.

Ellen: Take your time. Don’t even think about putting something on stage until you have that project clear in your own mind.

Rosanna and Annabelle: Get a producer separate to your creative team. They’re invaluable!

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Mike Holland

On his Soapbox...

Let’s not slow down

its, combined lim d ee sp s ou ul ic rid e ‘thes s everywhere ne la us b nd a e cl cy ith w necks, are a creating endless bottle recipe for disaster’

Well we have had the too much rain excuse. We have had the state of the economy excuse and now we are getting the weather has been too cold excuse. I wonder what excuse we will be offered next for the lack of tourists and shoppers to the town. I expect the summer will be too hot, too wet or just too much of everything. Just as children have an answer for everything so also it seems do politicians.

Whilst Jason Kitkat is rejoicing at being elected by the narrowest of margins as our erstwhile leader for another twelve months we are about to be forced to crawl round the city in second gear doing no more than 20. We are supposed to be a city guys not some hick town where it wouldn’t matter one jot. This is way too vast a city centre to impose such a ludicrously low speed. It will not only be a massive inconvenience to residents but will impact yet again on the tourist and shopping visitors to our city.

Surely anyone with half a brain can realise that these ridiculous speed limits, combined with cycle and bus lanes everywhere creating endless bottlenecks, are a recipe for disaster.

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parking charges, the antiquated pay and display machines that take no credit cards and often don’t even accept coins and there really is not much to come here for if you come by car.

Let’s face it. If you have come to shop it is unlikely you would use any other mode of transport.

Then just look at the tourists who do try and get in trapped in their cars for ages as they try to get through bottlenecks.

It really isn’t rocket science dear councillors.

Every car that is sitting there with occupants is a car full of people who are not spending money.

Just look at every car sitting in those queues and think of how much money could be being spent in our shops and restaurants.

I can see what our council are trying to achieve and in some ways it is admirable. The reality is though that you are ruining our city and unless common sense prevails will bring us to our knees.

Winston Churchill said “no matter how beautiful the strategy occasionally you have to look at the

results”. Well guys, you need to follow that advice because your strategy simply ain’t working and you need to admit it before it’s too late.

The obvious thing to do in any crisis, and that must be where we are heading, is to ask advice from an independent group of specialists. Think about it because if you have a problem in any part of your life you go to an expert. You don’t ask your next door neighbour to have a look at you in case of illness; you go to the doctor. You wouldn’t ask your milkman to represent you in a divorce. Nor, I suspect, would any right minded person ask a cyclist to decide on our transport policy. Yet that is exactly what has been done and all in the name of common sense. What should be happening is that opposition councillors stop trying to score points with each other and join forces to oust the current administration before we go past the point of no return.

Common sense must surely tell us that we need to appoint some independent traffic consultants from another part of the country to carry out an independent, unbiased investigation on how to deal with our transport issues. If that means putting everything on hold for 12 months whilst the report is being prepared then so be it.

However, let’s be prepared to reverse or change any of the recent events that have taken place.

Let’s write into our constitution that we will always take advice from independent traffic consultants prior to making any changes to our transport structure. We must all surely learn from this unpleasant experience and, as politicians are constantly telling us about everything they cock up, make sure it never happens again.

Anyway, let’s change the subject and be a bit more upbeat as we still have the i360 to look forward to.

I bumped into my good friend John Regan whilst getting a haircut towards the end of last year. You may remember in a previous issue that I stepped aside to give John a chance to build a new West Pier. Well the good news is that not only is the eye going to be built but once it’s finished John is cracking on with the pier. This is the best bit, wait for it. Both the i360 and the pier are going to be finished for 2015. Even more exciting, I have been invited to the opening party. I have told John I hope it’s not too close to Christmas as I have a lot of engagements. I had the feeling John thought I was extracting the urine because he has bet me £50 on it happening.

‘both the i360 and the pier are going to be finished for 2015’ Well now I know that the i360 and the pier are being built and completed before the end of 2015 I feel a lot better about all the other nonsense that is currently going on in that area of the seafront. We have obviously magically found some money from somewhere as what started out as a million pound seafront spruce up ready for the i360 has now turned into a major works programme.

It all started with a flurry of activity which has now turned to virtual inactivity as the job has turned into something else entirely. I have spoken to several workmen on site and they all seem a bit puzzled as to how much needs to be done or how long it will take. It seems things were fine till it was realised that once the works had started the arches either had to come down or they would fall down. The best estimate I can get out of anyone is that it will take one or two years to reinstate. I wonder what happened to the original million pound seafront clean up budget. I wonder what the multiplier is for that. Still, it will all be worth it when the pier and the i360 open in 2015. Watch this space!

To find out more visit: www.mike-holland.com

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‘The weather’s had a dreadful impact on the Artist Quarter.’

by Callum Cyrus

Artist’s

in the arches

The Artist Quarter, nestled behind the seafront’s iconic carousel, is usually an ideal spot to do business...

While bathed in sunshine, the ‘Fisherman’s Arches’ proudly display artwork and crafts to hundreds of promenading daytrippers descending from across the world.

Meeting Jeremy Sanders of Vivid Palette, I wonder what working in this picturesque location entails on a scorching day. ‘It actually isn’t great on a really hot day, everyone’s too busy enjoying the beach to come look around. I prefer when it’s just warm enough for people to take a stroll.’ It’s easy to see why. Vivid Palette’s eye-catching range of ‘bold, warm’ acrylics capture the beauty of Brighton as a pleasure destination, and upon my visit a family have just finished taking a look at the arches’ wares – ‘ You’ve got to respect the beast - they can be noisy, but I try not to ignore the children. I remember being inspired by art at their age.’

Recent months have seen Brightonian thoroughfares suffer in an outbreak of puddles and chill, as businesses recorded their worst Easter on record. The poor weather follows an especially bleak summer in 2012 – Britain’s wettest in a hundred years. On the sea’s frontline, a challenging day will empty the promenade, with many concerned outdoor traders not surviving another disappointing season. Artist Sheila Marshall laments – ‘The weather’s had a dreadful impact on the Artist Quarter. Since the recession, things seem to be tougher each year,” Page 12 | What’s Happening Magazine | www.whmuk.com

And yet Jeremy remains surprisingly placid about the challenging weather – ‘The internet has really helped actually. people will pick a painting they like online and come down already knowing they want to buy it.’ Technology has shifted business for his small studio, and after 18 years exhibiting his work in Brighton, it must be a major relief to have a more consistent avenue of exposure. Potential customers can now peruse his gallery from the warmth of their firesides, if not the warmth of our seaside.

While we speak, Jeremy is hard at work. There’s the vibe of an artist’s craft and Jeremy is keen to stress that for him, it isn’t all about the sales. ‘Really, for us it’s more about quality than quantity,’ he muses, ‘A quiet day just gives me the chance to concentrate on work down here.’ It’s an attitude in the spirit of the Artist Quarter, a British first for Brighton.

The concept is being examined by other cities across the UK, as they seek to replicate its creative success across the board. Ours is unique in providing artistic studios within earshot of the sea’s crashing waves, and it should be no surprise that this small community is the envy of the entire country.

Asked to select a favourite piece for our readers, Jeremy points out an atypically radiant painting of a street scene in Havana:- ‘I think it’s just the classic cars really, that and the dappled light effect.’ The Mediterranean colour scheme exudes retro exotica somehow reflective of the tropical paradise that is Cuba. Turning to leave, how I wish I could be staying with Jeremy’s olives and oranges. Instead, as the wind batters my face, I spare a thought for other artists in the community. Their shuttered arches alert me to the obvious - Vivid Palette has one of the few covered fronts in the Artist Quarter.

A selection of Vivid Palette’s works are available to view and purchase at

www.vivid-palette.com

You can find out more about other galleries in the Artist Quarter at

www.theartistquarter.co.uk

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Car Wars

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Return

A much desired class of automobile, the supermini bridges the gap between compact city and family cars. Arguably out of the race since the days of the classic 205 GTi and eager to return, Peugeot release their new supermini, the 208 GTi, but how does it stack up against the stiff competition? Launched within just a few weeks of each other this spring, the Ford Fiesta ST, Renaultsport Clio 200 & Peugeot 208 GTi all aspire to provide us lucky drivers with the perfect sports hatchback suitable for everyday use. Selecting a paragon amongst the three is no basic task. That being said, the 208 GTi is indubitably Peugeot’s most elegant supermini to date.

Design Striking a fine balance between urbane and rowdy, the regenerated Peugeot’s classy, yet subtly effective, sporty look does just enough to attract attention. Designed by Pierre Authier, the GTi exhibits a host of exquisite, stylistic touches. Admiring the hatchback head on, the 208 flaunts a lustrous three dimensional chequerboard grille, adorned with a caractéristique blue and red stripe. To the rear, a GTi badge decorates the C-Pillars, much like the manufacturer’s iconic 205 ancestor.

Internally, the GTi’s black and red leather sports seats rest 10mm lower than the standard 208’s, embracing the driver with a more intimate position behind the stitched leather wheel and dash. With an ever so slightly more mature appearance than the Clio and Fiesta, the 208 certainly looks like a real contender in the hatchback market.

Performance Due to the recent increased emphasis on safety regulations and reduced Co2 emissions, designing a top performer can be a challenging task for any manufacturer. Equipped with 1.6 litre turbos, the Clio 200 & 208 Gti both pack a punch, in terms of torque, operating at just under 200bhp and topping the Fiesta ST by 20bhp. Interestingly enough, the Peugeot triumphs in the weight category, measuring in at 44kg lighter than the Renault. Does this position the Peugeot in front of its rivals? On paper, perhaps, however certain aspects do exist, in which the 208 GTi falls ever so slightly short. With various extra hi-tech features, such as it’s advanced torque-vectoring system, the Clio 200 darts tenaciously around the tightest of corners in comparison to the GTi, which tends to lose just a little grip. Nevertheless, easing off the throttle sharply brings the 208 back into the racing line through the turn.

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By Marcel Kennard

of the GTi Quick Specs

Engine 1.6ltr turbo petrol Power 197bhp Torque 203 lbft 0-60mph 6.8 seconds Transmission 6 speed manual Price ÂŁ18,895 The spacious leather interior

Verdict The 208 GTi undoubtedly marks the utmost successful return for Peugeot as strong contenders in the supermini world for 20 years.

Adhering to modern car standards, while combining comfortability, high performance and classy design, the new Peugeot has arrived just in time. With little in it between them, selecting a favourite among the hottest hatchbacks of 2013 will inevitably boil down to personal taste.

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Marcel

Thomas

22 Brighton

19 Brighton Enthusiastic, flexible and responsible individual seeking a position within the creative media industry.

Strong communication skills and creative flair with a passion for creative writing Developed journalistic style not only by publishing articles for WHM but also through my portfolio of critical analyses of various films, music and sound art.

Experienced at working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines, I desire the chance to utilise my relevant experience and networking skills in a professional working environment.

Callum 22 Hove

Back in Brighton after four years in Scotland for University (graduating with a Politics/ Economics degree) I’m delighted to have the opportunity to learn and practise the creative media trade.

Journalism has intrigued me since my days as a paperboy, when I’d find myself analysing the front pages of different titles to preoccupy my mind at stupido-clock in the morning. The importance of news journalism has ever-since stuck with me.

With four years of weighty academic essays behind me, I hope to fully develop my own creative writing style.

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5 year background in academic and professional IT Support and Development; skills primarily in the fields of IT support and software development.

Knowledge in website development, journalism, photography and print layout.

With a skill set in-depth in knowledge but in need of extra scope I consequently enrolled on the ProActive Creative Media course.

Experienced working as part of a team and individually under tight deadlines.

Passionate about learning new skills and gaining new experiences I am eager for any new opportunities that arise.

ProActive Profiles Creative students from ProActive.

Their skills, previous experiences and future aspirations

Employer Wage Incentive 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.

Darryl

Roxy

18 Brighton

19 Hove

A keen eye for, and knowledge of, art and design, music, networking and communication and social media.

Strong on photography, social media and design I started the course with ProActive Media Training to add and improve new skills in journalism and writing.

Experienced in event entertainment and currently run a non-profit art and skill toy performance group

Since finishing my A Level studies in Art & Design, English Literature and Photography, I worked in English language teaching.

I write blogs on varying topics, and currently have the opportunity to contribute to ‘What’s Happening’ magazine.

I decided to spend some time doing several different courses in a hunt to find my passion, refresh and develop new areas and quite possibly a new profession.

My journalistic niche, if you like, would be natural healthcare and lifestyle, and event coverage; however, I would never completely limit my writing palette to any one subject.

Interested in illustration, design and photography.

Nicolas 20 Brighton

Creative, enthusiastic and skilled illustrator Experienced in both digital and traditional mediums

All our students complete an intensive six week 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.

Extensive knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Corel Painter as well as a full range of traditional artistic skills.

Trained from the age of 7 years old under the tutelage of talented illustrators and painters in both Colombia and Spain before continuing my education in the UK Work experience in Graphic Design as a logo designer and also as a drawing and clay teacher to children and teenagers.

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By Petrushka Lee & Alex Fraser

sUSSEX SWING

Bikini BOotcamp

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f twirling like a movie star of the 30’s is your idea of fun exercise, then a lindy hop class is where you need to be! Originating from the streets of Harlem, New York this high energy swing dance became popular in the 1930’s. Developing with the jazz scene it became a crucial bop of the swing dance family.

We wave goodbye to Brighton’s first Lindy Hop Festival.

A swing-tastic weekend that catered for all level’s, including those of us with a sweet tooth that could delve into the scone & tea party on the Sunday. With the basics of the original lindy hop routine, the big social apple under your belt, the more fearless among us are then free to move onto some more complex moves such as the lindy circle and swingout.

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or all you ladies looking to get your bikini buff bodies ready for the summer, this high octane workout is a must! A women’s only bootcamp for all ages and fitness levels, aims to get you feeling healthy in body and mind.

This exercise class does exactly what it says on the tin: cardiovascular, core stability, and band resistance work gives your whole body a jolly good whipping. Focusing on toning up, fat shedding, stamina building, de-stressing and confidence building.

Each one hour session varies slightly to keep it novel and fun. You’ll definitely get your fill of fresh air. With the class being female only you can expect a fair bit more girly gossiping than your average class, but don’t be fooled into thinking that you wont be put through your paces just as much as the lads.

So if you fancy yourself as a bit of a shaker and groover, get yourself down to one of your local classes and try out the back Charleston out for yourself! A flapper fun way to keep fit for all ages.

For your nearest classes visit: www.sussexswing.co.uk

Football W

Time to banish those wobbly bits and get your officer’s hat on! Who’s with me Ladies!?

Activities in Sussex

ith the success of The Seagulls this year, youngsters sporting the blue and white of their local team are becoming a more frequent site around town.

Parents will be glad to hear that there’s plenty of clubs set up to make sure that all that excess energy is being used up each weekend. From Albion in the Community providing football courses all along the south coast, to Socatots, which describes itself as “Creative football play for pre-school boys and girls”. There is a club for all ages and abilities wherever you live in Sussex. For the more fearless young footballer ages 8-14, there is even the Youth Goalkeeping Academy, just don’t forget your goalie gloves!

There’s a 10am club that meets at Preston Park on a Saturday as well as clubs at both the King Alfred leisure centre in Hove and Portslade Sport Centre.

For more information: www.kidsinbrighton.co.uk/clubs_and_classes/football

Visit www.bfit.co.uk for information on your nearest outdoor group.

fishing I

f you’re looking for a more relaxed afternoon of salty sea air, why not head down to Brighton Marina for a spot of sea fishing?

With very reasonable rates, there’s nowhere else locally where you can cast your line in such picturesque surroundings. Anglers can fish from both the East and West arms of the Marina. The East has access to a snack bar and toilets yet, regulars claim the best fishing is on the West arm. You can bring your own, but for those less-equipped, there are rods available to rent for up to twelve hours at a time, giving you a good long day to enjoy one of the UK’s favourite past times.

Fishing goes on every day and night of the year, although you must be over 18 to fish at night, and of course, the Marina arms are not accessible during extreme weather conditions. Providing the suns in the sky, there’s no better way to relax.

For more Information: http://www.brightonmarina-seafishing.co.uk

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TRADITIONAL ESPRESSO BAR

AND SPECIALITY TEA & COFFEE SHOP 12-16 RICHARDSON ROAD, HOVE, EAST SUSSEX, BN3 5RB 01273 888600 | DRURYSOUTHERN.CO.UK

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How to

Photograph

Sunsets Get out early 1. and scout

You never know when the best and most beautiful light is going to happen. It usually happens in a one-minute window which can be within fifteen minutes before or after the sun has dipped below the horizon.

2.

Set up your equipment

3.

Support your camera

4.

Look behind you

If you are looking for rich vibrant colours, try underexposing your shots between one and two stops. This is easily done if you have an EV button on your camera.

Bring it down to -1 and see if you need to go lower. It’s a question of personal taste.

Overexposing your shot will give you more pastel looking colours.

A tripod is recommended, especially if you’re silhouetting an object in the foreground.

Take note of the depth of field in order to get sharp edges; blurry-edge silhouettes never look good. You’ll need to use a relatively slow shutter speed. Using a remote release button or setting the camera up to shoot after a few seconds will enable you to protect your eyes from staring into the sun.

Yes, you read that correctly. Turn around and see what lovely light the sun is casting on the scene behind you. You might find a surprisingly beautiful scene. Remember that the best light to shoot in is when the sun is at its lowest, ie: Sunrise and Sunset.

Remember to never stare directly into the sun, even when it’s low in the sky. This could cause irreversible eye damage or even blindness.

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By Matt Denison

Fantastic Introductory Offers at

The Grand Brighton Spa – opening 10th May 2013 Indulge in a ‘Grand Experience’ and be spoilt for choice, with these exclusive introductory offers:

Complimentary ESPA Personalised Express Facial and ESPA mini

bath and body oil gift when booking a 50 minute ESPA Hot Stones, Swedish, Deep Muscle or Aromatherapy Massage for £62.

Complimentary Ideal Hydration Gift set and Jessica Manicure

or Pedicure when booking a deluxe 60 minute Carita Lagoon Hydration Facial for £89.

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FUNNY PETS COMPETITION 1st WHm

WINNERS!

A big thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to the winners! We have had a lot of fun looking through all your funny pet photos and it was very tough choosing the winners.

All our favourite entries have been posted on the WHM website: www.WHMUK.com

2nd

3rd

Batdog Brock - The Bark Knight Lurking in the shadows of a snowy Gotham City, Batdog scans the scene for any signs of trouble (and biscuits!). Batdog has been a long-time crusader for justice (and biscuits!).

Armed with only his furry body, his keen intellect, and a myriad of incredible gadgets, he defends Gotham against evil super villains (and cats!). It’s a tough life being a superhero but some dog has gotta do it!

Submitted by: Vicky Reader

Maximillian Cakes!

Sassie vs Angry Bird

Submitted by: Mae McCole

Submitted by: Kimberley Phillips

Hidden Back Gardens Acclaimed by the national press, TV and radio, the hidden back gardens of Ambrose Place, Worthing have opened to the public since 1984.

For the 30th consecutive year, and with an official opening by the Mayor of Worthing, the residents of Ambrose Place, a Grade II Listed Regency Terrace in Central Worthing, open their gardens for Charity as part of the National Gardens Scheme. All monies raised by the NGS go to charity, the main beneficiaries being Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Entrance to the Ambrose Hidden Back Gardens is in Richmond Road (opposite the Public Library) and entry costs £5 per person. Afternoon tea and homemade cake are also available for an extra £2.50 by prepaid ticket. Tickets can be bought at Entry points and No 10 and teas are served in the Tabernacle Church’s ‘Way-in Café’, opposite the Town Hall. (2pm – 4.45pm) All gardens are maintained by their amateur garden owners, so they appeal to the average town gardener looking for ideas, as well as to those simply after an enjoyable day out. Some of the owners offer home grown plants for sale at very reasonable prices – always a popular feature with visitors.

11am till 1pm and 2pm till 5pm on Sunday 9 June, Ambrose Place Hidden back gardens will welcome all who have an interest in gardening.

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Further information:

Marie Pringle – 01903 236723 email: marielizpringle@hotmail.co.uk NGS website: www.ngs.org.uk

SPILLING THE BEANS

ON LOCAL COFFEE SHOPS

Britain’s love affair with coffee is heating up. With over half of the UK’s espresso consumed in the South East, it’s no wonder our local high streets are foaming with coffee shops. However, whilst it has never been easier to grab a ‘Grande’ it can often be difficult to do so without the corporate roasting. This month we spill the beans on the best independent coffee houses worth a shot, or two...

Drury’s – Hove

Redwood Coffee House Brighton

Hiding at the bottom of Trafalgar Street Redwood Coffee House is a lesser-known addition to Brighton’s cafe scene. Serving honest coffee from organic and rainforest certified beans this is one fair trader that still packs a punch. Affordable and ecofriendly settle into the big corner sofas for mug-after-mug of prime-position North Laine people watching.

Roasting espresso coffee since the 1950s head down to Drury’s cafe in Richardson Road for the original “coffee emporium”. With over 30 different blends of beans to choose from their team of expert baristas will have no trouble serving up your perfect brew.

Mr. Wolfe – Brighton/Hove Tucked behind Western Road Mr. Wolfe is brimming with effortless charm. Serving Monmouth espresso from a La Marzocco machine this intimate retreat serves serious coffee and serious food in serious style. Find it, love it.

Parklife - Worthing

With so many irresistible cakes, bakes and milkshakes on offer at Parklife it’s a good job head barista Mike (“Worthing’s biggest coffee geek”) is on hand to lift you up from your sugar crash. With cafes in both Homefield Park and Bath Place this family-run business has quickly become a local favourite.

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Gadgets

comparing headphones

by Charlie Jefferson

Ultimate Ears 700 Noise Isolating Earphones

Sennheiser HD 518

Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones

RRP £199.00

RRP £199.99

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“It’s like being kissed by dozens of tiny sound angels. “ Is what Ronnie Vannucci, the drummer from The Killers had to say when he was asked how he felt whilst using the UE 700 Noise Isolating Earphones, and he wouldn’t be the only established artist to have this much faith in Ultimate Ears products, as they supply the majority of your favourite artists with their in-ear monitors for live performances.

Sennheiser are definitely no stranger to the world of audio. As well as outstanding headphones they supply microphones, telephony accessories and even avionic headsets which are a part of the electronic systems that are found on aircrafts, satellites and space crafts.

Being a customer of Bose for a long time now, I am yet to be disappointed with what they have to offer. Not only is the sound quality fantastic, but the quality and durability of their headphones, I think is the best of the best. The price is expensive for headphones but you get exactly what you’re paying for and that is the noise cancellation technology within.

Personally, I have never been fond of the in-ear type as I don’t really like squidging anything in to my ear holes, but saying that, it does mean that I have been missing out on the noise isolation aspect.

The UE 700s have two custom-tuned drivers (speakers) in each ear bud, which is amazing considering how small they are. They work well with frequent plane travellers or for home use as they are noise isolating and they don’t feature a microphone like others do. They come with seven different sized ear cushions, for different sized ear holes, two of which are foam tips, which are the noise isolation tips, the tight seal isolates the ambient sound around you.

If you’re like me and would never let what you look like get in the way of the quality of your music, then these are definitely a pair of cans you may want to consider.

These headphones feature a type of technology called E.A.R (Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement), which is a carefully designed function that channels the audio directly in to your ears in the most natural way. These are also mainly meant for home usage, as they are open-air so noise leakage will occur if turned up loud.

Also the cord is a detachable 6.3mm connection with a 3.5mm adaptor included for use on mp3s, iPhones etc. From personal experience, the adaptor may be a problem to iPhone owners who use thick cases to protect their phones, as the jack on the adaptor sometimes won’t be able to reach the jack hole.

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Microphones have been fitted on the inside and outside of each ear cup, they sense the ambient sound that is around you like planes, traffic and other low rumbling sounds that you would normally hear and cancels it out, allowing you to enjoy whatever it is your listening to in peace. Even if you don’t want to listen to anything and you just want some peace and quiet travelling back from a busy day at work, just switch these on, sit back and relax.

They require one AAA battery for them to work, but lasts up to 35 hours.

They are ridiculously comfy and also have a limited edition, metallic blue pair available that can be found on the Apple website.

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The Bionic Ear Show

Ligeti Quartet

time

our

of

music

MOOT

An inspiring insight into a local music promotions company with a difference...

by Alex Fraser Founded by artistic director Norman Jacobs, MOOT (Music Of Our Time) is a promotions company looking to put on music events with a difference. MOOT was created to facilitate local young musicians and to create a platform of contemporary innovative music with a focus on certain issues. Following on from the inspiring success of the summers Paralympic games, this year’s theme is ‘Music and Disability’.

Under the heading ‘Music Is For Everyone’, Norman is currently promoting eight events throughout May. Norman states that the idea first came to him when a pianist friend of his had a stroke and lost the use of his right arm. Some musicians would see this as a sign that their playing career had come to an abrupt end, yet he continued to play with only his left hand. True determination for the sake of the love of music. This is Norman’s inspiration.

Funded by the Arts Council England and sponsored by local businesses such as Ackerman Music as well as the ABRSM exam board, MOOT are putting on six events in connection with the Brighton Fringe festival as well as two other independent events.

Having put on over fifty events to date in many local venues with over 200 musicians

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Nicholas McCarthy

including two choirs, a composer from Australia and two aspiring Canadian musicians, it’s clear that the focus is on getting as many people involved as possible.

This is reflected in the broad range of events being hosted by MOOT this May. Ranging from performances from one-handed pianist and member of the British Paraorchestra; Nicholas McCarthy to an interactive, all ages show, all about our ears and how they work, brilliantly titled ‘The Bionic Ear Show’.

Also featuring a string quartet performing pieces by Hungarian composer György Ligeti (known for his pieces used in Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey), Stimmung: a piece written by Karlheinz Stockhausen for six vocalists and six microphones as well as a singing workshop for the deaf, there’s no doubt that the events put on by Norman and MOOT are some of the most inspired and fascinating you will find.

“Some of our events are free, but some we do charge, all of them are expensive to set up and put on,” remarks Norman. “If you went to all of them and paid full price each time you’d have seen eight events and only paid £36”. Very reasonable then. “Yes we try to use the best musicians we can find, playing the best pieces, with the best instruments available.”

Norman’s enthusiasm for what he does is clear from the moment you meet him. Here is someone who truly wants to bring a little music into people’s lives. MOOT’s events begin on the 17th May and continue through to the 27th, culminating with an all-day music event called Spectrum.

You can find more information about these events and Music Of Our Time on their facebook page or at www.meetup.com/music-of-our-time

The Secret Gardeners Meet the people behind Brightons greatest garden

by Ludovica Zallot

For the first time in months, a few rays of sunlight are warming up the ground in front of the Royal Pavilion. With the sand-coloured spires as a scenic background, Peter and Johann are doing a bit of spring-time weeding, enjoying the sunshine. This isn’t just any suburban backyard: this is the large, 200 year old garden once owned by George IV and Johann is one of its secret gardeners.

Everyone can appreciate the well-tended bushes and colourful flower beds, yet few might tell you what their dedicated carers look like. It seems to happen overnight: the weeding, the planting of bulbs, the new grass being laid down. Who are the mysterious agents of such public beauty?

I decide to approach them. Peter, the head gardener, is handling a wheelbarrow filled with weeds as he explains that he is helped by volunteers, who decide to give up some of their time to the tending of the garden. He points to Johann, a young, tall woman intent on her work.

“I’m an horticulture student” she says “and this is a fantastic opportunity. It really complements my course”.

In addition, the benefits include the pleasure of a bit of outdoor work on a large scale. “On a day like this” she says, looking up at the blue sky of what is arguably the first day of spring “there is nothing better than gardening”.

Johann seems tireless and filled with energy as she pulls the unwanted plants out of the earth. Other volunteers, which I have spotted in the mist of early mornings, aren’t so young.

I approach Ann, a bright-eyed elderly lady, as she straightens up from her work. When I ask how long she has been volunteering, she looks at me and pauses for a moment “For a long, long, long time”. She laughs, as if to say that she is as much part of the Pavilion Gardens as the great weeping elm nearby.

Does she enjoy the work? “I love it. I have two small flowerbeds at home, but it’s not the same. Here people come up to you and compliment you on your work, which everyone can see. It’s very satisfying” she says.

As she stands up from the patch she had been weeding, Ann seems to be holding her back in pain and I cannot help but ask her if she finds her work tiring. She laughs.“It’s very tiring, but worth it”. There are around 7 to 10 volunteers at this time. Are they enough? “No. But we manage”.

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Moscot Maven sunglasses; Frames in the Lanes, £189 Scrunchie; American Apparel, £4.50 90’s print tea dress; Kate&Aud, £39.99 Selection of rings; Blackout, £14.50 - £40

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Eclectic Nostalgia Photography & Styling - Mary Platts Styling - Petrushka Lee

Below, Lily wears: Vintage 1950’s cat eye frames; Frames in the Lanes, £119 Rose headband; Blackout, £14.95 Selection of rings, as before

Thanks to catwalk names like Ashish and House of Holland, it’s time to dig out the scrunchies; 90’s fashion is back in a big way with a bang this Spring/ Summer.

Think high street paired with vintage, nineties trainers with forties handbags, and girly dresses with grungey biker boots. In this town, anything goes, so let your imagination run as wild Luckily, there is no need as you. for a head to toe ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ look; take a wander round Brighton and you will see Models: Lilly Ruaah eclectic fashion choices Jessi Willow Steadman everywhere. www.whmuk.com | What’s Happening Magazine | Page 29

Jessi wears: Scrunchie; American Apparel, £4.50 Epos Mida sunglasses; Frames in the Lanes, £139 Pink Rucksack (just seen); Kate&Aud £19.99 Grey Lycra top; Kate&Aud £14.99 Remade dungaree shorts; Kate&Aud £34.99

Kate & Aud is a vintage boutique on the edge of the Brighton Lanes. Their re-made vintage pieces reflect the mix and match fashion that is so unique to Brighton. From tea dresses to dungarees, there is something for everyone. Take this page to their boutique and receive 15% off your purchase.

27 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4ED

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Lily wears: Vintage 1950’s cat eye frames; as before Rose headband; as before Polka dot tea dress; Kate&Aud, £39.99

www.framesinthelanes.com | www.kateandaud.com | www.blackout-uk.com

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Jessi wears: As before

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Lilly wears: As before Jessi wears: Blue bobble headband; Blackout £16 Black tea dress; Kate&Aud, £39.99 Both: Selection of rings; As before Scrunchies (on wrists), as before

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onths m t s a l o se t clist’ In respon y C s v t s i ‘Motor

by Ruth Atkinson

refreshing. liberating.

cycling.

the cyclists have their say on why riding a bike is far more beneficial than owning a gas-guzzler...

Cycling is an excellent way to travel. The pros of jumping on a bike instead of reaching for your car keys or for bus fare are endless.

Firstly, the health benefits. Considering the fact that over 20% of adults and 16% of children are obese, the physical rewards of pushing those pedals, although perhaps obvious, are something to take a serious note of. Cycling is a great work out, increasing health and fitness levels, while getting you to your destination.

If one third of all short car journeys were made by bike, national heart disease rates would fall by between 5 and 10 per cent (Bikes not Fumes, CTC, 1992). Cycling also aids weight loss while toning legs, bottom and upper body when riding up hills or offroad. Yes, this might mean turning up to work with an unwanted sweat-on, but just allow time for a cool down before the day begins, and take comfort in the knowledge that, soon enough, you’re fitness will have improved dramatically without too much effort, thus allowing you to wheel in dry as a bone.

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inhale fewer fumes from traffic than those in the cars, so it is still the better option.

Cycling improves your mental health too. Studies have shown that it helps reduce stress, boosts motivation and aids creative thinking. Topped with the fact that any form of physical activity supplies a surprisingly effective wake up call, cycling is a great way to start your day, allowing you to arrive at work feeling calm, refreshed and ready for the day.

Secondly, the ecological benefits. Not only are you doing wonders for your own mind, body and soul, but you are helping the environment too. Having reached your destination without emitting any fumes, the space your bike takes up once parked is 1/20th of that demanded by car users. If everyone rode bikes instead of driving, it would make an outstanding difference to pollution levels.

Thirdly, the time efficiency and financial rewards of cycling. Granted, not everybody cares about their health or the deteriorating environment sufficiently to get into a regular cycling habit, but perhaps the thought that getting on a bike you could be saving yourself some serious time and money might win you over. On a bike, you can travel un-phased by traffic jams, road works, unreliable bus timetables. Research

by Citroen shows that in major UK cities, cyclists reach their destination in half the time that cars do. Certainly in the bustle of Brighton, cycling is often the quicker and more reliable option. All this, while saving money on all travel expenses! Essentially you are gaining money to have a nice time and feel great… all round, pretty ideal.

Which brings us to the final (and- for the sceptics out there- perhaps the most important) benefit of cycling: the enjoyment factor. Once you’ve realised how fun, how straight forward, how obvious, how convenient and refreshing and liberating even the shortest of cycles can be, you’ll be wheeling your way all over Brighton and beyond. On a bike you have the freedom to go wherever you want, on your own schedule; the world is your oyster.

In response to last week’s unnerving bike-hating article, there are clearly a plethora of reasons (and the list goes on) to retrieve your bike from the garage and hit the road take, other than to look trendy or annoy gasguzzling car drivers with our physically, psychologically, ecologically and financially rewarding habits.

(Complaints about the number of taxes required for driving a gas-guzzling car, supposedly ‘subsidising’ the free-traveling cyclists, can only be met with an obvious answer- save your money, and get on a bike! ) Stats from the NHS

Don’t be Coconut shy!

By Alice Amelia

Did you know these amazing benefits?

Hailed as the ‘cure for all illnesses’ by cultures, religions and traditions across the globe, this hairy brown oval of goodness doesn’t just do a cracking horseshoe noise impersonation or make a pretty candle holder; only recently has western science revealed its incredible healing powers from tackling obesity to preventing hangovers.

THE BIG 6 HEALTH BENEFITS:

Some of you health-conscious ladies and gents may be wondering about the high saturated fat content often associated with coconut…but fear no more. Yes, this mysterious tropical fruit does indeed contain a high amount of saturated fat, but the big difference between that of a coconut compared to your average high street burger is found in the fat molecule.

3. PREVENTS HEART DISEASE

1. IMPROVES DIGESTION 2. REDUCES RISK OF CANCER

4. SUPPORTS HEALTHY SKIN AND HAIR 5. BOOSTS ENERGY & WELLBEING 6. REPAIRS THE IMMUNE SYSTEM

Without getting too science-y, the saturated fats in coconuts are comprised primarily of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA), which break down almost immediately in your mouth, quickly turning into energy. This can actually aid weight losk! On the flip side, the saturated fats found in meat, milk, eggs and vegetable oils are made of long chain fatty acids (LCFA), which require a much longer and elaborate process to be digested, generally causing us to feel fatigued, moody and bloated.

Not only do coconuts contain super friendly fats, they offer a multitude of antibacterial, hypoallergenic, anti parasitic and anti fungal healing properties; it’s no wonder the Philippines have nicknamed the coconut palm tree “The Tree Of Life”.

DID YOU KNOW? Coconut is the closest match in nature to human breast milk and even measures the same pH as human blood!

COOKING WITH OLIVE OIL? PSHH, THAT’S SO 2012!

Unlike olive oil, coconut oil retains it’s nutritional value at high temperatures. A win-win situation.

So now we’ve debunked the coconut-being-unhealthy myth, let’s lay down some main benefits of consuming this magical fruit!

Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health professional before making a lifestyle change.

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F

rom 3D pearls and studs to image transfers, 2013 has brought in a whole new dimension to the world of nail art.

Simply painting your nails one colour or *gasp* not at all has now become a bit of a faux pas.

Nails have become part of the whole outfit

NAIL ART then & now

You may be surprised to know that fashioning your nails can be traced all the way back to 3000BC. The Chinese would create a complex lacquer adding crushed orchid and rose petals to produce shades from pink to red. However the solution had to be applied to the nail for hours, and sometimes even overnight, to produce a properly pigmented effect, unlike our quick dry polishes we know today.

Manicures became popular during the Victorian age due to the Victorian ideals of transparent inner beauty, physical hygiene, and moral purity.

DIY nail art has reigned supreme, with nail enthusiasts skipping the salons and trying out (and blogging) a multitude of different homemade designs and effects, but how did decorating our nails come about?

It was the bold flapper of the ‘20s who, decked out with new clothes and a new attitude, reinvigorated the nail scene with the old-school red as well as the moon manicure.

by Luci Ward

The 60’s and 70’s brought in pastel shades and the invention of the French manicure. Back then French manicures achieved a natural look with shades of pink and white, these days its been flipped upside down with pairing different colours to still create that French manicure style.

In 1955, dentist Frederick Slack, who after attempting to mend a broken nail with acrylic, accidentally invented what was called the acrylic sculpting-nail extension. Acrylics are still popular today for anyone looking for a quick fix to a perfectly sculptured set of digits.

In the 80’s, nail varnishes went bold and bright from neon yellows, glowing fuchsias to shocking blues while the minimalist ‘90s brought traditional colors like reds, nudes, and pinks back en vogue, though the grunge fans had their moment to shine, making black nails an acceptable colour to wear.

Every decade has brought something new to nail art and like fashion, it comes round in circles while still adding something new. While some of these new styles and techniques look a bit daunting to try yourself, more and more DIY kits and accessories such as gems, studs, pearls and pens are emerging in our local health and beauty retailers. Applying these techniques can be a bit fiddly but if you search online you will find plenty of tutorials to guide you.

Having beautiful and show stopping nails has never been easier!

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Fresh Citrus The peel from oranges, lemons and limes contain skin-rejuvenating essential oils to leave your skin looking clean and fresh.

• 1 tablespoon dried citrus peel, chopped and finely ground in a food processor • ½ cup plain yogurt • 1 teaspoon pure honey • ¼ cup vitamin E oil • 2 tablespoons cornmeal

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D.I.Y Face Masks

3 All natural face masks and scrubs to make and try at home

Mix the ingredients until well blended and massage on a damp face. Rinse well with warm water and finish with a splash of cold.

Radiant berry

Blackberries contain antioxidants.

This mask will leave your face radiant and moisturized • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt • 2 tablespoons honey • ¼ cup mixed berries • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Blend together the ingredients until smooth. Apply misture to a clean, dry face. Leave on for 10 -15 minutes, rinse thoroughly with warm water.

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Smooth Coffee The coffee helps mend broken skin, soothe irritation, and revitalise cells. This scrub will leave your skin feeling firm and smooth.

• 1/2 cup of coffee grinds • 2 tablespoons of honey • 3 tablespoons of water Mix well and apply thickly to wet face. Massage well and rinse.

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Escape to

C

hina might not be the obvious choice for your summer holiday but, with over 4.4 million visitors every year, Beijing has rapidly become one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations. With an impressive history dating back over 3,000 years this is truly a city of contrasts.

Beneath the towering skyscrapers and ultramodern metrapolis a traditional China survives; enticing in its unique antiquity and charm.

Rent a bike or jump in a rickshaw and wind your way through the hustle and bustle of the hutongs. Bursting with activity these narrow, twisting alleyways are clinging on desperately to authentic Chinese culture and really give an insight into provincial life. But don’t get too caught up drinking tea with the locals. At the heart of Beijing lies the Forbidden City. Covering 720, 000m2 enjoy getting lost in this vast complex of palaces; off limits for 500 years whilst under imperial rule. Next stop is Tiananmen Square unmissable for Chairman Mao’s oversized portrait. Head down before sunrise to watch the raising of China’s national flag and, guarded by towering monuments and the National Museum of China, appreciate the square’s immense political history.

Beijing’s polluted sky can quickly become draining so escape the grey with a visit to the Summer Palace; a large imperial garden deemed “of outstanding aesthetic value” by UNESCO World Heritage. Dip your toes in the Kunming Lake and clamber up the steep wooded slopes of Longevity Hill before taking a trip to the Tibetan Lama Temple in Dongcheng - an active place of Buddhist worship captivating in its calming beauty.

Better known for eating its animals than protecting them, give the confined cages and sad-faced Pandas of Beijing Zoo a miss. Instead, take a bite of the adventurous delicacies on offer at the cities night market.

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With scorpions, locusts and sea horses on offer this isn’t for the fainthearted. Start practicing your chopstick skills as no trip to Beijing would be complete without a taste of the infamous Peking Duck. For the best in town roll on up at the Da Dong Roast Duck restaurant (reservation recommended) in Dongcheng or why not give the cooking a go yourself with a class at Hutong Cuisine? Get to grips with the killer Chinese cleaver and learn how to prepare and cook the menu of your choice before tucking in under the shaded grapevines of this traditional Qing Dynasty courtyard.

In recent years Beijings nightscene has truly come alive.

Knock back the obligatory local Baijiu and enjoy some live music at the many modern bars and clubs popping up across the city. Famous for its opera, kung fu, acrobatics and Sichuan mask changing, with so much to see the Laoshe Tea House in Qianmen gives good value for money - the evenings variety performance a great sample slice to traditional entertainment.

“Until you reach the Great Wall, you’re no hero.” With the words of Chairman Mao ringing in your ears, walk off your hangover and head north to the Great Wall of China. There are plenty of tours available for tourists but be careful, the popular Badaling might be the most wellpreserved section but swarming with tourists it’s hardly authentic. Instead, head back to the hutongs and sign up to the Leo Hostel’s ‘Secret Tour’. Hours after driving past the standard drop-off points you’ll soon find yourself scrabbling up and down a deserted stretch of crumbling steep slopes. From the unrestored watchtowers simply stand in awe over what is undoubtedly one of the greatest wonders of the world.

By Frankie Staff

This years Great Escape see’s three shows at The Brighton Dome

billy bragg

& Everything Everything Bastille

by Charlie Jefferson

Founded in 2006, TGE (The Great Escape) is a music festival that happens every year over a weekend in May in Brighton, that gives entertainment for over 16,000 music fans. The festival is scattered all over town in 30 different venues with a staggering 350 bands performing. TGE is what the music industry calls a trade show, which means only unsigned bands are allowed to perform, give or take a few headline shows at The Dome. It has over 3000 delegates from all over the music industry come to attend certain shows, as well as panels, debates, keynote speeches and very valuable networking opportunities too. It is also one of the biggest trade shows in Europe.

From folk to hip hop, from pop to rock, TGE is a haven for anyone who is looking for the next best thing in the genre they specialize in. I attended BIMM and my music business teachers couldn’t have made it clearer on how important TGE is to music and to Brighton.

This year see’s three shows at The Brighton Dome, consisting of Bastille, Billy Bragg and Everything Everything.

Venues taking part in TGE, to name a few, include Audio, Green Door Store, The Hope, Prince Albert, The Haunt and Concorde 2 (that’s just six out of the thirty).

TGE has seen a lot of great acts over the years, including the multi-award winning Adele back in 2007 (she played at The Red Roaster Café down on St James street.) Bastille is already sold out, so have both early birds and both Friday and Saturday single day tickets but others are still available. If you are a general music lover, then this is definitely a nice, cheap music festival worth considering.

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An O Audience with

Alice Amelia

by Hannah Staff

n a miserable Wednesday evening I’m tucked inside The Hope on Brighton’s Queens Road as the powerful voice of Alice Amelia warms the room. It’s her penultimate gig of the season and following a series of storming performances across London, I’m curious to see what all the fuss is about.

It’s obvious. Undaunted by the stark set and the venues impressive musical heritage (the Strokes, White Stripes and Adele all past performers) this Brighton-based singer/ songwriter certainly knows how to silence a crowd.

Alone with her piano I must admit to being a little sceptical as she introduces herself as “an artist with a message to give”- I just want to have a drink not hold hippy-hands together. True to her word she sings like somewhat of a harmonic humanitarian but good god she’s got a voice.

“It is such a shame that we choose to judge and hate, ’cause once we see we’re the same that’s when we’ll start to feel a change.”

We are all the same Blending RnB, pop, jazz and soul Alice effortlessly dances between unwavering gospel-belters to ballads quivering in vulnerability. The raw huskiness of her voice is quite literally captivating. Such sincerity is thought provoking and it is in fact this refreshing belief and intent that gives her music such depth and honesty; I can feel myself softening.

Laying all bare in an acoustic set even her dub-step track Soul retains its intensity without the electronic production of Cruso behind it:

“You cry and as they fall I feel so cold” Soul With such powerful female vocals it’s difficult to not draw comparisons between Alice Amelia and the great likes of Emeli Sandé, Erykah Badu and Ella Fitzgerald; particularly after her stunning rendition of Adele’s He Won’t Go. Her vocal range is staggering but it is in songs such as No Good and her latest single Passion that she shows real edge.

Breath-taking and hard-hitting - this girl is certainly one to watch.

“The most important thing for you is to learn to love yourself” No Good 2012 was a good year for Alice Amelia with radio airplay on BBC 1Xtra, BBC 6, BBC Introducing and her performance at the London Olympic Games. Now taking some time out to write and record you’ll have to hold on to see this local talent but judging by what I’ve seen so far 2013 looks set to be her year.

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Gardening In May I look forward to the mass of blossom from Clematis Montana, you can expect a blanket of soft pink petals from this vigorous climber which often produces a second much lighter display later in the year. If you are after a pink scented variety try “Mayleen”, or for a slightly later flowering white try “Montana Wilsonii” which has the scent of hot chocolate.

Trees should still be bursting with ornamental cherry & apple blossom. If you are able to, wash the trunks of your fruit trees to remove any dirt that has built up during the year. This will help the tree absorb nutrients when it rains and allows more air to get to the tree. Lilacs too will be in full bloom. To see a stunning display of colour why not visit Withdean Park in Brighton which has a famous Lilac collection. The collection was vandalised in 2009 but is still worth a visit. To maintain your own mature lilacs plants (over 6-8ft tall) should be pruned soon after flowers have faded. The sooner the better as the next seasons flower buds are set almost immediately. If you leave it too long you run the risk of losing next years display. Remove any dead or damaged stems and reduce older growth that is over 2” in diameter making way for the new years stems.

Closer to the ground, Hardy Geraniums should be coming into flower along with Lilly of the Valley, Aquilegia (Columbines), Foxgloves, Geums and the delicate flowers of Heuchera “Silver Scrolls”. Heucheras are great plants for their wide variety in coloured foliage and with so many to choose from you are bound to find one that will fit in your garden.

By Pauline Clarke

TIPS Marigolds (French, African, Mexican) can be used as a natural insect repellent.

Onions plants will repel aphids.

Most herbs will attract bees and wasps helping pollination of fruits & tomatoes.

Keep the water from boiled potatoes to put on caterpillars and other insects. The smell lasts a long time and the potato water will also kill the eggs of various insects.

Use beer to feed brassicas in particular cabbages. Tall Flowers such as delphiniums and Hollyhocks do well on the extra feed.

Tea or tea leaves are good for Camellias to help maintain the soil acidity.

Use the water from rinsing out your milk container as a liquid feed for outside plants.

Coffee and grounds are good for the soil, adding nitrogen.

Keep rusty nails in your watering can to add Iron when you are watering.

Egg shells added to soil will add calcium.

Banana skins dug in around roses adds potassium.

As ever there is plenty to do in the garden Remove any spent bedding plants and add to the compost bin, dig in a balanced fertilizer and let the soil settle before replanting.

Check last years strawberry plants for runners, remove any surplus ones leaving a few to grow on to increase your plant stock. These can be pegged down to root into the ground or pegged into pots ready to be separated once the roots have developed.

If you didn’t sow some sweet peas in your greenhouse earlier, it should be warm enough now to get them growing in the ground or in pots outside. You can give your seeds a helping hand by soaking them in water overnight. Choose a sunny sheltered spot which has had plenty of well rotted manure dug in, sweet peas are hungry plants. Once the plants have developed a couple of sets of leaves I like to pinch out the growing tip for a bushier plant and many flowers. If you prefer larger flowers then you can pinch out the side shoots to maintain one growing stem, but you will get less flowers. Don’t forget to give your plants plenty of support, netting or cane wigwams are ideal for them to climb up and make a tidy display. Most of all enjoy their amazing fragrance once they are in flower.

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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The Federation Small Businesses The Federation ofof Small Businesses

The Budget It was great news that at long last the Chancellor has started to address some of the problems we experienced through his latest budget. I am sure that for those in Brighton & Hove the reduction in beer tax is a welcome relief. The rate at which our pubs have been closing over the country has caused countless problems, not least for those who work in them. For many it is an essential job that sees them through their university education or on their way to full time employment. Of course for those of us that like a pint the news couldn’t have been better. Prior to the budget a pint cost 42% more than it did in 2007, not many other products had been hit so hard by taxation. It makes you wonder if the treasury believed that beer drinkers were going to bail out the economy all by themselves.

Another good bit of news was the cancellation of the increase in fuel duty. This will be especially good news for the business community as it will have a huge effect in controlling business costs. It will also make it easier for those travelling to work as the costs of travel will be easier to control and it makes work more affordable which is what everyone wants.

Meet & 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.

Follow us on Twitter @fsbbrighton

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IT and Risk Management Looking at the new smart phones and tablets coming onto the market is wonderous. How do they come up with and produce the new products so quickly? Many of us are still struggling to master the pointy thing that changes the channel on our TV. I can now download an app to my phone that will tell my tv recorder to turn itself on, select the right channel and record a tv programme, all whilst I am sitting in the car stuck in traffic. It’s truly amazing. But, what if it goes wrong? If it’s just me it’s inconvenient, but if it was a business, and the process was not to record a tv programme but to start an important process, then it could be catastrophic. Hence the need for business to ensure that hardware and software do what they say on the label.

In B & H we don’t manufacture much hardware but we do manufacture software. Understanding the risks of failure in that software is vital if we are to maintain the cutting edge in quality that should be our hallmark. Which is why it is so vital good risk procedures are in place at the design stage to catch the glitches that can find their way in. A perfect example is the address request process that crops up so often. There is a major flaw in the process that catches many, and I include banks in that category. I have just come across a case where a credit card went astray because of a misleading address. When the customer tried to correct the address online the software was unable to cope with anything out of it’s predetermined limits. Result? More undelivered items in the future!

EVENTS CALENDAR FOR BUSINESSES IN THE CITY May 2013

monday 13th may 10:00am – 4.00pm

tuesday 14th may 9:30 - 11:30 am

wednesday 22nd may 6:00 - 8:30 pm

RIDE THE WAVE: STARTINg A SOCIAL ENTERpRISE

BITE-SIzED LEARNINg: WIN BUSINESS WITH TWITTER

SpOTLIgHT SUppER

Social enterprises and charities are an essential aspect of business and community life, but they fail often because the good intentions are let down by poor business acumen. This interactive workshop, aimed at social entrepreneurs, is designed to show you how to build a social enterprise that’s also a successful business – where calling and cashflow meet on mutually respectful terms.

Venue: The Clarendon Centre, New England St Cost: FREE to members, FREE to non-members

Twitter has enjoyed tremendous growth all over the world; over 500 million people have embraced the site. Throughout the last couple of years we’ve seen a surge in the number of businesses creating an account. With Twitter you can create relationships with your target audience and win business! By the end of this session with ZeroG Media you will understand how to build an audience and interact with them effectively.

Our ‘In the limelight’ format will feature a Chamber member in conversation with former BBC journalist and media trainer, Miranda Birch. Expect to discover secrets of success, motivations for key business and career decisions, and what happens when things go according to plan, and when they don’t.

This month Miranda will be in conversation with Caraline Brown of Midnight Communications.

Venue: The Hove Kitchen, Western Road Cost: £20 to members, £20 to non-members

Venue: Sussex Cricket Ground Cost: £25 to members, £30 to non-members

Friday 24th may 7:45 – 9:30am

Friday 31st may 11.00am-12.00pm

THE CHAMBER BREAkFAST

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Business Breakfasts are held monthly at Carluccio’s and draw in a wide range of businesses from Brighton and beyond. With lots of opportunities for networking and a thought-provoking business speaker, it’s the best breakfast most of us will have in a month.

Chamber breakfast with guest speaker Jonathan Markwell in conversation with Steve Bustin.

Chamber Breakfast Time Venue Carluccio’s, Jubilee Street, Brighton Cost £15 to members, £15 to non-members

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Join us for a look back at the year just gone with a round-up of what’s been happening at the Brighton Chamber.There will be the chance to network with fellow Chamber members as well as a lightning 30-minute AGM. This event is open to Chamber members only.

Venue: Martlets Hospice, Wayfield Ave. Hove Cost: FREE to members, sorry no non-members

For more inFormation and to book: businessinbrighton.org.uk/events Call Amanda on: 01273 719097 or email: admin@businessinbrighton.org.uk

@brightonchamber

Chamber events are open to everyone!

Non members are welcome, and can come to two before they need to join.

Do business in great company

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Street homes another A few roads back from The Haunt, Middle Frog Bar. Like the Haunt venue popular for LIVE music, Sticky Mikes club nights run by some Sticky Mikes is home to a vast array of as hosting LIVE bands of Brighton’s best party starters as well ate live music space both local and international in their intim downstairs. lity with vibrant quirky The space has been given it’s unique persona n created by local artists artwork filling the walls which have bee t ART events upstairs in making it a perfect venue to host frequen d. the bar, which always brings in a big crow Bar was when I saw the My first experience of Sticky Mikes Frog very talented musicians band Degree of Arc. Comprising of four cal band, as they rely on from Surrey, Degree of Arc isn’t your typi utes of relaxing soultheir instruments alone to generate 5 min . Their stage presence, hitting songs that filled the venue perfectly the intimacy of the high standard of musical talent along with enjoyable to watch. venue made the show interesting and very to download for free! I Their debut album, Circles, is available a go to album for those would strongly recommend this album as warm summer days we’re all hoping for.

Find out more about The Haunt: www.thehauntbrighton.co.uk Find out more about The Sheepdogs: www.thesheepdogs.com Download Circles by Degree of Arch: les degreeofarc.bandcamp.com/album/circ Bar: Find out more about Sticky Mikes Frog frogbar www.drinkinbrighton.co.uk/stickymikes

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Cribbage the game lives on!

By Marcel Kennard

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ounded approximately twenty years ago, the “Brighton Friendly Crib League” consists of a number of a taverns within the city contending with one another for a top spot in the official Cribbage League Table.

For those not in the know, Cribbage is a classic card game (invented by english poet Sir John Suckling), the origins of which date back to as early as the 17th century. Players rely on a combination of luck, wisdom and skill to play but the ability to make crucial and well-informed decisions is undeniably what separates the men from the boys.

We speak with recently converted Crib enthusiast and league newcomer Helen, who is now enjoying her game at a competitive level.

How long have you played Cribbage?

“I have actually only been playing for about 2 years now. I remember being puzzled when my friends tried to teach me, but I soon picked it up and have never looked back.”

When did you start playing competitively and what prompted you to do so?

“Our team joined the league this year. My partner spoke with the league chairman at his local pub and signed us all up.”

How are you enjoying the league so far, in terms of entertainment?

“It’s a great excuse for our team members to get together every week and have a few drinks. It’s also nice to venture to new pubs that we may not otherwise have gone to and meeting the other teams is always a pleasure.”

Would you recommend others with little or no experience to join the league?

To win the game, players must complete a predetermined number of circuits on the crib board with their respective pegs by scoring points with specific card combinations. Points are obtained in the “pegging” and “scoring” rounds, in which participants aim to form pairs, runs, flushes and combinations of cards totalling up to 15.

A gratifying and rewarding pastime, learning Crib couldn’t be easier and, much to the delight of potential beginners, no gambling is generally involved. Unlike playing Texas Hold’em, the emphasis with Crib lies with encountering a riveting race to the finish, where singles, doubles and trebles teams engage in a tense battle of the minds.

With the winter season drawing to a close, the Brighton Friendly Crib League welcomes new teams of 4 - 6 players and encourages people to group together and represent their local pub for the new summer season.

Intrigued?

Do you have any advice for the budding Crib learner?

An opponent, one deck of cards and a quick read up on the rules on wikipedia and you’re all set for a practice game. Fear not, those without a crib board, a free online one can found here: www.grgr.us/cribbage

“Just enjoy yourself, it’s a fun and relaxed game. Oh, and make sure you don’t miss getting ‘one for his knob’, it’s easily done!”

To register a team report to: The Cobden Arms, 45-46 Cobden Road

“Definitely, It’s a great opportunity to learn the game and all the teams are willing to help, along with what seems to be the quote of the season ‘your only learning aren’t you’.”

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Capturing the magic of B

righton is well known for its creative and free-spirited lifestyle, but even with two universities and more than a dozen higher education centres, the academia of the city isn’t as prominent as its bohemia. However, for those in the know, it is possible to discover the intellectual sect, and participate in their rituals and sport.

By Thomas Pearce

One of the favoured pastimes of the nerd is gaming. Not such common staples as Call of Duty or Battlefield, but more esoteric time sinks; Tetris, Dungeons and Dragons, and other such games that tend not to grace the shelves of your local toy supermarket. Among these is a collectable card game, “Magic: The Gathering”.

Magic: the Gathering, or MtG, is a game of two players. These opposing forces act as powerful magicians attempting to thwart each other’s plans through the use of colour-aligned spells; white for honesty and order, blue for knowledge and logic, black for death and decay, red for impulse and chaos, green for instinct and growth. In the game, these spells are represented as cards, and the spells known to a player form a deck from which the cards are drawn.

The aim of the game is to reduce your opponent’s life from its starting value of 20, down to nothing. This can be done by attacking them with powerful warriors and savage beasts, blasting them directly with eldritch or necrotic energies, subtly tweaking their thoughts and stripping their memories, or appealing to the fabric of existence itself to grant you success.

MtG isn’t a new game; it’s celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. However, rarely can one find a game that has brought together so many like-minded participants in one place. Jodi Bunnag, a local Magic retailer, regularly sees over 250 individuals a month come through the door of her shop to purchase MtG products.

“We have seen MtG grow as WotC have marketed the game towards new players. I have found the community to be friendly and interesting, with a wide variety of people participating. They are supportive of the shop, and enthusiastic about the tournaments. The community reflects Brighton itself: laid-back, diverse and welcoming!”

With attendance swelling at introductory events, the recent expansions to the game being some of the most popular in MtG history, and the latest set of expansions having just finished, there hasn’t been a better time to introduce yourself to the game.

If you wish to know more about playing MtG, upcoming events or releases, visit Daydream Nation at 6 Kensington Gardens, Brighton, or contact Jodi Bunnag at 01273 687877 day67@hotmail.com

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Selling nearly over half a million copies in it’s first week, The 20/20 Experience has broken new records on the iTunes chart, being the Apple Store’s fastest-selling album of all time.

The record sales are now well over 1 million, making it the fastestselling album of 2013 so far.

Differing from the typical pop album, The 20/20 Experience has broken all the commercial rules, with not one song under 5 minutes. Timberlake stated, “If Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Queen can do 10-minute songs, then why can’t we?”.

A journey of sonic experimentation, each song takes you through lands of live orchestral instruments, placed alongside ethereal, electronic, dreamy-sounding synths, right through to vibe-filled forests of rhythmic worldly music beats, leaving you no other choice but to get up and dance around the house like a maniac.

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE L I V E Catch Justin Live at the Yahoo!

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(Other acts include Jay Z, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest and Rizzle Kicks)

Lyrically, it’s nothing groundbreaking, but that’s never been Justin’s style, nor does it matter; it really is all about the über catchy vocal hooks, the groove and structural rebelling with this one. We’ll save the awesome lyrics for the likes of John Lennon and Jeff Buckley eh!

The 20/20 Experience has the memorability and ‘hookiness’ of JT’s debut album “Justified”, but is presented in a much more matured, provocative fashion, leaving you with not only with a newfound respect for Justin, but most probable neck ache from the serious head-nodding you will most certainly partake in.

What can I say? Mr Timberlake has gone and done it again. And boy is he back with a chart-topping vengeance!

Where: Queen Elizabeth

Olympic Park London When: Sunday 14th July Tickets: £75.00

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DOUGHNUT “One silly mistake, and now look at me.”

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Theo is ready to give up - he’s living in a cardboard box, has a job shovelling sheep guts in an abattoir - when his good friend,a renowned professor, dies.

When Theo receives a safety deposit box in the professors will, the contents give no clue as to what the professor has in store for him.

Little does Theo know, he is about to embark on the most dangerous quest of his life. Theo Bernstein is about to rewrite the laws of Physics, as well as discovering a new found respect for doughnuts.

This is a book that keeps you on the edge of your seat - a weird and wonderful story, with enough twists and turns to keep you hooked the whole way through.

Just when you think you’ve figured it out, it surprises you again, but the relatable characters keep it grounded, and weirdly, realistic .

If you liked ‘Brave New World’ by Aldous Huxley, but you’re also a fan of dark and clever comedy, this book is for you - it is very, very hard to put down.

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OBLIVION Tom Cruise stars in this stylish post-apocalyptic science-fiction blockbuster directed by American film-maker Joseph Kosinski (Tron: Legacy), who succeeds in delivering a visually appealing and entertaining piece but fails on coherent story telling, dialogues and originality, as it leaves a continuous deja-vú feeling on the spectator throughout all the film.

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Set in the year 2077, Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) is one of the last humans to remain on Earth, with the responsibility of repairing the drones that take part on the extraction of the vital resources of the planet that will be transported to Titan, the largest moon of Saturn and current settlement of humanity after the Earth was destroyed and polluted, consequence of decades of war with an Alien force known as the Scavs. Humanity prevailed, but at the cost of losing their home planet.

Jack is set too finish his work and head to Titan with his job partner and lover Victoria (Andrea Riseborough), but after saving a familiar stranger (Olga Kurylenko) from a downed spacecraft two weeks before returning, the subsequent events will shatter Jack´s own existence.

With this catchy premise you would normally expect to find some story and character development using philosophical and existential elements that make the film more intelligent than the average blockbuster film, as other similar sci-fi films (Blade Runner, The Matrix) in the past have successfully achieved, but the dialogues and the characters are so weakly written that there´s no room for any development at all. The characters are so one-dimensional and stereotyped, that it is very difficult to feel empathy for any of them.

The narrative is another issue, as it starts strong, with Jack questioning everything that surrounds his life while looking for answers, but loses pace and strength in the second half of the film, becoming highly predictable. There is also some incoherence in the story telling reaching the last 20 minutes of film that just help in confusing the spectator.

The other reproachable point is that the film borrows so many elements of past science fiction films that it feels like you have already seen the film before. The existential problematic is a washed out version of the film “Moon”, the setting feels like “I Am Legend”, the end is totally “Independence Day” and the romantic element and flashbacks are done just like “Aeon Flux” and it even has the spaceship squeezing in a narrow space, seen in “Star Wars” and a million films after.

The elements that kind of save the film are the music, with strong, epic instrumental tunes and the art-direction, with a palette of grey and white tones that create a beautiful and contrasting atmosphere between the futuristic and clean objects, clothes and weapons and the destroyed and dirty surroundings. The special effects are discreet, but enough to be believable.

In conclusion, Oblivion is an entertaining piece of commercial cinema that doesn’t aspire to be much more than that. Don´t expect deep story telling or character development or much coherence. It’s visually beautiful but that’s pretty much it. www.whmuk.com | What’s Happening Magazine | Page 49

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Those of you familiar with the Tomb Raider franchise will know that Lara Croft is an adventurer with a keen eye for sacred artefacts. The latest addition to this popular series, developed by Crystal Dynamics, goes some way to explaining how Lara developed her tenacious appetite for the perilous business of treasure hunting.

Tomb Raider aims to convey the story of Lara’s metamorphosis from a young academic into hardened survivor. A number of characters, including close friend San Nishimura and Lara’s mentor, Conrad Roth, help the story unfold after their ship becomes stranded on an island with a sinister secret.

The games mechanic centres around exploration based experience allowing Lara’s abilities to be enhanced in 3 areas; Survivor, Hunter and Brawler. These abilities allow the player to hone Lara’s aptitudes to assist with discovering new items and dispatching enemies. On top of this, Scrap allows Lara to upgrade her arsenal of weapons and equipment, making it easier to fight larger and more abundant foes.

In order to collect these vital resources, the player can complete various optional tasks, such as hunting wildlife, gathering collectables or raiding hidden tombs. Although players can complete the game without leaving the well-trodden path, the rewards for those more courageous are lucrative.

Players looking for eye candy may be disappointed with what’s on offer. Although some of the shots when entering a new area can be breath-taking, the dark colour pallet and gritty settings don’t provide much diversity.

Sadly, once the single player mode has been finished, taking little more than 8 – 10 hours, there is little reason to replay.

With all the collectibles found, you may wish to try the multiplayer mode. Don’t bother. It’s sluggish, clunky and feels like an afterthought.

All in all, Tomb Raider is a very enjoyable, though short lived, romp through the wilderness for newcomers. More hardened survivalists will find the game lacks the difficulty of its predecessors, but the action and adventure is here in abundance.

To watch games played by Re:Gamed visit their YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/Squinage

4 pics 1 word

One picture can speak a thousand words but not if you’re playing 4 Pics 1 word!

This brilliant and addictive free app gives you four pictures that have something in common. This common element is what you need to guess in order to progress through the endless amount of levels.

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With most free apps you do get the odd advert pop up for another app, but you can close these quickly with a press of a button.

In all, this app is simple yet effective. Perfect for long journeys or even sitting at home with the family and getting them to join in. (rated 12+ due to mild mature themes) Compatible with iPhone 3Gs,4,4s and 5. iPod touch 3rd, 4th and 5th generation and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later.

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here is a lot of concern over the food we eat; it has too much salt, too much sugar, and too many pesticides. There’ve been endemics and epidemics such as BSE and Footand-Mouth, concerns over the properties of GM crops, and highly worrying information has surfaced recently about the source of the meat in some of our favourite foods, and all of this comes back to the way supermarkets dominate the food industry. However, two sisters are defying convention and waving their healthy-eating flag in the face of the corporations. hiSbe Food CiC was founded in 2010 by Ruth and Amy Anslow with the goal of “putting People before Profit.”

Between them they have a vast amount of experience in varied areas of the social and corporate world, and they’re looking to bring that to bear in the world of healthy eating.

“The food industry is dominated by big supermarkets and food companies that focus on making food as cheaply, quickly and profitably as possible,” they say on their website, “Often they are not open with customers about how they make food so quickly and cheaply, and what’s in it. We think people are looking for food they can trust.”

They have taken a stance on many things, from Tesco’s response to its drop in profits, to horse meat being found in supposedly beef-based products, and have posted a list of 8 things every person can do to help the food market become a more ethical place, including eating less fish, choosing seasonal foods and eating less processed products.

There is a major development coming in 2013 for the movement; hiSbe foods are opening a shop on York Place. This shop will cater to only the most discerning of ethical foodies, and include areas where local entrepreneurs will be able to sell new ethicallysourced food products. Putting their faith in the public, they’ve started a public crowdsourcing project to help fund it, offering vouchers and other promising rewards that can be redeemed when the shop is opened, in exchange for faith, advertisement and monetary investment now.

With the arrangements for their pilot shop falling into place and increasing concerns over the methods and ethics of our not-so-supermarkets’ practices, the food industry seems to be hiSbe Food’s responsibly-sourced oyster. hiSbe Food CIC can be found at www.hisbe.co.uk

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Great British Mobile Cafe

www.spadeandspoon.co.uk

Taking pride in delivering honest seasonal British food, only using ingredients with good and trusted provenance.

RHUBARB GINGER CRUNCH FOOL There will be plenty of field grown Rhubarb around this time of year. This outlandish vegetable thinks it’s a fruit making it perfect for deserts. A great tasting seasonal treat packed full of goodness. It’s been used as a medicine in ancient China with significant amounts of carbohydrates and fibre with potassium and vitamin C. A great way to reduce any guilty feeling lingering around when enjoying a desert!

RHUBARB FOOL Ingredients

Method

500ml double cream 100g sieved icing sugar 250ml Greek style yoghurt splash of ginger essence (optional) 1 vanilla pod split lengthways and seeds scraped out (or a splash of vanilla essence) 300g Rhubarb, cut into 2cm pieces 300g caster sugar 1 tsp of ground cinnamon 1 orange, juice & zest

• Preheat oven to 180c • Whip the double cream to soft peaks, then whisk in icing sugar, yoghurt, vanilla seeds and ginger essence until well combined.

• Place rhubarb on a baking tray.

Squeeze over the juice of the orange and sprinkle with the zest, sugar and cinnamon. Bake in the oven for around 10mins or until tender.

• Allow the rhubarb to cool slightly and then fold into the fool mixture until well combined.

GINGER CRUNCH Ingredients 125g unsalted butter 175g caster sugar 1 free range egg 1 tbsp golden syrup 250g plain flour ½ tsp baking powder 2 tsp ground ginger 1 tbsp chopped stem ginger

Method •Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy •Stir in the egg and golden syrup.

Add the flour, baking powder, ground ginger and stem ginger and mix until well combined.

•Roll out the mixture to around 1.5cm on a baking tray •Place in the oven for around 8 mins or until golden brown •Allow to cool on a rack, then crunch and crack into pieces.

To assemble, spoon the fool mixture into a glass and then layer on the ginger mix on top.

With our slow start into Spring, the ginger crunch will give a warming hug whilst giving the taste of Spring and Summer. The Spade and Spoon trailer will be serving this alongside our other treats at the Spiegal Tent for the whole of May as part of the Brighton Festival. Come over and say hello!

By Dan Rose

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Why do our tourists love Brighton?

WHY BRIGHTON?

Tourists, international students and workers from abroad recall, what are for them, the most memorable and notorious activities and places to visit at good old Brighton.

Against the odds, the Royal Pavilion and the Brighton Pier are not the first choice that comes to their minds, as the nightlife and the clubbing scene steal the spotlight on what it seems should be a priority on any Brighton visitor agenda.

“The Green Door Store is definitely the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of Brighton”, says Justina Vanaigate, 21, student from Lithuania, “Brighton is a very vibrant city, there´s always something going on and is located near the beach, I love that.”

Spanish medicine student Maria Perez de Albeniz, 20 is also clear what was her favourite part of her Brighton experience “CocoLoco… and the Lanes, all the vintage shops.”.

“The wide selection of pubs, bars, cafes, night clubs…” states Brighton University student Emma Strauss, 22, from Hungary, when asked of her favourite things about the city.

But there are also people that appreciate the emblematic buildings that make Brighton so special. “I love the Pier and the Pavilion, they bring me so many good memories.”, says Kathi Till, 20, from Germany, similar opinion has Iván Santos, originally from Spain, now working at an English Learning Centre in Kemp Town, E C Brighton. The seafront is also a very important part of the Brighton experience as most of the interviewed agree, but they loathed the cold temperatures in winter and especially the wind that comes from the sea.

So if you are a newcomer to our great and alternative city or if you want to convince an overseas friend to pay you a visit, now you know what are the most popular plans to do here, from the perspective of the multicultural population of Brighton, another element that makes this city so vibrant and exciting.

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As I wander excitedly into the exhibition, camera and notebook in hand, the first thing that catches my attention is the larger than life portrait of Twiggy. Donning a full length faux fur leopard print trench coat complete with fitted matching hood she is the epitome of cool, and I have to take a minute to let my eyes adjust to the wonderfully spectacular boldness of Biba’s designs.

An insight into the major fashion exhibit celebrating the life

This major fashion exhibit celebrates the life and times of Barbara Hulanicki’s iconic Biba store and label. It looks intimately at the career of this revolutionary fashion designer, illustrator, and interior designer whilst allowing the viewer to witness how the world of fashion was changed forever by one woman’s vision.

Polish born Hulanicki came to England in 1948 where her aunt Sophie gave her refuge in her Brighton home. Rebelling against her aunt’s wishes for her to go to university she instead studied fashion illustration at Brighton Art school, where at the tender age of 19, her determination had succeeded as she won a fashion design competition at the Evening Standard. Her design came to life and was made up by couturier Norman Hartnell and she preceded to work as fashion illustrator with Helen Jardine Artists.

Looking to advance her career Barbara made the move to the capital, and initiated her fashion stamp on the big city by contributing to big time publications such as Tatler, Vogue and Women’s Wear Daily.

It was 1964 and the word on every young, hip fashionista’s lips was Biba. The first small boutique store had opened in Kensington, and with the help of Barbara’s husband Stephen Fitz-Simon the humble mail order beginnings quickly transformed into a sell-out store.

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& times of Barbara Hulanicki’s iconic Biba store and label

the panache of their celebrity idols. The iconic twiggy look is said to have transpired from the Biba dolly aesthetic. ‘Dreamy and untouchable, she looked sweet but was hard as nails.’

The interactive booths of the exhibition educated me of Barbara’s passion for film. She often sighted the glamorous actresses of the 50’s and onwards as muses for her fashion illustration, doting on one in particular, the time transcending beauty, Audrey Hepburn.

Within 10 Years Barbara and Fitz had revolutionised the fashion zeitgeist of the 60’s and 70’s and created a one of a kind empire.

With a seven storey department store now in their midst, the Art Deco glamazon interior was now haling up to a million customers weekly and attracting celebrity consumers such as Bridgette Bardot and the Rolling Stones. Unfortunately due to the nature of Barbara’s extravagant visual merchandising the expense of the store became unmanageable and so in 1975 Biba closed its door’s for the last time. And with that last turn of the lock, history had been made.

Hulanicki has since to go on to add an ever expanding array of work to her portfolio, such as innovative interior design projects around the world. More recently we have seen her return to her passion for creating affordable fashion; her one-off collection for Topshop in 2009 sold out in record time and since 2010 has also had a successful collection with George.

An informative and educational exhibition on one of the most innovative and influential designers of the 21st century comes to a close.

And as I meander around the last of the exhibit and reflect on the optical explosion of creativity, it dawns on me that for a lot of the people this was their second or third visit. Desperate to get a last glimpse of Barbara’s seven month showcase, they are eager to squeeze all they can from another triumphant and cultured expose at the Brighton Museum.

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EAST STREET, SHOREHAM Fruits, vegetables, salads, eggs, fresh meats, cheese, butter, honey, herbs, fresh fish, hand-crafted breads and baked goods, seedlings and potted plants and more. All locally produced.

For further information contact 01273 263152 or visit www.adur.gov.uk

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Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure – May 7th & 8th, 6:30pm

Never one to rest on his laurels Eddie Izzard now plans to take on the world with a brand-new comedy tour. Stopping at The Brighton Centre on Tuesday 7th & Wednesday 8th May. Brighton Centre, Brighton £35 008448 471515

Your Brother Remember? – May 15th, 8:00pm An elaborate experiment with the concept of Before-and-After photographs, Your Brother Remember? Splices and dices home videos, Hollywood film footage and live performance.

The Basement, Brighton £12 01273 699733

The Great Escape Festival 2013 – May 16th to 18th

Over 300 new local and international artists are showcased in 34 venues over 3 days in Brighton. In addition to this your wristband gets you access to after parties and much more.

Various locations, Brighton Prices vary 02076 889000

Seattle Sessions – May 23rd, 7:30pm Unwind with an evening of live music, acoustic singer-songwriters at their very best. Enjjoy the mix of local professionals as well as open mic slots.

Hotel Seattle, Brighton

Free

01273 679799

London 2 Brighton Challenge – May 25th to 26th

The London to Brighton challenge is back, and bigger. Take part in this incredible 100km marathon over the bank holiday weekend. Raise vital funds for the charity of your choice.

02073 541465

The Happy Mondays – May 26th, 6:30pm After selling out much of their UK comeback tour earlier this year, the original line-up of the Happy Mondays will be bring their classic Madchester sound to the seaside.

Brighton Centre, Brighton £32.50 008448 471515 If you are holding an event and would like details to appear on this page. E- mail info@whmuk.com www.whmuk.com | What’s Happening Magazine | Page 57

By Darryl Parker

Perceptions of Pain – May 7th, 7:30pm

A panel of leading academics will discuss their research, and their fascinating, and sometimes surprising, views and conclusions on pain.

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham

£6

01273 464440

The Remains of the Day – May 9th, 7:30pm

A 1993 film adapted by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala from the novel. Directed by James Ivory and set in 1950s Britain, this wonderful film was nominated for 8 Academy Awards.

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham Free 01273 464440

Phil Grabsky: 20th Century Greats – May 15th, 7:00pm

Award-winning film-maker Phil Grabsky screens a selection of his acclaimed arts programmes alongside lively artistic discussion. This week focuses on 20th Century Greats.

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham £5 01273 464440

Barnstormers Comedy Club – May 18th, 8:30pm

Unbeatable Saturday night entertainment cabaret style. Each month introduces another three top acts from the comedy circuit.

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham £12.50 01273 464440

Väsen Duo – May 28th, 8:00pm

A rare UK opportunity to hear two of Sweden’s most celebrated and accomplished folk musicians. Support from popular local folk trio The Rude Mechanicals.

The Ropetackle Centre, Shoreham £12 01273 464440

Les Misérables (Film) – May 31st, 7:30pm

A global stage sensation seen by more than 60 million people in 42 countries and 21 languages. Now a British film musical drama based on the iconic West End show.

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High Salvington Windmill Open Day – May 5th

Open afternoon with guided tours of the working mill, granary and windpump lovingly restored by enthusiasts. Refreshments available & souvenir shop.

Open 2.30pm to 5pm. Adults £1 and accompanied

Three Forts Challenge – May 5th, 10:00am 27 mile marathon route. Known as ‘The Tough One’, mixed terrain and climbs of 3450 feet over the South Downs. Cissbury Ring, Devil’s Dyke & Chanctonbury Ring.

Rotary Playing Fields, Worthing 07917 277534

Is There Anybody There? – May 11th, 7:30pm Paranormal investigation using a mix of techniques with traditional equipment. 7.30pm entry for 8pm start - 3am finish. £40 including light refreshments. Minimum age is strictly 18 years.

Field Place, Worthing £40 01903 244034

Emporium Market – May 18th, 09:00am Set in Worthing Town Centre. The Emporium hosts an outdoor market offering craft, food, upcycled and vintage goodies. Mooch for a bargain or shop for your larder.

Montague Street, Worthing 07722 447480

Sussex Family Spring Fair – May 18th, 10:00am Over 50 stallholders will keep your purse busy as you buy handmade items, kids fashion, interior designs, gifts, arts and crafts, bags, cakes, toys, jewellery more.

The Charmandean Centre, Worthing 07413 918705

Worthing Museum & Art Gallery workshops – May 28th and 30th, 10:30am 28th – Make your own book character – Suitable for children aged 8-12 years. 30th – Birds Origami workshop – Suitable for children aged 10 years and over.

Chapel Road, Worthing £5 01903 221448 If you are holding an event and would like details to appear on this page. E- mail info@whmuk.com www.whmuk.com | What’s Happening Magazine | Page 59

Brighton Bus Services

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

If you would like your club or group included in our listings or the following details have changed, please contact us at: info@whmuk.com

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

Saltdean Community Association Tel. 01273 304 617 Park Road, BN2 8SP

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. 01323 899 900 Eridge Road, BN3 7QD

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

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

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Jazz Supper Hot Club de France is the group that from 1934 - 1948 in one format or another introduced all strings Jazz to the world. It included Stephane Grappelli on Violin and Django Reinhardt on Guitar. Listen to a perfomance inspired by them whilst enjoying a sumptuous three course supper.

7pm

The Sussex Festival of Music is a new mid-summer music festival taking place at the Brighton & Hove Jobs County Cricket Ground.

£45.00

Dining experiences

and hospitality are available at all our events.

On the Sunday you can have a full roast lunch and combined entry to the Mid-summer Musical Mix for just £55.00!

Complete weekend dining package including four meals for an amazing £140!

Mid-summer

Open Air Prom The Sussex Harmonisers, a group of more than forty singers perform songs, both current and from yesteryear in Barbershop Style - A harmonious and laid back way to start the outdoor proceedings on this Mid-Summer’s weekend.

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Listen to some of the country’s top jazz artists and singers while enjoying a full English breakfast.

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Musical Mix

The Brighton Philharmonic, Hosted by Brighton’s blue chip orchestra, Herbie Flowers & friends will then play a selection of popular and light classics A six hour afternoon of including Rossini, Strauss, music featuring music

Bizet, Wood, Verdi, Dvorak from Bach- Bacharach and more, ending up with and Albinoni - Abba.

Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture Take the opportunity

+ firework display!

6pm Child: £10.00 Early Bird Adult: £25.00

to listen and take part in the singing or dancing with some barn dancing, and lessons on How to Tango. Plenty of other entertainment on the ground from circus acts such as mono-cycling, tightrope walking to face painting - an afternoon of music and high jinks for all the family.

1:30pm Child: £10.00 Early Bird Adult: £25.00

For all packages see

sussexfestivalofmusic.co.uk

TICKETS FOR ALL EVENTS AVAILABLE AT

www.SUSSEXFESTIVALOFMUSIC.co.uk 01273 257191

/sussexfestival

@sussexfestival