Zone Magazine - Issue 2 - July 2008

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STYLED FOR LIFE ZONE IS THE LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR MEN AND WOMEN

Reality Food:

BBQ Sizzlers

Viva Coldplay!

The new album is here.

Mark Wickens

Photographer proямБle CROWBOROUGH / UCKFIELD / HEATHFIELD

Dog Day Afternoon is a must have DVD

The Big Push Cycling on Ashdown Forest

Fashion Dress trends

Farmers Markets

Food Champions

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Welcome to the second issue of Zone Magazine.

CONTENTS INFORMATION: Information about Zone.

How the magazine works and who to contact.

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COMMUNITY: The Farmers Market Spotlight on Heathfield Farmers Market.

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TRAVEL: Beacon Travel show us the many sides to Egypt.

MUSIC ZONE: The latest albums that are 50-55 worth knowing about. Including the long awaited follow up to X&Y from Coldplay.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: Photographer profile on the very talented Mark Wickens

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RESTAURANT LISTING: Restaurants and take-aways.

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FASHION: Dress trends from Debenhams and Miss Butterfly.

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WINE: Summer Wines 62-63 Charles Mears-Lamb shows us some great summer wines that will really set off your BBQ food. ......................................................................

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FILM ZONE: Graham Thomas tells us why 38-39 Dog Day Afternoon needs to be on your DVD shelf. ......................................................................

MODEL COMPETITION: Ever thought about trying fashion modeling?

Now’s your chance.

REALITY FOOD: BBQ! 56-61 Put the economy burgers down and create a BBQ to really get your taste buds going. ......................................................................

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COMMUNITY: The Big Push Should cycling be allowed on Ashdown Forest?

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CARS: A Smart Culture Jenny Hart tells us about the Smart revolution.

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ONLINE SHOPPING: Fashion For The Little People 66-70 Samantha Newson shows us some great online shops to buy clothes for your little ones. ......................................................................

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GARDENING: Jill Hart tells us a some interesting facts about strawberries.

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NOBLE WINES COMPETITION: WIN all the featured wins!

Find out how to win.

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RATE CARED: Our advertising rates

Welcome to the second issue of Zone Magazine. The first issue has been really well received and we are delighted with the progress. This second issue is bigger and better than the first, with 70 pages of lifestyle content for you.

We have some community content for you in this issue, with a spotlight on Heathfield Farmers Market and an article on Cycling on Ashdown Forest. If you have an event you would like us to promote for you, please get in touch and we can do this free of charge. Equally if you have any news stories you would like us to feature, we are really keen to be involved with our communities and would love to hear from you.

We hope that enjoy this issue and if you do, maybe you would consider recommending the magazine to friends and family.

Andy Newson

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TIP: Click the article you want to read first, to be taken straight there.

Note From The Editor

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GALLERY Two great exhibitions at the Independent Photographers Gallery.

ONLINE-SHOPPING.66-70

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gypt is an old favourite and yet it is still evolving.

An all year round destination that has found

itself in forefront due to the rising costs of the Euro, travellers are looking for more value for their pound.

Distinctly split between the ancient from Cairo in the north to Abu Simbel in the south and the modern Red

Sea Riviera to the east, you will be spoilt for choice.

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to Paradise

Egypt.

BEACON Travel The Broadway, Crowborough

Tel: 01892 653456

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gypt is an old favourite and yet it is still evolving. An all year round destination that has found itself in forefront due to the rising costs of the Euro, travellers are looking for more value for their pound. Distinctly split between the ancient from Cairo in the north to Abu Simbel in the south and the modern Red Sea Riviera to the east, you will be spoilt for choice.

Cairo

Cairo is home to the awe-inspiring Pyramids, the Sphinx and the treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb. It is a vast and extraordinary megalopolis where medieval and modern ways of life collide in a mesmerising streetscape. Its chaotic, hectic and vibrant ambiance is tempered by the warm and friendly welcome extended to visitors by the best-natured and most easy-going city-dwellers you’ll find anywhere in the world.

Luxor

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The mesmerising city of Luxor is set against spectacular desert landscapes and is considered to be the greatest outdoor museum in the world.

It is home to magnificent temples, tombs and monuments which reflect the greatness and

splendour of Ancient Egypt. It’s also an excellent base from which to start your luxury Nile Cruise.

Nile Cruise

The Nile is the world’s longest river and a luxury cruise on an elegant, intimate and sophisticated ship is surely the most relaxing way to discover the cultural landmarks and archaeological sites.

Retrace the routes followed by Egypt’s pharaohs from Luxor and wonder at the views over Lake Nasser from Aswan’s High Dam.

Dahab

The resort of Dahab is beautifully set on a crescent shaped bay in the Gulf of Aqaba between the Red Sea and rugged Sinai Mountains. Once a sleepy Bedouin village which has delightfully retained a traditional and slightly bohemian character, Dahab’s crystal clear waters and stunning coral reefs are perfect for shore diving.

El Gouna

Two marinas and a pristine harbour combine effortlessly with the peaceful, secluded and immaculately maintained beaches surrounding El Gouna. Developed in a modern Arabesque

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style with pastel coloured buildings, El Gouna has been carefully planned to offer everything needed for the perfect holiday including a number of excellent hotels, an 18-hole golf course, an open air cinema, and an aquarium, plus superb watersports facilities.

Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm el Sheikh lies at the southern tip of the Sinai peninsular where desert sands meet the Red Sea. Idyllic golden beaches shelve gently into a fantastic world of beautiful offshore reefs and colourful tropical fish. Sharm offers world-class diving with spectacular reefs, magnificent drop-offs and shipwrecks simply waiting to be explored. Elegant hotels offer every luxury, and beach bars, gourmet restaurants, and trendy bars and nightclubs add to the holiday atmosphere.

Hurghada

Originally a small fishing village, Hurghada has become one of the most popular beach resorts on the Red Sea enticing divers who delight in the numerous small offshore islands.

Traditional ways of life persist in Hurghada’s

old town, where the local souk provides opportunities to haggle, and international bars and restaurants mingle with Egyptian café culture. The main attractions of this resort are its numerous coral islands and reefs harbouring colourful fish, and the sophisticated luxury hotels, offering all the facilities and comforts needed for a perfect holiday.

£15 OFF PER PERSON WITH BEACON TRAVEL Beacon Travel in Crowborough can help arrange your holiday to suit and will offer £15.00 off per person (book before 31st July 2008) when booking a holiday with them using their preferred operator, Classic Collection specialising in 4 & 5 star properties and private transportation.

Call in for a brochure.

Quote ref: Egypt/Zone2

BEACON Travel The Broadway, Crowborough

Tel: 01892 653456

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Mark Wickens Andy: What are your feelings on film v digital photography?

Mark: I’ve heard a good number of arguments pitting film against digital, but at the end of the day, they are simply a means to an end. They both have their applications, and both can produce equally strong results. In the end, it comes down to a matter of personal preference or necessity.

Currently, I shoot medium format film on a 6x6 SLR. The sequence of shooting, processing, and printing is incredibly slow and, at times, quite frustrating...That having been said, there are a number of reasons I continue to shoot film...

Among them, I find older analog cameras to be incredible well made and a joy to shoot with. In addition, shooting with a waist level finder allows me to see the scene from

an indirect perspective, and helps immensely with framing and composition.

What I enjoy most about the process though, is its slow and methodical nature. It really allows you to get engulfed in the act of making a photograph.

There’s little doubt in my mind that digital can produce similar results to film, but for now, its what I enjoy and what works for me.

Andy: What is photography to you?

Mark: Photography is a way of recording the world as I see it and sharing it with others. One of the reasons I became so enamored with photography is that it provides for a small glimpse into someone else’s life or culture. This, in turn, has served as an impetus for further discovery and exploration.

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Location: San Francisco, California - Copyright Mark Wickens 2008©

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Location: Laguna Beach, California - Copyright Mark Wickens 2008©

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Andy: Who, what or where do you look to for inspiration?

Mark: I find inspiration in the places I go and the people around me.

Most of the photos I take are pretty autobiographical and thus I aim to capture whatever idea or emotion that subject incites.

Of course, there are also a number of photographers who inspire me...Ralph Eugene Meatyard was one of my early favorites. Recently, I’ve enjoyed the work of Todd Hido, who is also shooting in the (constantly foggy) San Francisco Bay Area.

Andy: Can you remember the first artistic photograph you took and do you still have it?

Mark: I believe the first “artistic” photograph I took was of a backlit girl hiding under a house, peering nervously through some broken slats of wood. I had just watched “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, and thought it would be fun to recreate a scene from the movie...

It was quite an eerie photo, and its hanging over the staircase in my parents house. I have no idea why they put it up...but its kind of amusing.

Andy: So you use Flickr.

What purpose does that serve for you in your artistic process?

Mark: There are a number of incredibly talented photographer on Flickr, and I’m constantly being exposed to other styles and genres on the site. It also allows me to get feedback and inspiration for my own work, and to keep up with other people’s ongoing projects.

Outside of the local photo center I print at, I don’t tend to interact with many other photographers, so it’s nice to have that sort of community so readily accessible.

Thanks to Mark for sharing his thoughts and images with us. I hope you enjoy looking through the rest of the images.

You can see more of Marks work, at www.mkwickens.com

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Location: San Francisco, California - Copyright Mark Wickens 2008©

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Location: Yosemite, California - Copyright Mark Wickens 2008©

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Location: Point Reyes, California - Copyright Mark Wickens 2008©

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Location: Big Sur, California - Copyright Mark Wickens 2008©

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Location: San Francisco, California - Copyright Mark Wickens 2008©

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Location: Ahwahnee, California - Copyright Mark Wickens 2008©

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Location: Yosemite, California - Copyright Mark Wickens 2008©

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Location: Yosemite, California - Copyright Mark Wickens 2008©

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The Definitive Restaurant Listing

We are compiling a definitive list of restaurants and take-aways for our next issue.

This will be the one-stop shop for finding a place to eat out or take-away in Crowborough, Uckfield and Heathfield.

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The Rose Of Bengal Restaurant and Take-away 3 Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1DG Telephone: 01892 662252

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Rajpoot Restaurant and take-away 3, London Rd, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2TT Tel: 01892 654631 .............................................................................

Birothi Restaurant Restaurant and Take-away 24, Crowborough Hill, Jarvis Brook, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2JE Tel: 01892 661881 .............................................................................

The Unique Take-away 1, The Parade, Eridge Rd, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2SH Tel: 01892 611717 .............................................................................

Indian Night Take-away Dunoon House, Croft Rd, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1DL Tel: 01892 654599 .............................................................................

Pepper Dining Restaurant & take-away 97-99, High Street, Uckfield TN22 1RJ Tel: 01825 761005 .............................................................................

Blue Asia Restaurant & take-away Budletts House, London Rd, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 2EA Tel: 01825 749789 .............................................................................

Star of Bengal Restaurant & take-away 55, High St, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1AP Tel: 01825 762878 .............................................................................

Rajdutt Restaurant Restaurant & take-away Eastbourne Rd, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 5QL Tel: 01825 890234 .............................................................................

Junaki Tandoori Restaurant Restaurant & take-away 80, High St, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8JD Tel: 01435 868210 .............................................................................

Cafe Rasoi Restaurant & take-away 55, High St, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8HU Tel: 01435 860770 .............................................................................

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Mr India Take-away 28, High St, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8LS Tel: 01435 866114 .............................................................................

Bombay Spice Restaurant & take-away 43, High St, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8HU Tel: 01435 863366

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Golden Empire Restaurant & take-away 2 Sussex House, The Broadway, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1DA Tel: 01892 665102 .............................................................................

Li’s Restaurant Restaurant & take-away Sunnyside, Crowborough Hill, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2SE Tel: 01892 669386 .............................................................................

Good Friend Chinese Take Away Take-away Farningham Rd, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 2JP Tel: 01892 662526 .............................................................................

Lucky House Take-away 226, High St, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1RE Tel: 01825 764156 .............................................................................

Dragon Inn Restaurant & take-away 204-206, High St, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1RD Tel: 01825 764009 .............................................................................

Eastern Pride Restaurant & take-away 61, High St, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1AP Tel: 01825 760717 .............................................................................

The Wok Inn Restaurant & take-away High St, Nutley, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 3NG Tel: 01825 712113

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Golden Rice Bowl Take-away Elizabeth, Upper Station Rd, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8DS Tel: 01435 862342 .............................................................................

The Trawler Man Take-away High St, Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0EH Tel: 01435 812624 .............................................................................

Yang’s Chinese Takeaway Take-away Suite 1, Ivyholme, Station Rd, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8LB Tel: 01435 868777 .............................................................................

Super Star 78, High St, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 8JD Tel: 01435 864600

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To have your restaurant listed here, just call:

01892 662191 We need to hear from Pub Restaurants or Pubs that serve food.

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Up At The Lake Photographs by Andy Newson www.andrewnewson.co.uk Lighting: Neil Smith Hair stylist: Alison Curtain Models: Hayley, Amy & Faye Clothing from: Debenhams Miss Butterfly www.debenhams.com www.missbutterfly.co.uk

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Rose print prom dress

by Debut at Debenhams - £100 Silver bangles by Red Herring at Debenhams - £10 www.debenhams.com Shoes: model’s own.

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Satin origami rose prom dress

by Debut at Debenhams - £100 Black cuff by Red Herring at Debenhams - £10 www.debenhams.com Shoes: model’s own.

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Yellow tier prom dress

by Red Herring at Debenhams - £55 www.debenhams.com Necklace, cuff and shoes stylist’s own

Gold sequin A line dress

by Miss Butterfly - £18 www.missbutterfly.co.uk Bangles and watch stylist’s own Shoes model’s own

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Yellow and grey floral halter dress with belt

by Debut at Debenhams - £45 www.debenhams.com Bracelets stylist’s own Shoes model’s own.

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Flower burst maxi dress

by Miss Butterfly - £25 www.missbutterfly.co.uk Bracelet and necklace stylist’s own

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Embroidered jewelled waist dress

by Miss Butterfly - £30 www.missbutterfly.co.uk Silver bangles by Red Herring at Debenhams - £10 www.debenhams.com

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Blue and white circle print dress

by Debut at Debenhams - £80 Necklace by Red Herring at Debenhams - £10 www.debenhams.com Shoes model’s own.

Flower burst maxi dress

by Miss Butterfly - £25 www.missbutterfly.co.uk Bracelet and necklace stylist’s own

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© copyright - Andrew Newson 2008

© 2008 Neil Smith (www.pic-a-day.co.uk)

Cycling has never been allowed on the Ashdown Forest and when individuals have lobbied for it to be allowed in the past, it has been rejected twice.

conservators to ride on the forest by way of a permit, costing £88 per year. This money goes towards the upkeep of the forest.

I’ve always wondered exactly why this was. I used to hear it was because of erosion caused by the bikes. But upon talking with Dr Hew Prendergast of the Ashdown Forest Conservators, he tells me that there is now evidence that horse riding actually causes more damage than a mountain biker. Horse riders are given permission by the

So perhaps a permit for mountain bikers is the way forward? Given that a mountain bike causes less damage, perhaps a reduced fee of, let’s say £44 a year. BUT, one issue that the conservators are worried about, is an influx of people using the forest for mountain biking which could cause conflict with other forest

users and be difficult to manage. Would this permit approach be the answer or would it have the effect of the person that has paid to use the gym, so is going to make sure they get their moneys worth!

But if there is no permit and they just allow people to cycle on the forest, will they suddenly have 100’s of mountain bikers descending on the forest. This one is very much open for debate.

Currently the Ashdown Forest have had issues with some

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Should cycling be allowed on Ashdown Forest?

If your answer is yes, then you might like to show your support for The Big Push...

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2pm - Kingstanding Car Park

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people using the Forest illegally for cycling and some complaints from people about cyclists. So in some ways, you can see why they might be a little skeptical about this matter.

However, perhaps these people that have no respect for the forest are not, on the whole, the people who would benefit from legal usage, perhaps these people would exist whether it was allowed or not, they clearly already exist.

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So perhaps a trail run of using permits is the answer, a 6 month period to see how things go. Perhaps with some exclusion zones where perhaps wildlife might be disturbed or the ground is sensitive to erosion. Any riders not abiding by these restrictions could have their permit/license revoked.

Anyway, it’s all food for thought. I’d like to thank Dr Hew Prendergast for talking with me and also the chaps organising The Big Push.

If, after this article, you think cycling should be allowed in some capacity, then perhaps show your support by attending The Big Push.

It’s a peaceful show of support for this cause, all ages and abilities are invited along to Kingstanding carpark at 2pm, on the 20th July, to push their bikes on a circular route, you don’t even need to bring a bike, just turn up and walk! Z

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DOG DAY AFTERNOON EVERY MONTH, GRAHAM THOMAS TELLS US ABOUT MOVIES YOU NEED TO SEE BEFORE YOU DIE - AND THIS IS A RIGHT CRACKER!

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arlier this year the BBC ran an endearing little pop culture experiment called Pop on Trial. The basic premise of the week long run being that a cluster of has-beens each champion the music of one of the final five decades of the 20th century, in the hope of convincing the public to vote for their darling (naturally the seventies just pipped the sixties – even with Noddy Holder as its advocate!).

This all had me in pensive mood about a film equivalent, but I couldn’t see past another victory for the seventies, this time perhaps pipping the nineties. Certainly it was a golden time for American film – not golden in the glamorous sense of the Hollywood of old, but simply a top-of-thepodium type of golden. In fact this era was far from glam, it was pure grit.

There are many examples that can cement this tag – indeed, type ‘seventies grit’ into Google and the first result is a synopsis of The French Connection – but my firm favourite is Dog Day Afternoon.

In 1974 Sidney Lumet, renowned director of 12 Angry Men, tried to convince Al Pacino to play the lead in his latest crime picture, Dog Day Afternoon. Pacino, impressed by the script, was exhausted from finishing Godfather part II and feared that this character (Sonny Wortzik) was too demanding a follow-up to Michael Corleone.

Lumet then turned to Dustin Hoffman, but as soon as Pacino got word of this he backtracked, eager not to hand such a great role to his equally diminutive and equally brilliant rival.

It was a decision he would never regret as the man himself now cites Dog Day Afternoon as among the three best films he has made in his long career (Scarecrow and Serpico being the other two). I personally believe that this is his best performance.

Dog Day Afternoon is a heist-gone-wrong movie, but it would be wrong to just give it that label. In equal strokes it is a comedy, a tragedy, and a documentary of an anti-hero.

Sonny decides to rob a Brooklyn bank, with his bumbling sidekick Sal (John Cazale), in order to fund a sex change operation for his male lover (played by Chris Sarandon). Things go wrong from the very beginning and soon a scrum of police, TV crews and local people surround the bank.

It’s hard not to have a pang of compassion for Sonny as you smile along to the banter he trades with the bank’s employees. He even draws support from the throng of people who have gathered to see what the commotion is about, taking full advantage of the public’s current distrust of the police following the Attica prison riot – for this film is based on a true story.

Everyone is at the top of their game here.

Lumet has little to work with in terms of location, perhaps three rooms in the bank, the street immediately outside it and the interior of a bus, but he uses them expertly to get across the mood of his protagonists and the sympathetic crowd.

Dog Day Afternoon is a triumph and superbly invokes the tension of a Vietnam War weary America, where its citizens are ready to rebel against authority in the oppressive heat of the city.

I hope I’ve persuaded you to look this up on DVD. If not, I shall ask Noddy Holder to give you a call.

I can’t let you go though, without letting you know what happened to Sonny’s real-life lover.

Warner Brothers’ fee to buy the rights to his story was the exact amount to pay for the sex change operation ($7,500) and Leon now lives as Liz Eden in New York City. Z

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Find a model competition

We are on the search for local modeling talent. Do you think you have what it takes to be a model, but just need a kick-start?

Maybe you know someone who you think is model material?

Send in two photos and roughly 100 words on why you think you could be a model. Our judges will pick a winner who will receive some very special prizes, including £50 worth of shopping vouchers and a photoshoot to become the star of a fashion editorial and cover shoot for Zone Magazine.

Please send one close up face shot, one full length photograph and tell us why you think you should win.

Try to take the photograph against a plain background. Keep hair off the face and remember that natural light from a window or outdoors can be more flattering than flash.

It’s easy to enter, see page 54 for more details and terms and conditions.

Please note there is a £2.50 entry fee.

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Welcome To

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Farmers Market (Heathfield farmers market)

Here at Zone Magazine, we think it’s important to support the local farmer.

With such quality foods available at these farmers markets, it’s hard to find a reason why we’re not supporting them.

We are spotlighting Heathfield Farmers Market in this issue and next month we take a look at the Crowborough market.

3rd Saturday of the month NEXT MARKET: 19 July

in the Co-op Car Park, Heathfield. 9.00 am - 12.30 pm

David Turton

Sussex Farm Sausages www.sussexfarmsausages.co.uk

Photography by: Andrew Newson www.andrewnewson.co.uk

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Castle Cakes Telephone: 01435 813560 44

Photograph by: Andrew Newson www.andrewnewson.co.uk

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ne thing became clear, upon having a stroll around the Heathfield Farmers Market, it’s not as expensive as you might think.

Okay, you will have to pay a little extra - farmers struggle to compete with the supermarket. We know that everyone is feeling the pinch at the moment, but why not try and treat yourself at the weekend, try some fresh local produce at your local farmers market. Hey you might even get a smile and a chat, rather than the usual teenager grunting at you, at the supermarket.

We have compiled a list of the sort of produce and people you will find at the market.

Sussex Farm Sausages (pictured on opening pages)

Telephone: 01435 830734 www.sussexfarmsausages.co.uk We say: David and Erica kindly supplied some samples to us and we used them for the BBQ feature. I have to say, that they really were delicious, the lamb and mint burgers we so tasty, really good flavours - I hate it when something is advertised with herbs and it’s so subtle, you can hardly taste it, these are just right, the balance of flavours was superb - and are good value too at £7 per kg. The lamb and mint sausages were equally good, but for me, the meaty Cumberland sausages were something else!

Where to find: Heathfield Farmers Market (3rd Sat) Hailsham Farmers Market (2nd Sat) Cattle Market, Hailsham 9.00 - 12.30 pm

East Dean Village Market

Every Wednesday 10.00 - 12.30 pm

Middle Farm, Firle

Castle Cakes (pictured opposite)

Telephone: 01435 813560 They say: I think cakes should be shared and should always taste as good (if not better) than they look. However if you are on a restricted diet, be that gluten free, low fat, sugar free or another, you will often find that cakes and cookies intended for you, leave a lot to be desired in taste and often contain lots of chemicals and preservatives. So with that in mind, I have developed a range of delicious cakes with that all important ingredient missing. I always use the best ingredients, including English butter, local free range eggs (often from our own very spoilt chickens!), local honey and when possible, local flour.

This means all my cakes are so good that you’ll probably find that you have no choice but to share!

Where to find: Heathfield Farmers Market (3rd Sat) Hailsham Farmers Market (2nd Sat) They even offer a postal service!

Springbok Woodturning Crafts

Telephone: 01323 501636 They say: Beautiful hand crafted individual items for all occasions.

Bespoke items turned and carved.

Commissions to your specification.

Selected seasoned British timbers.

Natural waxes and polishes are only used. All forms of staircase items produced. Also fountain pens, table lamps, bowls, vases and plant pot stands, to name but a few.

Where to find: Heathfield Farmers Market (3rd Sat)

(Every 4th Sunday 10.00 - 2.00 pm)

Hastings Farmers Market

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday, Robertson Street, Hastings 10.00 - 2.00 pm

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COMMUNITY.ZONE Farm 2 Kitchen (pictured opposite)

Telephone: 01424 843413 They say: Gold award winning, ready baked savoury pies and pastries.

We say: Barbara kindly offered us a sample pie to try for ourselves. Beef and red wine, simply put it in the oven for 35 minutes and the result was this delicious pie that you see pictured below.

Okay, we might be in summer now, not exactly ‘pie season’ you might think, but you just know that there will be plenty of dreary cold days that one of these comforting pies will be perfect for.

Where to find: Heathfield Farmers Market (3rd Sat)

Farm Gate

Telephone: 01323 841272 They say: Small family farm at Hailsham, producing slow growing, additive free chicken.

Our own lamb is also available as well as Turkeys at Christmas time.

Where to find: Hailsham Farmers Market (2nd Sat) Heathfield Farmers Market (3rd Sat) Crowborough Farmers Market (3rd Sat) East Dean Village Market Every Wednesday 10.00 - 12.30 pm

Jean Hall Crafts

Telephone: 01323 892024 They say: Silk scarves, beaded jewellery, sewn items using traditional materials, cards and paintings.

Commissions undertaken.

Where to find: Heathfield Farmers Market (3rd Sat)

Thrilli Foods

Telephone: 01323 490917 Website: www.thrillifoods.com Email: thrillifoods@tiscali.co.uk We say: Thrilli Foods make all sorts of chilli related foods, from very mild to very hot. Items such as Hot, Original or Sweet Thrilli Chilli which you can use in cooking, just add a spoonful to pasta dishes or great on cheese and crackers.

How about some Thrilli Apple Chilli Drizzle over roasting vegetables or mix it with balsamic vinegar for a really tasty salad dressing.

Where to find: Heathfield Farmers Market (3rd Sat) Uckfield Farmers Market (1st Sat) Crowborough Farmers Market (4th Sat) East Dean Village Market Every Wednesday 10.00 - 12.30 pm

Barbara

Farm 2 Kitchen Telephone: 01424 843413 Photograph by: Andrew Newson www.andrewnewson.co.uk

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Photograph by: Andrew Newson www.andrewnewson.co.uk

Maynards Pick Your Own Fruit

Telephone: 01580 200394 Website: www.maynardsfruit.co.uk Email: maynofruit@aol.com They say: Run as a “pick your own” farm since 1965, we try to keep it a friendly family concern. We have 50 acres of orchards and summer fruits, which is open daily from 9am to 8pm, or dusk during harvest season. The farm is situated at the heart of the High Weald area of outstanding natural beauty, on the Sussex/Kent border, overlooking Bewl Water.

Where to find: Heathfield Farmers Market (3rd Sat)

Photographs by: Andrew Newson www.andrewnewson.co.uk

Heathfield Farmers Market Fresh Local Produce, Art and Crafts Held on the 3rd Saturday of every month in Co-Op car park from 9am - 12.30pm

To book a stall or other information on Heathfield Farmers Market: Telephone: 01435 862798 Email: heathfieldmarket@btopenworld.com www.heathfield.net

MUSIC.ZONE We bring you more great albums again this month. With all the latest releases (well the ones worth knowing about, anyway), not least, the long awaited offering from Coldplay and as always, a classic album that any real music fan should have in their CD rack.

Coldplay

Donna Summer

Dirty Pretty Things

Seth Lakeman The Subways

Dusty SpringďŹ eld We hope you enjoy these album reviews.

Reviews kindly supplied by 101CD.com

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Coldplay

Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends On Thursday 12th June 2008, Coldplay released their highly anticipated fourth album “Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends” on Parlophone Records.

The album comprises 10 new tracks recorded in London, Barcelona and New York with producers Brian Eno and Markus Dravs.

“Viva La Vida” sees the band emerge from the success of “X&Y”, which has sold 10 million copies since its release in 2005. In the run up to the release of “Viva La Vida”, the band revealed that the album seemed to be shaping up with Hispanic influences, after having recorded in churches and other areas in Latin America and Spain during their tour.

The album comes to life with the brilliant, spine-tingling instrumental opener “Life in Technicolour” and using their newly expanded range of musical influences, singer Chris Martin and his band mates unleash 45 minutes full of emotion-fuelled music. There’s a new sense of adventure in the song writing too, as tracks such as “42” and “Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love” veer

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off in unexpected directions. Even before its official release, the incredibly catchy title track “Viva La Vida” reached number 1 in the UK singles chart, a first for Coldplay who have released a string of hit singles but having never reached the top spot.

On 15th June 2008, “Viva La Vida” topped the UK album chart, having been on sale for only three days. In that time, it sold 302,000 copies – making it “one of the fastest-selling records in UK history” and an obvious statement that Coldplay are still as popular as ever.

A powerful and emotive masterpiece. £8.95 (BUY)

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Donna Summer

Dirty Pretty Things

“Crayons” is the brand new 13 track album from legendary singer/songwriter Donna Summer – her first studio album for 17 years. In a career spanning nearly four decades, Summer has earned five Grammy Awards and been bestowed countless other accolades.

Dirty Pretty Things are a British indie band fronted by Carl Barat, a former member of The Libertines. “Romance at Short Notice” is the follow-up to the bands Gold selling debut “Waterloo to Anywhere”.

Crayons

The album opens with the anthemic “Stamp Your Feet” which roars in with a chant, big drums and handclaps, with an introductory Woah ah oh yeah yeah yeah. The album continues with impressive rhythms and swirling beats with tracks “Fame (The Game)” and “Mr. Music”, leading into Latin-tinged “Drivin’ Down Brazil” and the reggae-induced title track “Crayons”, a sizzling collaboration with Ziggy Marley. The album also contains some slower, mid-tempo numbers such as “Sand On My Feet” and “Be Myself Again”, which showcase Summer’s softer yet highly effective vocals.

Romance at Short Notice

There is an added emphasis on the heartfelt, earnest and often angry lyrics from Barat, whilst the punk-fuelled guitar riffs and gunshot rhythms remain. Brimming with clear confidence and plenty of acoustic energy, the album highlights include “Come Closer”, “Faultlines” and “Truth Begins”.

A superb comeback full of mature, well crafted songs. £8.95 (BUY)

It’s been a fair few years between dances, but Donna Summer is still the ultimate Queen of Disco. £8.95 (BUY)

Reviews kindly supplied by 101CD.com

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Seth Lakeman

The Subways

“Poor Man’s Heaven” is the fourth album from the talented English folk singer, songwriter and musician Seth Lakeman.

It is his first original full-length release for EMI offshoot Relentless, after their reissues of his third outing “Freedom Fields” in 2006 and his rare debut “The Punch Bowl” earlier in 2008.

The Subways are poised for a sensational return this year, with their second album “All or Nothing”. Recorded in Los Angeles, this 12 track album marks a tremendous progression for the band since “Young for Eternity” debut.

Poor Man’s Heaven

This new release represents a progression for his sound – while remaining firmly rooted in folk, it moves from a more acoustic-based feel to a fuller, rockier sound, underpinned as ever by emotive lyrics and story telling, this time with a strong coastal theme. As with much of his music, the theme of the songs deal with darker topics and real-life incidents such as “Haunt You” (described by Seth as ‘probably the darkest material he has ever written’) and “Solomon Browne” (about the Penlee lifeboat disaster in 1981).

“Poor Man’s Heaven” takes Seth Lakeman’s own brand of ‘indie-folk’ to a whole new generation.

£8.95 (BUY)

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Reviews kindly supplied by 101CD.com

All or Nothing

Freshly inspired by bands such as Death Cab For Cutie and Refused, the result is an album that recalls the enthusiasm for their debut, while embarking upon an adventurous sonic progression. Album highlights include the breezy, retro-pop of the title-track, the raw power of live favourite “Shake Shake” and the sun-kissed vocal harmonies of “Alright”.

A strong second album that show plenty of maturity. £7.95 (BUY)

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Dusty Springfield

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Dusty In Memphis

“Dusty In Memphis” is a white soul album by Dusty Springfield, originally released in 1969. Hoping to reinvigorate her career and boost her credibility, Dusty turned to the roots of soul music; she signed with Atlantic Records, home label of one of her soul music idols, Aretha Franklin.

The standout track of this album has to be the ever-popular “Son of a Preacher Man”, along with fan favourites such as “So Much Love”, “I Don’t Wanna Hear It” and “No Easy Way Down”.

The perfect combination of Dusty’s newly found and understated soul voice creates a beautiful relaxed and atmospheric listen. This fantastic deluxe remastered version also features bonus tracks, compiled from rare singles and an unreleased album.

Not only is this Dusty’s finest work, it is unanimously acknowledged as one of the greatest soul albums ever.

Your collection isn’t complete without “Dusty In Memphis”. Z

£3.95 (BUY)

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BBQ Sizzlers...

REALITY-FOOD.ZONE

Photographs by: Andrew Newson www.andrewnewson.co.uk

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MEAT Choosing meat for your BBQ. You could go to your supermarket or you could go for something a little more special and head to your local farmers market. You’ll find the markets on the following days: Uckfield Farmers Market (1st Sat) Haillsham Farmers Market (2 Sat) Heathfield Farmers Market (3rd Sat) Crowborough Farmers Market (4th Sat) The above: 9.00am - 12.30 pm East Dean Village Market Every Wednesday 10.00 - 12.30 pm Hastings Farmers Market Every 2nd and 4th Thursday Robertson Street, Hastings 10.00 - 2.00 pm

We chose Cumberland Sausages, Lamb & Mint Burgers and Lamb & Mint Sausages from Sussex Farm Sausages who you will find at most of the above markets.

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Honey & Sesame Seed Tuna Kebabs This is so easy, it will take you about 5-10 minutes to prepare these tasty home made kebabs.

1) Put the wooden skewers in some cold water.

2) Roughly chop up the garlic, half an onion, sesame seeds and the red chili (remove the seeds if you’re not that brave!)

3) Put the above in a food blender with the honey, white wine vinegar and olive oil, blitz!

4) Chop up all the veg and tuna. Not too small.

5) Poor the marinade mixture in to a sandwich bag, add the sesame seeds, veg and tuna steak. Tie the bag and really work the marinade in to the tuna and veg, then stick it in the fridge for 30 minutes or as long as you can.

6) When you’re ready, slide the tuna and vegetables on to the skewers and you’re done!

I tend to start with veg that needs less cooking, as they be nearer the edge of the grill and may not get as much heat when cooking

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INGREDIENTS (Makes 6) For the kebabs: 2 large sized tuna steaks 9 closed cup mushrooms 1 large green pepper 12 cherry tomatoes 2 small onions Wooden kebab skewers For the marinade: 5 tbsp honey 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 red chili 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 cloves garlic The great thing about kebabs, is that you can make it up as you go along. If you don’t like tuna and feel extravagant, try monkfish or perhaps steak.

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Roasted Balsamic Spuds 1) Put the potatoes and onion in a baking tray.

2) Drizzle with balsamic vinegar (don’t skimp!) and olive oil and then season with salt and pepper.

3) Roast at 200ËšC for approximately 45 minutes.

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INGREDIENTS 1 bag of new potatoes 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion (sliced) Just as delicious cold as hot!

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Lemon & Mint Rice Salad A little bit of prep time with this one, but you won’t be disappointed - this is a dish that once you make once, your friends will be asking you to bring to parties!

1) Thinly slice the pepper, sugar snap peas, mangetout and mix with the rice, nuts and herbs.

2) Add the juice of 1 lemon and the flesh (diced) of the other.

3) Add the soy sauce, raspberry vinegar and a tsp of sugar, mix in well, garnish with mint leaves and serve!

INGREDIENTS 200g cooked rice 1/2 red pepper 50g of sugar snap peas 50g of mangetout 100g of cashew nuts 2 lemons 2 tbsp of soy sauce 1 tbsp of raspberry vinegar 1 tsp of sugar 1 handful of chopped basil leaves 1 handful of chopped mint leaves Any leftovers can be used for yours or the kids lunch next day, just had some chopped ham or chopped leftover BBQ meat for a more filling main dish.

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Summer Wines With Charles Mears-Lamb

66 Grosvenor Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 2AS 01892 511 114 140 High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex 01825 760680

*If you haven’t already signed up to Zone, you can do so via the home page www.zone-magazine.com and be in with a chance of WINNING ALL 4 RECOMMENDED WINES - and it’s FREE! *Terms & Conditions apply - please see page 72.

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WINE.ZONE Featured Wine

KWV, Chenin Blanc

12.5% Vol South Africa. £5.99 to £6.99

The Chenin grape is a good split between Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. It has the fruit of the Chardonnay but it’s much more on the tropical side, pineapple and mango, but the dry taste of the Sauvignon Blanc, making this an ideal for BBQ. KWV has long perfected this grape and is almost a textbook example, light, fruity and refreshing - but most of all not too heavy for those summer days.

Available at: As a branded wine almost everywhere, but only some Restaurants/Pubs

10.5% Vol California. £4.99 to £5.99 Unlike a lot of other medium rose of this type, Mulberry Hill is made to taste NOT to market.

With ripe strawberry and watermelon flavors and a smooth balance and very little acidity.

Such a perfect wine for all those tomato salads and will cut through the meat of the sausages.

It’s also not going to knock you for 6 after a few glasses in the sun.

Whoever said that alcohol content determined a quality wine should be shot (in my opinion).

Let’s face it, would you drink meths??

Traiano, Valpolicella Classico 12% Vol Italy. £4.49 to £5.49

If you haven’t tried it yet, you should. A good fruity wine, hints of forest berry and slight nutty taste. It’s a medium bodied wine and can be drunk almost as soon as opening. Its flavors will compliment the red meats on the BBQ, but also fits in perfectly as a social wine.

Available at: Restaurants/Pubs and Independent Retailers

Mulberry Hill, Zinfandel Rose

Available at: Hotels Restaurants/Pubs and Independent Retailers

Summer Fun Bucks Fizz

4% Vol Yes people do normally drink this as a toast at weddings, but think of its origins. Garden party’s in France drunk by the Nobility. It not only is light and refreshing but as long as you DON’T guzzle it - a small glass or two with food and you could probably still drive. Alternately make your own but BEWARE its alcohol content if you’re driving. Z

10% OFF OFFER Noble Wines believe that not only should you be able to buy a good quality wine but believe in passing on bulk discount to you, so when you buy 6 bottles of wine as standard they offer you a 10% discount. But, for a limited time, they are offering Zone readers 10% discount when buying just one bottle Of course if you want more than one, don’t let us stop you!

Offer available until 31st July 2008. Please quote: Noble Zone 2

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A Smart Culture

By Jenny Hart

Photograph by Andrew Newson www.andrewnewson.co.uk

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mart cars, they’re definitely a ‘love ‘em or hate ‘em’ kind of car, I myself have owned Smarts for over 6 years, starting off with the ever popular and instantly recognisable ‘For2’ and more recently the ‘Smart Roadster’ (sadly no longer in production) for me the cars not only offer a fun driving experience but there is also a huge community of Smart owners and enthusiasts who regularly chat in dedicated online forums and meet up in various parts of the country to discuss all things Smart related or to just meet some new people with similar interests.

Saturday the 21st June was the date for the 2008 Smart extravaganza ‘Destination Brooklands’ at Brooklands Mercedes World in Surrey. This event replaced the Smart London to Brighton which unfortunately became too expensive for the organisers so, with the co-operation of Mercedes Benz (the manufacturers of Smarts) the annual event was relocated.

The day started with many regional clubs meeting in prearranged places for a little breakfast or just a chance to catch up with old friends. The Smart Centres nationwide were involved this year and laid

on bacon butties for the early risers. I myself met up with the East Kent Smarties and the Essex Smarties at the Clacketts lane services in Kent.

We then travelled in convoy up the M25 together attracting many confused faces, smiles and waves along the way.

Once at Brooklands all the cars parked up alongside the racetrack, rumour has it that there were around 1100 cars this year!

Once inside Brooklands there were many events to keep visitors amused such as a Smart egg and

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Photograph by Jenny Hart

Photograph by Jenny Hart

spoon race where a For2 was rigged up with a big metal ‘spoon’ on the front and the contestants had to manoeuvre the car around while balancing a tennis ball on the spoon in the quickest time, a ‘Pimp that Smart’ exhibition where a standard car was given a total transformation over the course of the day including a whole new interior, new wheels and different coloured panels and a ‘Ping the Ring’ challenge where contestants had to drive a For2 up to a basketball hoop, shoot 3 baskets and reverse back to the beginning in the shortest time.

There were also competitions for Most Modded and Best Dressed (cleanest) cars with champagne and a commemorative plaque for the winners and a ‘how many people can you fit in a Smart’ competition, I believe the world record is 13, the nearest on this day was 11.

There was plenty for the kids too with fairground rides and crazy golf, special guests included a couple of Crash Test Dummies walking round and even an appearance by The Stig!

Luckily the rain held off but had it not, access to Mercedes World was free. Mercedes World is like a ‘showroom through the years’ with many classic cars on display along with the newer Mercedes range. There is also a dedicated Mercedes Museum, tickets for this were offered at a discount to those attending the Smart event.

Destination Brooklands is a great free event and a fun day out, next years even it already being planned and looks to be even big and better than this years so, if you’re interested coming along or perhaps are thinking about buying a Smart then come on over to www.smartmaniacs.co.uk, www.thesmartclub.co.uk or any other of the dedicated Smart websites (and there are many) for more information. Don’t forget to tell them that Daisy sent you! Z

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Fashion

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For The Little People

Living in this area does mean that if you are shopping for clothes in your local high street you are a bit limited. So what are your options if you want a special outfit for your child’s first birthday party, or a new dress that you know no-one else will be wearing to a wedding you’ve been invited to? You either have to get in your car and travel further a field or shop from the comfort of your arm chair - (or whatever chair you sit in at the computer) – the internet! Over the next few issues we will be bringing you what we think are some of the best on-line shops for clothing for men, women and children.

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Photograph by Andrew Newson www.andrewnewson.co.uk

ONLINE-SHOPPING.ZONE This issue we are looking at babies and children’s wear. There are hundreds of sites out there but we’ve done the ground work and found some that do more than just funny slogans on babygros. So whether you are looking for a special outfit or just something a bit different, here are some of our favourite sites where you can buy delightful kids clothes that won’t break the bank.

Along with the web address there is a short description about the site, the age range available and for some pictures of a couple of our personal favourite items.

Stardust www.stardustkids.co.uk Mainly t-shirts & baby gros with big monotone prints but also a few other items of clothing.

They also do home parties so get your friends round and shop from your living room!

Shown here: • Jolly Rogette t-shirt (left) £12.95 • Swallow Bo-Peep Dress (above) £20 Ages 0 - 10

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Dolly Rockers www.dollyrockers.co.uk Funky clothing with bold prints, more rocker, music stylee.

Shown here: • Stars All In One (above) £17.50 • Headphones t-shirt (left) £17 Ages 0 - 6

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This page: www.dollyrockers.co.uk

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Babywit www.babywit.com All sorts of clothing from beautiful to political to designer to funky to funny! American site, ships to UK, p&p very reasonable. Lovely looking website too.

Shown here: • Kitty Dress (left) $39 • Dove T-shirt (above) $34 Ages 0 - 12

This page: www.babywit.co.uk

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Urban Baby Runway

store.urbanbabyrunway.com Trendy, more casual clothes. Another american site that ships here.

Shown here • Black Cherry Tutu set (right) - $34.99 Ages 0-4

Vertbaudet www.vertbaudet.co.uk More subtle colours and prints than some of the others.

Baby Girl All in one and headscarf shown modelled by Myla opposite - £11 Ages 0-12

Best of the rest...

Cow Says Moo

www.cowsaysmoo.co.uk Quirky body suits and baby gros. Also a few tops & bottoms Ages 0 - 4

You’re Such A Baby

www.youresuchababy.com Muted colours and designs - understated but still different and individual. American site, ships to UK Ages 0 - 4

Monkey McCoy

www.monkeymccoy.co.uk Lots of quirky t-shirts and other cool clothes including some beautiful dresses Ages 0 - 7

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This page: store.urbanbabyrunway.com . www.verbaudet.co.uk www.cowsaysmoo.co.uk . www.monkeymccoy.co.uk

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Strawberries A

h July! Synonymous with Wimbledon, rain and strawberries. How we love them; the strawberries I mean. Such a versatile fruit too. Serve them with cream; sugar and cream; in the middle of a Victoria sponge; in a roulade; turn them into jam or just eat them straight from the plant. Delicious whichever way you choose, and there are many other ways.

There is also much versatility in the ways in which they can be grown. The conventional way being in a strawberry bed. Plant them in rows in the ground in late July to early September in well prepared soil in an open, sunny site.

If you don’t have space for a bed , then how about a strawberry barrel? These take up far less room but can be a bit tricky to water. It is essential to make sure that the water goes all the way down the barrel and a good way to do this is to push a length of plastic drainpipe, drilled with holes, down the centre of the barrel. This ensures that all the plants get water and not just the ones at the top.

Strawberries can also be grown in greenhouses and you should get crops several weeks earlier than those grown outdoors.

varieties are Elsanta, Cambridge Favourite and Royal Sovereign. There are various other varieties still around, including Alpine strawberries which are tiny but just as delicious. Good plants for hanging baskets, in fact, as the plants are smaller too.

And so to Wimbledon (don’t mention the rain.)

Strawberries are as much a part of this event as is the thing that we are not mentioning. Here’s a few facts which you may or may not know.

The berries are picked in Kent every day and arrive at Wimbledon at 5.30 in the morning.

A punnet containing at least 10 strawberries with cream will cost £2.25 This year has seen the first price rise since 2003.

More than 2000kgs are eaten each day accompanied by 7000kgs of cream , over the fortnight.

When laid end-to-end the berries would stretch almost 37 miles.

And finally. You may not know that a prominent figure in Napoleon’s court, a certain Madame Tallien, is rumoured to have bathed in strawberry juice. She used 22lbs of them per bath. I just hope that there were enough left over for her tea!

Still no room? Try putting a few plants in a hanging basket. They’ll soon fill it with foliage, fruit and flowers and will be out of reach of any passing slugs and snails who like them almost as much as we do!

Strawberries originated in North East America and in parts of the Andes. Their Latin name is Fragaria and the most popular

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The Independent Photographers Gallery is proud to present

Two Tides/by Adrian Turner An exhibition of seascapes

Adrian Turner is a photographer living and working on the south coast of Sussex and the north coast of Normandy. His fascination with the sea extends back to his childhood and establishing roots in Normandy three years ago, began to consolidate this interest into a tangible project.

Living on both sides of the same sea offers dual perspectives.This project looks at the sea from both coasts, its seasons, temperaments, colours, textures and forms. A percentage of sales will be going to the Yala Fund. (see details below)

Two Tides/Adrian Turner Dates 20th June -11th July 11am - 4pm Tuesday - Saturday

Admission Free A percentage of Sales goes to the Yala Fund 01424 775650 www.ipgbattle.com 3 Old Brewery Yard, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AF

Yala Fund Give a man a ďŹ sh and you feed him for a day.

Teach a man to ďŹ sh and you feed him for life.

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Yala Fund was created in 2005 by Jon Ashworth, a former business journalist with The Times, to provide hands-on help for Tsunami families in Sri Lanka. It takes its name from Yala National Park in south-eastern Sri Lanka where much of the work is focused.

Yala Fund operates with a minimum of red tape, getting help to those who need it without delay and encouraging local communities to lift themselves up by giving them the tools they need. The work has evolved into helping poor people and schools in this impoverished area of Sri Lanka.

For more information see: www.suzytoyala.com

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The Independent Photographers Gallery is proud to present

Arena Portfolios

from 19th July to 30th August.

Gallery open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 4pm. or by appointment.

Arena Photographers are an independent group, based mainly in the South of England, whose work stands for excellence in photography. Amongst its members are many well known names, working in many different genres, all united by a passion for the image.

Arena members teach, exhibit, lecture and write about photography, but most of all love making pictures. The work in the exhibition includes images by, Carol Hicks, Caroline Hyman, Paul Foley, Tim Rudman, Tony Worobiec, John Chamberlin, Graham Dew, Colin Summers, Roy King, Dave Mason and Trevor Crone, and covers many aspects of the photographic image.

Arena Portfolios Arena was founded in 1986 whose aim was to promote the highest standards of photography, to show and discuss new work and new photographers, to invite speakers who excel in their photographic and expert ďŹ elds and to promote constructive debate.

Membership of Arena is by invitation only and at present consists of about 25 members. Several are known for the technical courses they run, leading photographic workshops or for their photographic books.

This exhibition from 11 of its current members shows the diversity of artistic vision within the group. see: www.arenaphotographers.com for a full view of their work.

A catalogue of their work will be on sale Entitled Arena Portfolios for ÂŁ10

The Independent Photographers Gallery www.ipgbattle.com 3 Old Brewery Yard, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0AF

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WINThisall the featured wines from pages 62-63 is only available to new readers, individuals who have not yet signed up.

You must sign up between Tuesday 1st July and Thursday 31st July 2008.

The winner will be announced to all entrants early in August 2008.

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ZONE MODEL How To Enter 1) *Post us two recent photographs of yourself.

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3) Post these along with a cheque for £2.50 to: Zone Magazine 85 Tollwood Park Crowborough East Sussex TN6 2XR Please make cheques payable to Mr A Newson. * You can email your images if you prefer.

Please send to info@zone-magazine.com You will still need to post a cheque for £2.50 and don’t forget to either post or write in your email, your 100 words on why you should win.

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The photographs must be recent (within the last 3 months), previously unpublished and must not be enhanced or altered in any way. Obscene or inappropriate photographs will not be accepted and Zone Magazine reserves the right to reject any photographs for any reason.

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The ultimate winner will be notified by Friday 1st August.

COMPETITION

7. The prize for the winner is a £50 shopping voucher and a photoshoot with Zone Magazine. The prize is conditional on the winner being available for a photo shoot on Sunday 10th August. All other costs and expenses (including travel and accommodation) associated with the prize shall be the responsibility of the winner. Zone Magazine will retain copyright in all photographs taken during the shoot, however the winner may use the photographs with Zone Magazine’s consent. For the avoidance of doubt, this prize does not provide any guarantee of any further modelling work.

8. By entering, all entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions and any associated entry requirements. Any breach of these terms and conditions by an entrant will void their entry. Misrepresentative or fraudulent entries will invalidate an entry. Zone Magazine reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions. Any amendments will be published here.

9. Zone Magazine will not be liable for any failure of receipt of entries.

Zone Magazine takes no responsibility for any entries which are lost, delayed, illegible, corrupted, damaged, incomplete or otherwise invalid.

10. Entries will not be acknowledged or returned. Entrants will retain copyright in their submitted entries, however by entering all entrants licence Zone Magazine a worldwide royalty free perpetual licence to publish and use each entry in all media (including print and online) for publicity and news purposes.

11. Prizes are non-negotiable, non-transferable and non-refundable.

No cash alternative is available.

12. By entering, winners agree to their names and general locations being used for publicity purposes by Zone Magazine in any and all media.

13. Entrants may be required to submit valid identification and proof of age at any stage of the competition and/or before receiving their prize.

14. Zone Magazine will not be liable for technical, hardware, or software failures of any kind or lost or unavailable network connections which may limit or prohibit an eligible entrant’s ability to participate in the competition.

Other than death or personal injury arising from the acts or omissions of Zone Magazine or its employees, Zone Magazine will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out the winners’ enjoyment of the prize.

15. The Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

16. Zone Magazine reserve the right at any time to cancel, modify or supersede the competition (including altering prizes) if, in our sole discretion, a competition is not capable of being conducted as specified.

Zone Magazine reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal value in the event that circumstances beyond its control make this unavoidable.

17. For a list of winners, please send a stamped envelope to Zone Magazine, stating for which competition you would like winners’ details.

18. Promoter: Zone Magazine

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COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS COMPETITION TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. Zone Magazine reserves the right to cancel or amend the Competition at any time without prior notice. Any changes will be posted either within the Competition or here.

2. In the event of any dispute regarding the Rules results and all other matters relating to a Competition, the decision of Zone Magazine shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

3. To qualify to enter the Competition you must be resident in the United Kingdom.

4. Employees of Zone Magazine or any company involved in the Competition or any advertising agency or web company connected with Zone Magazine or any such person’s subsidiary or associated companies, agents or members of their families or households, are not eligible to enter the Competition. Zone Magazine reserves the right to verify the eligibility of all entrants.

5. By entering the Competition, you hereby warrant that all information submitted by you is true, current and complete.

6. Entrants must provide a valid contact information as all winners must be confirmed.

7. Zone Magazine reserves the right to disqualify any entrant if it has reasonable grounds to believe the entrant has breached any of these terms and conditions.

11. Unless specified there is no purchase requirement to enter a Competition and there is no charge to register for use of the Zone Magazine website.

12. Proof of posting cannot be accepted as proof of delivery. Zone Magazine cannot accept responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft, destruction, alteration of, or unauthorized access to entries, or entries lost or delayed whether or not arising during operation or transmission as a result of server functions, virus, bugs or other causes outside its control.

Prizes 13. Prize winners will be chosen at random from all qualifying entries within 28 days of the closing date. In all matters, the decision of the judge(s) and Zone Magazine shall be final and no correspondence or discussion shall be entered into.

14. Prize winners will be notified in on the closing date. Return of any prize notification as undeliverable or failure to reply or speak to winners to confirm within the time stated therein may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. If more than one prize is awarded only one prize per entrant will be awarded.

15. Claims for prizes must be made in the manner and within the time specified.

Failure to claim a prize within this time or in the manner specified may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner.

16. Prizes are non-transferable and there is no cash alternative.

8. In the event that any entrant is disqualified from the Competition, Zone Magazine in its sole discretion may decide whether a replacement contestant should be selected. In this event, any further entrant will be selected on the same criteria as the original entrant and will be subject to these Rules.

Competition Entries 9. Only one entry per person per Competition is allowed.

10. Competition entries must be made in the manner and by the closing date specified on the Competition Notice. Failure to do so will disqualify the entry.

17. All taxes, insurances, transfers, spending money and other expenses (including meals or personal expenses upgrades etc.) as the case may be, unless specifically stated, are the sole responsibility of the prize winner.

18. For a list of winners, please send a stamped envelope to Zone Magazine, stating for which competition you would like winners’ details.

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