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ABSOLUTE BRIGHTON . ISSUE 63 . APRIL 2010
ISSUE 63 . APRIL 2010
LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
DAVID COULTHARD LOOKS AT THIS YEAR’S
GRAND PRIX SEASON
www.absolutebrighton.tv
CHOCTASTIC
A PICK OF THE BEST EASTER EGGS
LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED
THE CARIBBEAN ISLAND OF ST LUCIA
FASHION . PROPERTY . TRAVEL . BEAUTY . EDUCATION . ART . FACES & PLACES
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CONTENTS
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April 2010 . Issue 63
ABSOLUTE FEATURES
10 Moody Blues
Casual chic, with lots of denim!
22 Life in the Fast Lane
Former F1 racing driver David Coulthard on
his role as an F1 TV presenter
26 Some Kind of Superstar
Jamelia talks of her family, charity work
and her hopes for the future
58 Flying into the Future
John Periam reports on a century of flying
at historic Shoreham Airport
ABSOLUTE REGULARS
9 Editor’s Letter
16 Celebrity Get The Look
Get the outrageous but stylish look of
Lady Ga Ga
18 Absolute Celebrity Column
with Austin Mutti-Mewse
19 Absolute Socialite Diary
Peter Jarrette shares a page from his
busy schedule
20 Absolute Faces And Places
50 Henfield
Tim Parker finds fresh air and nature away
from the city rush
54 Absolute Travel
The beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia
56 Absolute Gardening
57 Absolute News With Mo Hunter-Shine
60 Absolute Motoring
The new Audi R8, complete with
a V10 engine
62 Absolute Education
64 Absolute What’s On
70 Absolute Business Section
74 Absolute Distribution Points
ABSOLUTE INTERIORS
28 A Good Night
The best for your bedroom this spring
33 Coffee Break
A selection of coffee tables, there’s a
style to suit your home
ABSOLUTE HEALTH AND BEAUTY
34 Absolute Make-Up Column
Celebrity make-up artist Jeni Dodson gives
top tips for using coral and peach tones
36 The Powder Room
Luxury loose and compressed face powders
for a pre-summer glow
38 Absolute Hair with Mark Woolley
40 Absolute Dental Column
Amalgen fillings - the debate continues
41 Absolute Life Coaching
42 Eat It and Be It
Sheryl Waters gives advice on what to do if
you can’t tolerate certain foods
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ABSOLUTE FOOD AND DRINK
43 Asparagus - a versatile vegetable
44 Absolute Restaurant And Bar Listings
47 A Taste of Greece
Mo Hunter-Shine and Rishma Patel enjoy a
Mediterranean treat at Meze Meze
48 A luxury Easter Egg Collection
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EDITOR’S LETTER
Switchboard: 0845 389 0662
Fax: 0845 389 0663
St Lucia. Page 52
Director / Editor:
Verity Craig
Features / Design:
Maureen Hunter-Shine
Advertising Manager:
Rishma Patel
Sales Executive:
David Hall
April sees the start of many exciting events for the spring and summer months ahead, from race
days to fashion shows (Hove’s Walk In Wardrobe recently held their new season show) to the exciting
Accounts Department:
Shelly Hicks
Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Danny Masters was fortunate to catch up with former F1 driver David Coulthard who is presenting
this year’s season for BBC 1. Having watched the first race this year myself, the commentary by
David and his fellow presenters (Jake Humphrey and Eddie Jordan) certainly leads you to believe
that the 2010 championship is set to be the most exciting ever, with so many champion drivers
Accounts/finance:
Adam Style
competing, including Michael Schumacher who has come out of retirement especially. So is David
now tempted to do the same as his former opponent? Danny finds out. (Page 22)
One of the things I envy when watching the Grand Prix is some of the beautiful hot locations for the
races. From Monaco to Brazil, those drivers don’t have it bad really do they? Mind you, I shouldn’t
Managing Director:
Paul Craig
complain. Tour company Sandals recently took my husband and me to St Lucia on a luxurious
holiday that we won’t forget. As well as being a beautiful Caribbean island in the sun, with golden
beaches and crystal clear seas (are you there yet?), as we discovered, it has some beautiful Sandals
Advertising enquiries:
resorts. If like we did, you may have never considered all-inclusive holidays for couples, then read on
0845 389 0662
about our experience and we may convince you otherwise. We will definitely be going back some day.
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(Page 52)
On another note, I hear that the big news of the town this month is that the West Pier is being turned
in to a five star hotel. How exciting! I wonder who will stay there?
Well, enjoy your April… and look out for those April Fools jokes, you never know who may play one on
you. (The West Pier a five star hotel? I think someone has just played one on you!)
Bye for now!
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Photography Bob Chen
Styling Benjamin Glean
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STYLING by BENJAMIN GLEAN
Make-up ARTIST: Mira Parmar
HAIR STYLIST: Natalie Danielle
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ABSOLUTE CELEBRITY LOOK
Going Ga Ga!
Lady Ga Ga is well-known for her off-the-wall
outfits and make-up. However, as our picture
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Don’t forget the paparazzi shades!
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April Absolute Celeb of the month
Unknown to most people just a month ago, the lovely Amy Williams recently
thrilled us all with her gold medal success at the skeleton event in the Winter
Olympics. She is the only Brit to gain a medal this time, and is living proof
of what dedication and determination, along with a large helping of courage,
can do. Well done Amy, we are all proud of you. You are our celebrity of the
month!
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Freddie Windsor becomes stylish
ambassador
Forget past press reports of Lord Freddie Windsor looking
dishevelled. The son of Princess Michael of Kent has been
transformed into the epitome of sophistication, taking on the
mantle of Brand Ambassador for the historic Hardy Amies who
showed at the House of Hardy Amies, 14 Savile Row during
London Fashion Week. Flown in especially from his home in
Los Angeles, Freddie Windsor looked splendid in a navy suit,
crisp white shirt with a more demure collar than he usually
favours, worn with a paler than pale grey tie. “I love the clothes,”
said Freddie Windsor. Admiring new House Designer Oliver J.
Benjamin’s creations, including a midnight blue evening suit,
Freddie admitted he’s excited to be wearing the brand. “The
cloth, the cut, the style of the clothes is simply fantastic”.
One hundred and not
out!
At an age when most of us would feel
it’s an achievement just to get up in the
morning, 100-year-old movie star Carla
Laemmle is on set and still working.
Star of several silent films and Dracula
opposite Bela Lugosi, Carla Laemmle the
niece of Universal Studio founder Carl
Laemmle has just completed her role
as Violet, in
award-winning
producer
Tom Tangen’s
PoolTime. “I’ve
been in films
over eighty
years and I’m
still having
a wonderful
time.” She said.
Madge a step closer to
Windsors in Hollywood
You read it on this page first! Now Madonna’s
desire to make a movie on the life of Wallis
Simpson has picked up momentum as she
goes-a-hunting in Hollywood for a leading man to
play Edward VIII,
who became the
Duke of Windsor
after he gave up
the throne for
the woman he
loved. Madonna
has already
persuaded
actress Abbie
Cornish to play
Wallis.
Comedian brandishes casual look at
Oscars
Russell Brand may have been at the Vanity
Fair party but
according to his
fiancé Katy Perry,
saucy Brand
didn’t watch
even a second
of the Oscar
ceremony itself.
“Russell would
never be able to
concentrate,”
laughed Katy,
“He’s too hyper!” Brand who opted for superskinnies and a white shirt undone to the naval
then met the wrath of Joan Collins further
along the red carpet, giving brand a menacing
sideways glance. Joan said, “he obviously has
no intelligence nor respect for the Academy
otherwise he’d have put a suit on that skinny
back.”
Alone and demure
Katie Price cut a lonely figure at Sir Elton John’s
Oscar bash. With new hubby Alex Reid in training
for a ‘cage fight’, Katie
turned up on her
ownsome. “I know loads
of people here, it’s fine.”
said Katie, dressed in
a jewelled royal blue
ballgown. However, one
onlooker observed her
looking rather isolated
and more demure than
usual.
Babs a hit in Wonderland
Barbara Windsor is buzzin’. The Carry-On legend and Eastenders favourite
was on top form at the premiere of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. “Tim
cast me before anyone else for the film and when we met the first thing
he asked me to do was laugh, and so I laughed!” The saucy star who plays
the long suffering mouse atop the Mad hatters tea-table in the film says
she’d like to work with Burton again, “I know he (Tim) likes EastEnders
and was flattered he thought I’d be perfect for the film – I had a ball!” She
added: “Kenny (Kenneth Williams) would be so happy for me, making it big
in a tiny role in Hollywood.” Meanwhile, Johnny Depp who plays the ‘Mad
Hatter’ was so impressed at meeting Prince Charles at the premiere that
he requested for a framed copy of the photo to hang in his home in France.
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ABSOLUTE SOCIALITE DIARY
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PJ, aka Peter Jarrette Brighton’s favourite socialite,
discusses the new meaning of this nebulous title
Dear diary
Verity Craig, Absolute’s editor, and her Absolute colleagues, are constantly
identifying and introducing new faces, places and trends to their equally matched
lifestyle magazine and trend forward readership.
Ms. Craig also understands the changing nature of the intriguing word ‘‘socialite”;
a term that not so long ago brought to mind images of lean, super-coiffed and
bejewelled wives of senators and the world’s leading diplomats, ladies-wholunched that were forever busying themselves on the charity circuit... in recent
years, their even wealthier, leaner, equally coiffed, boyfriend-swapping daughters
have been climbing out of ground hugging, super cars (often minus their smalls!)
and stepping onto premiere red carpets to claim that beguiling tag - socialite,
and nebulous role as their own, for all the world’s press to see.
Now, a socialite need not be a headline-grabbing giddy gargantuan, a limelight
heat seeker or a designer-label-clad-libido-torpedo. ‘Females Only’ is also no
longer a criterion to shine as a party potentate, nor extreme monetary wealth.
Trust me. Although rumours continue to abound about me, PJ, being Brighton’s
secret millionaire, they are only that... rumours. Albeit fabulous ones! Today’s
glitterati can be deemed ‘socialite’ through a dedicated enjoyment of mixing with
and meeting people from all walks of life, and keeping abreast of topical events
and yes, fanciful trends if so required. The only things that still remain, is the de
rigueur ability to arrive curb-side with some degree of charm and attitude! The
wearing of undergarments is up to the individual of course.
Absolute Magazine, and its home town Brighton, continues to enjoy its own
crop of socialites from the first class long haul names such as gentleman’s
designer great Gresham Blake, author Peter James, Zoe Ball, Caraline Brown, the
property power couple Glenn and Barbara Mishon to the business class, midrange models like myself. And now there’s the new additions on the circuit such
as the popular Leonora Metzger, whose black book is filled with profilers from
music producers The Freemasons to Diana Frangi to The Countess of Brighton
and Hackney.
‘Leo’ is the music loving daughter of the upbeat dance DJ Chico and an almost
constant attendee at some of the more exclusive nights I’ve recently been
to. We’ve both been carousing at our regular Brighton and Hove ‘west side’
hangouts that are far from the weekend madding crowds that choke the city
centre e.g. the funky MBar with its BBQs and outdoor patio where the charming
‘Daniel’ holds court. Talking of which, I’m thrilled to say he and his partner April
are expecting their first child any second now.
Over the last few months we socialites all made the private and public party
rounds celebrating Valentine’s and Chinese New Year, falling as they do on the
same day, at Pearl Chinese Bar for the ‘Loving The Metal Tiger’ night. Again, at
Pearl was the Upfrontdance.com for radio DJ Karl Smooth’s birthday, with one
of my favourite bands, Sweet Sweet Lies, and London outfit Panning For Gold
completed several live gigs throughout the city.
Now, Vicky Allen and Maryam Salehi at The Usual Suspects Hair Salons have
teamed with powerhouse PR and events mistress Debs Lewis to bring us a
spectacular evening of fashion, hair and make-up visuals at MyHotel for an Alice
in Wonderland stun-a-rama followed by an after party on behalf of Macmillan
Cancer Charity. Look out in Absolute Brighton for more details!
Now, where did I leave those secret millions of mine?
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ABSOLUTE PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
Introducing The Rare Brand Market
The Rare Brand Market was founded in 2008 by local Sussex girl Emma
Schwarz. The business idea was born from wanting easier access to innovative,
independent retailers who source and design fabulous products that are rare,
stylish and great value for money.
pic of Emma
The Rare Brand Market bridges the gap between large London fairs and small
regional craft fairs and aims to bring together like-minded brands and consumers
from all over the UK for some sought after retail therapy.
But there is one BIG rule, the brands have to be RARE .
The events are always held in stunning and unique venues,
such as Pallant House Art Gallery in Chichester, adding to the
atmosphere and making it more than just a shopping market.
It becomes a whole day out with other experiences from
workshops, fashion shows, lectures and delicious food.
With an exciting calendar planned for 2010, including a special
fashion event at Goodwood Racecourse, Emma and her team
have a busy few months ahead.
Find out more at www.therarebrandmarket.co.uk
FACES & PLACES
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Graham Bull of Callaways Estate Agents, Heather
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New Homes, Lyn King of Rix and Kay and Robin
Wilson of Wilson Sandford
As part of its exciting expansion plans, Rix
and Kay Solicitors LLP, one of the leading
Richard Stapleton of Stiles Harold Williams
with Eric Boon of HSBC
law practices in Sussex, has opened for
business in Frederick Place, Brighton.
To celebrate the opening, the firm invited
Rix and Kay Managing Partner
Bruce Hayter with the Brighton team,
Carl Bate, Miranda Martin and Mark James
clients and partners to a lavish reception at
the Brighton Museum recently.
Sarah Maguire of Lucas Fettes,
Duncan Orr of Swindells and Gentry
and Jessica Partridge of Rix and Kay
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Pictures Graham Franks
Alan Zeal of Rix and Kay
with Joanna Allen of
Savvy and Victor
Alison Jones of
Spofforths with Michelle
Hearne of Rix and Kay
Andrew Wilkinson of ExTech with Lisa Jones and
Michelle Hearne of
Rix and Kay
Rix and Kay’s Frances Pierce with
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Jenny Parr of
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David Pegler of Brewin Dolphin with
Edward Walter of Rix and Kay
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ABSOLUTE INTERVIEW
Life in The Fast Lane
David Coulthard in the Red Bull car
at the Canadian Grand Prix
As the Formula 1 season begins, probably it’s most exciting season ever,
Danny Masters meets up with retired Formula 1 driver David Coulthard
who is presenting this year's event
How did you first get into motor
racing?
My father, Duncan, raced for Scotland and he
was instrumental in encouraging me to take
it up. The first time I got into a go-kart I was
useless but I kept on going and I rose up the
ranks. My mother, June, and my father supported
me and put a lot of money into my career. You
can’t do it otherwise.
As a F1 driver, how did you handle
the enormous risks involved?
You have to be pragmatic about things. I was
always aware that I was taking my life in my
hands and the fact that every day, whether it be
a test day or qualifying session or a race, could
be the last day of my life. I looked at my life
with that in mind. If something had happened,
everything was in place so that it would be as
painless as possible for my loved ones to deal
with.
Ten years ago you survived a
near-fatal crash in a private jet in
France, how did that affect you?
It did change the way I looked at life. There
were two pilots sitting feet away from me and
my girlfriend, and they both died. We just about
got out. Before that moment, I hadn’t thought
of getting married, but afterwards I thought it
was something I should do, so I proposed to my
then girlfriend, Heidi. Unfortuntely it didn’t work
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out because I went a bit wild and went over the
top partying... but it did make me look at things
differently.
Getting back to this season’s racing,
how do you think returning F1 legend
Michael Schumacher will perform?
I think he’s well prepared for the year ahead.
And he’s a class act so he’ll perform to the
maximum of that car’s ability. But if it’s not a
winning car, no amount of Michael Schumacher’s
talent will make it win.
Did his return make you think about
making a comeback?
Of course there’s a part of me, the racer inside,
that would love to be out there testing and
working with the car and getting stuck into the
new season, but I don’t have that opportunity
because I wasn’t as good as Michael so it never
even crossed my mind.
How do you replace the adrenaline
rush of racing?
It is difficult to beat the adrenaline junkie within;
that doesn’t mean I want to do base jumping or
whatever, because I’m not experienced in that.
To me, that would seem like an uncontrolled
risk. For me, being in a racing car was always
about analysing the risk and pushing the car
to its physical limit, working with engineers
and mentally pushing myself every day. It’s a
wonderful feeling.
What was your favourite circuit?
Spa and Monaco were my favourite. Watching
at Monaco is also unbeatable because you’re so
close to the action.
How did you find the switch to
working on the TV side of things?
It took a little while to understand how the
whole process works, but it’s enormous fun. It’s
the next best thing to racing because you still
feel part of the event. And I still get to socialise
with the drivers because I see them regularly so
I still mix in the same circles.
Because they are driving the same
car this season, are we finally going
to find out who the better driver is
– Jenson Button or Lewis Hamilton?
Two cars are never identical, but it’s the best
opportunity you are ever going to get to
compare two drivers. I take my hat off to Jenson
for putting his balls on the line and putting
himself up against one of the sports top drivers!
So who will come out on top?
This year I wouldn’t be surprised if Lewis just
has the run because of his experience with
the team. We have to give Jenson half a season
before passing comment on his performance,
and if at that point he’s matching or in front of
Lewis, then that is an amazing effort.
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ABSOLUTE INTERVIEW
“I would have stood a better chance of
winning the championship had I not been at
my peak when Michael Schumacher
was around!”
Is it frustrating to have never won the world championship
yourself?
I would have stood a better chance of winning the championship had I
not been at my peak when Michael Schumacher was around! Competing
against the most successful driver in the history of our sport was pretty
tough. So the best I could do was finish second to him. And finishing
second meant finishing in front of Mika Hakkinen who was a double world
champion!
How did you used to prepare yourself during the build-up to a
Grand Prix?
For the four days before, any alcohol was banned. So were fatty foods,
because they make you lethargic. Your eating, drinking and sleeping
patterns have to be geared towards getting your mind and body in
the zone for that 190-minute session on the Sunday. I’d do two hours’
cardiovascular work each morning, a strength session each evening and my
personal trainer would prepare all my meals and drinks. He would know
exactly how many litres of fluid I’d be taking in each day.
Was it hard keeping your weight down?
It’s very difficult to begin with. For about two years, between the ages of
14 and 16, I was bulimic. It was just a case that, to race a kart, you would
get put on the scales like a jockey and you were never meant to weigh
over nine stone. If I was a pound over, I’d vomit up my dinner.
Have you got a strange neck like most F1 drivers are known
for?
Let me explain something. During a race you have to deal with the sort
of G-force generated by a space launch. Braking in an F1 car feels like
being hit in the back of the head by a sledgehammer! The cockpit slows to
50mph in two seconds; but the head, with the extra weight of a helmet,
keeps going at 200mph! Only the neck can stop it. So if your neck strength
isn’t there, you’d have no chance of surviving a race.
I’ll take that as a yes then. What road cars do you have?
A couple of Smart cars, a couple of Mercedes, an Infiniti FX45 (which I
bought in New York) and a 1971 280SL Pagoda roof that is the same age
as me.
Do you get boy racers trying to burn you off on the roads?
I used to, but I don’t drive a great deal now... instead, I get driven. Besides,
driving on the road is really boring!
I bet you’re a nightmare passenger...
I’m honestly not! I’m the perfect passenger, I never utter a word...
Jake Humphrey, David, and Eddie Jordan
presenting the F1 TV programme
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19/3/10 15:40:12
FACES & PLACES
Love renewed
for Carol
Lizzie and Peter Mantle
Former EastEnders star Carol Harrison and
her banker husband Ian Grant decided to
reaffirm their love for each other as part of
Living Tv’s “Four Weddings” show.
Paula Seabourne-Pearson of Jenerator
PR co-ordinated a Mods and 60s themed
wedding. Carol looked stunning in her
60s –inspired dress, designed and made by
Chrissie Nicholson-Wild of Curve Couture.
She was escorted down the isle by her son
Cutting their cake,
Carol Harrison
and Ian Grant
Alfie, at St Margaret’s church in Rottingdean.
Carol and Ian rode from the church to the
reception on a 60s scooter surrounded by a
circle of Mod riders on their immaculately
restored mopeds.
The reception was held at the Honey Club
in Brighton. The venue had been creatively
transformed to resemble a scene from Austin
Powers, by the very talented Helen Hooper of
Hooper Interiors.
A delicious feast served by Circa Events kept
TV presenter Ortis Deley, Rachel Platman
and actor Tom Yeates
Toni Sully and Katie Moorhead
the guests happy whilst they were spoiled
with lashings of champagne.
A whole host of Carol’s celebrity friends
turned out for the event which lasted well into
the early hours of the following morning.
A fabulous fun, entertaining event.
Photographs Graham Franks
TV presenter Anthony Papas
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Father Martin of St Margaret’s
Rottingdean, who conducted
the service
Nathan Hoad and
Dani Johnson
TV and radio presenter Mike Read
Thespian couple
Chris and Anita Ellison
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FACES & PLACES
Toni Pickles of Get Waisted
Toni Sully, Katie Moorhead
and Jaye Elster
Brighton artist Julie Anne Gilburt with
Interior designer Helen Hooper
David, Manon and Charlie Courtney
Clive Gordon and Paula Pearson
Carol Harrison
and Ian Grant
Anita Ellison and Royal and celebrity hairdresser
Ian Carmicheal
TV presenter Ingrid Dupre
with PK Lewis
Kristian Meadows with
Karron Eubank
Fiona Graves of
Midnight Communications
Edward Chase and actor
Tom Yeates
Audrey Devlin
From The Bill, Mark Wingett
and Chris Ellison
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23/3/10 12:36:07
ABSOLUTE INTERVIEW
Some kind
of superstar
Pop star Jamelia, who is
Pop star Jamelia, who is currently
currently recording her
recordingalbum,
her fourth album, takes time
fourth
out to talk
to out
Nicola
takes
time
to McGeorge
talk to about
Nicola
McGeorge
about
her
daughters,
charity work
and her
meeting
daughters, charity work and
Nelson Mandela
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ABSOLUTE
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ABSOLUTE INTERVIEW
“My daughters are my world and every
step I take is for the betterment and good
of them. I want my children to be proud of
their mother. I am especially proud when I
see how polite my daughters are... I think to
myself, I did that.”
J
amelia is, without doubt, one of the UK’s
most successful female recording artists.
The 28 year old singer/songwriter from
Birmingham, has also turned her immense
talents to presenting, modelling and acting.
However, she didn’t always see herself in the
world of showbiz. “I went through dreams
of working in many different careers before
knowing my destiny was in music,” she recalls. “
I wanted to be a teacher, a midwife, a forensic
scientist and a child psychologist! I was offered
a record deal by chance and it was like a secret
dream of mine, so I traded it all for that amazing
opportunity.”
“The first time I knew I had made it was
when I heard my song ‘So High’ on Eastenders.
I remember being so overwhelmed and
screaming out ‘Oh my God that’s my song!’ I
then proceeded to call my Nan, my Aunty’s,
cousins and friends. Even to this day if I hear
my songs on TV, come across an album of mine
in HMV or hear my song on the radio, it feels
amazing.”
Jamelia has already notched up eight UK top
ten hits, four MOBO awards and a Q award.
Her most famous hit ‘Thank you’ was even
nominated for a prestigious Ivor Novello Award.
“I think people related to this track because it
was real and it was evident that it came from a
real place,” she explains talking about her song
which she wrote based upon her experience as
a victim of domestic abuse. “Unfortunately so
many people have had some sort of experience
with domestic violence, and this was one of the
first times the subject had been approached in
such a public way. I’m glad I did the song and in
a weird way, glad that I went through what I did,
because it meant I got to help people, including
myself. It was so great to talk about it and for us
all to find that we are not alone.”
Her biggest inspirations are her two gorgeous
daughters, 8 year old Teja and Tiani aged 3. “ I
owe it ALL to becoming a mother! I know that
had I not, I wouldn’t enjoy the successes I do or
have the inner determination and motivation for
all I do today. My daughters are my world and
every step I take is for the betterment and good
of them. I want my children to be proud of their
mother. I am especially proud when I see how
polite my daughters are...I think to myself, I did
that.”
As a noted style icon, fashion is also a big part
of Jamelia’s life. She describes her look as ‘sexy,
sassy and sensational,’ mixing High Street labels
such as H&M and American Apparel with
designers such as Dolce & Gabbanna, Marios
Schwab and Jimmy Choo. I have spotted her on
many occasions at London Fashion Week, so I
had to ask what are her favourite shows? “Jenny
Packham! I just love her stuff, and she gave me
one of my wedding dresses (yeah I had 2!) Julien
McDonald is also always fabulous! Topshop
- what’s not to Love? Jaeger - gorgeousness
epitomised. I also love participating in Naomi
Campbell’s ‘Fashion For Relief shows.’ It’s great
being a part of such worthy causes, but getting
to see a half-naked Tyson Beckford was a perk
of the job too...ha ha ha!”
Charity work is a big part of what sets Jamelia
aside from the usual pop stars making her an
inspirational figure for the youth of today. In
2007 she appeared in a high profile poster
campaign shot by Mary McCartney for the
animals rights charity PETA, because she
feels that “wearing animal fur is disgusting.”
She appeared naked under the headline ‘Be
comfortable in your own skin and let animals
keep theirs.’
At the end of 2007, she was invited to perform
on stage for Nelson Mandela’s World Aids Day.
She performed the hit singles ‘Something About
You,’ ‘See It In A Boy‘s Eyes’ and ‘Superstar.’ “ It
was an experience I never imagined having, one
so many dream of ” she says. “ I feel extremely
fortunate to have been in his presence and to
have had three opportunities to converse with
such an inspirational individual.”
This year, with the support of her daughters,
she took part in the Brantano’s New For Old
Campaign In Aid Of Tommy’s Baby Charity,
which encourages people to drop off their
old shoes, which will in turn help babies in the
UK and support deprived communities across
Africa.
When Jamelia married her long term partner,
professional footballer Darren Byfield, she was
inevitably featured in the COED Magazine
Online’s list of ‘The 50 Sexiest WAGS Of
World Football;’ a title she does not want to be
associated with now. (Jamelia has since filed for
divorce.)
So what does the rest of 2010 hold for this
ambitious lady? “I’m currently recording my
fourth studio album. I call it ‘kick in the door’
music. I’m actually interested in working with
up-and-coming producers, as I think they are
less likely to be stuck in their ways and will be
willing to take risks creatively. They also hunger
for success!
Later on in the year I also have my first lead in
a movie. Other than that I’m just loving life and
appreciating all of its blessings right now.”
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ABSOLUTE INTERIORS
Classy and traditional
Dream easy
As the most used room in the home, it is important to get the décor in
your bedroom just right. We look at the easiest and most efficient option
to achieve a stylish and comfortable look in a professional way
T
o turn your bedroom in to a sleep sanctuary, first work out a budget and then
picture your ideal bedroom. Make bullet points of this on a board. This is called a
‘storyboard’, and is what interior designers use when creating a new look for a
room. Do you visualise yourself in a bedroom of calming neutral tones or one of bright
sunny vibrant splashes? And would you like a modern or traditional look? It is also useful
to write down a list furniture and fixtures that are important for your bedroom to include
e.g. Do you want mirrors? Do you have a picture that you’d like a special place for in your
bedroom? Tear out clippings from interior magazines of images or textures that you think
will suit your bedroom idea and pin them on your storyboard along with your notes.
Once you have decided upon these decisions, you will have established the base for the
bedroom that is going to be for you, and designed by you. Keep adding ideas to your
storyboard whenever you see or have any; this may even be photos of other places that
have inspired you. But also don’t be afraid to take off any ideas that you feel don’t suit the
board as it progresses.
Once you have a storyboard, it is a good idea to take it with you to any interior or DIY
stores and show them the colours and textures that you have selected; they may even
give you additional ideas or point out items they have that may suit your look.
Once your storyboard is complete and you have purchased all that you need to create
your bedroom, you’ll need to decide whether you are going to employ someone to
do the work for you or whether to be ambitious by doing the work yourself. If you
are employing someone to carry out this work for you, word of mouth is the best
recommendation from people you know that have used them. But if you haven’t
found them this way, make sure they have all the necessary certificates etc (check on
the internet for what they should have). Either way, it is also necessary to view their
workmanship too (either images of their work or by visiting a location).
So now you have your vision and plan, the work can start… you’re on your way to having
a ‘dream’ bedroom… Zzzz.
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Vital and modern
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ABSOLUTE INTERIORS
Spring is in the air...
S
pring is here and what better time to refresh your bedroom and
transform it into the blissful, stylish retreat which you deserve. Indulge
in a big comfortable bed with a wonderful mattress and divan, beautiful
bedroom furniture, and sumptuous linens … and make your bedroom the
best room in the house – after all it’s where you spend the most time!
For sheer inspiration, take a walk around the Handcross showroom where
you’ll find everything from romantic brass to classic wood models and
handsome designs in forged and cast iron. Several of their timeless wooden
beds have been given a clever contemporary twist with a stylish hand painted
finish in the full range of Farrow & Ball colours. Many designs are also available
in a lavish silver leaf finish or upholstered in silk damask, leather or a wide
choice of fabrics... all bringing an elegant look to both modern and traditional
interiors.
Romantics will fall head over heels in love with And So To Bed’s Georgian
Four Poster (pictured right) in its new silver leaf finish... hand applied, the
silver gives a glamorous finish, highlighting the delicate hand-carving including
the canopy decorated with Prince of Wales feathers. It’s a new look for
this bedroom classic which is also available in traditional mahogany and in a
range of hand painted finishes. And So To Bed’s collection of complementary
Georgian furniture is available in all finishes including the new silver leaf.
And So To Bed’s Sage (pictured above) is a classic 1920’s bed in brass. The
simple lines, characteristic of the period makes it suitable for mixing with
classic or contemporary styling, perfect for today’s more eclectic interiors.
Shown here in brass with an antiqued finish, the Sage is also available in a
polished nickel finish.
And So To Bed’s dedicated Mattress Studio offers expert advice and an
unrivalled range of high quality mattresses to choose from including And So
To Bed’s own luxury label together with Vi-Spring and Tempur.
Once you’ve decided on your bed and mattress, And So To Bed has all the
furniture needed to complete the look, as well as an extensive range of
luxurious linens, throws and bedspreads, all available to fit a bed of any size.
So whether you want to buy a bed, a mattress, a desk or a bedspread, visit
And So To Bed where experienced staff will help turn your bedroom from
dream into reality.
And So To Bed
16 High Street, Handcross
Tel: 01444 401789
www.andsotobed.co.uk
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FACES & PLACES
Walk in Wardrobe
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Proprietor of Walk In Wardrobe, Katherine
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Absolute Editor Verity Craig with her mother and
daughter, Terrina Steel and Niomi Smart
Personal stylist Igor Srzic Cartledge and
Katherine Wilson
showcasing the new season dresses and hats
available in her Hove ladies boutique shop.
Beautiful summer dresses for parties, race
days and weddings for all ages were modelled
on the catwalk, including some by local
designer Peter Twiss.
Pictures Richard Bidwell
Paul and Louise Eaton
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Models Holly, Amalie and Aimee,
all from Blatchington Mill School
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ABSOLUTE INTERIORS
A
bright
future
Image shown Centro Hacienda Black
T
he natural look, appealing curves and moodaltering lighting: not the ingredients of a hot
date, but the biggest new trends to hit the nation’s
favourite room this year.
The recession has consolidated the kitchen’s place
at the heart of our homes for two reasons.
Firstly, we are spending more time eating,
entertaining and socialising indoors in a bid to save
cash while still enjoying the fun things in life.
Another symptom of the current economic climate
is that people are opting to invest in their homes
rather than sell them, with kitchen renovations
proven to add the most resale value.
This is borne out by people increasingly shunning
the dining room in favour of a larger kitchen, with
more than half a million dining rooms due to be
demolished over the next 12 months, according to
research from Halifax Home Insurance.
Add these factors together and it’s easy to see
why homeowners are clamouring for stylish yet
functional kitchens that can provide everything we
demand of them on an affordable budget.
So if you’re planning on updating your kitchen, what
should be on your wish list? It’s all about natural
woods, curved lines and clever storage according
to Bethan Barnfield, marketing manager at County
Kitchens.
“Natural oak units are set to be in high demand
next year. This traditional look has been perennially
popular but wood is making a comeback with a
much more contemporary feel. Savvy customers
are opting for colour stained or painted finishes to
the wood for added depth and interest.
“Shapes and curves are also going to be a style
staple in the kitchen, and the move away from
harsh angular lines will continue. Curved ends on
peninsulas and islands are becoming more and
more popular, as are Mondo units, which allow
access into corner storage spaces via a carousel
system. These are available in concave versions too,
taking the angularity out of the kitchen.
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“There is an appeal in using smoother curves
instead of sharp corners for people looking to bring
smooth, flowing lines into their homes. Most styles
also have their disadvantages, and it is true that you
need to have adequate space to properly show
off curves in your kitchen, however they can be
cleverly built in to less generous areas to create a
real focal point.
“De-cluttering remains a watchword for modern
life and the importance of having a place for
everything people need to hand in a busy kitchen
is set to grow and grow. Maximising the use of hard
to reach corners and the back of cupboards is now
much easier thanks to clever storage solutions such
as ‘magic corners’, Le Mans units, carousels and half
carousels, while deep drawers with food dividers
and tall larders with pull-out drawers are becoming
more and more desirable.
“...people (are) increasingly shunning the
dining room in favour of a larger kitchen,
with more than half a million dining
rooms due to be demolished over the
next 12 months, according to research
from Halifax Home Insurance.”
“Increasingly smart storage means that the typical
busy parent or time-poor young professional can
easily lay their hands on that elusive tin of beans or
spice jar without a ten-minute rummage through a
dark cupboard!
“Ambience also plays a crucial role in the home,
especially for those romantic dinners and intimate
gatherings. One thing sure to set the mood is the
right lighting.
“The best lighting is unobtrusive, so low-voltage
spotlights fitted flushly into the ceiling create a
subtle, ambient effect. People with small kitchens
can make them look much more spacious, with
clever under-cabinet or plinth lighting.
County Kitchens
predicts a colourful
year ahead for the
heart of the home
“Plinth lighting creates a beautiful link between
furniture and the floor, emitting a soft glow and
perfect if you want to show off lovely new flooring.
Meanwhile, accent lighting is increasingly used to
highlight features and to create a mood, for instance
inside a glass cabinet for a dramatic look.
Lighting in a variety of colours is becoming
increasingly popular as people choose colours such
as cool blues, romantic reds and calming greens to
fit their moods.”
Speaking of green, a County Kitchens survey
shows that eco-friendly appliances in kitchens is
a growing priority for homeowners, with one in
four Brits putting energy-saving washing machines,
dishwashers and recycling bins at the top of their
kitchen wish-list ahead of televisions and Americanstyle refrigerators.
Another feature making a big splash with consumers
is the soft-touch drawer opening mechanism. Until
now this has been a request-only feature from
kitchen showrooms, but next year will see this
become an industry standard with all new kitchens
being fitted with the slam-proof gliding drawers.
Bethan concludes:
“2010 is set to be an exciting time for kitchens with
more people looking to make the most of their
current homes and really maximise their appeal.
It’s important that not only does a kitchen have
the impressive ‘wow factor’ aesthetically, but work
from a practical perspective too. The resurgence
of colourful lighting and the latest innovations in
storage solutions mean that there has never been
a better time to make the most important room in
the home work harder for every lifestyle.”
County kitchens
Unit 4, Newtown Road, Hove BN3 7BA
Tel: 01273 234890
Showrooms also in Horsham,
Chichester and Worthing
www.countykitchens.com
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COFFEE BREAK
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1. Noguchi Designer Coffee Table
- Black Base.
The table has a rounded triangle
glass top which then sits on
a base comprising of two
interlocking wooden pieces
£199.00
www.thefurnituremarket.co.uk
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2. Geo-Glass spot side table
A stylish and funky alternative to a
coffee table. 12mm thick glass.
£179.00
Contemporary, traditional,
3. BeConcept coffee table
Black-stained oak, veneer/
brushed steel
£769
www.boconcept.co.uk
or just plain goofy, coffee
tables come in a great variety
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of shapes, sizes, style and
materials, so there is bound
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4. Barcelona
This coffee table has a black glass
base and clear glass top.
Main body constructed from
stainless steel
Sale price £399
www.furniturevillage.co.uk
5. Polar Coffee table
Created in travertine
Sale price £399
www.furniturevillage.co.uk
to be something out there
to suit your taste and pocket.
Here are just a few...
6. French Chateau
Oval coffee tables with glass
top insert
Price: £169.00
7. Venetian Plain Mirrored Z
Shaped Coffee Table
£135
8. Vejmon
Veneered top; durable, stain
resistant and easy to keep clean.
£119
www.ikea.com
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Celebrity make-up artist
Jeni Dodson is our independent
beauty advisor bringing to you
the latest beauty buzz and hot tips
straight from the
red carpet!
ABSOLUTE MAKE-UP
Cheeky
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CHEEKY PEACHES AND COOL CORALS
Spring is in the air, so get ready to refresh your look with the hottest shade being
worn on the red carpet.
This old-fashioned favourite is back on trend, and this season brings to us a beautiful
selection of coral-coloured shades in modern wearable formulas. Coral can be one of
the most uplifting colours a woman can wear, making the skin look sunny, fresh
and radiant.
Blush is one of the most important steps in any make-up routine, and an easy way to
add a boost of colour creating a fresh and healthy flush that instantly enhances the
complexion making you look youthful and rested.
1. Jelly PongPong - Jelly Flush,
in Melon Martini is Kate Moss’s
current favorite cheek stain! It
comes in a juicy, jelly bar and is
infused with intoxicating cocktail
flavours, giving a natural finish with
a long-lasting dewy tinge, making a
healthy glow so easy to achieve.
Priced £18 from www.
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2. Lancome - O My Rose Collection. Pop ‘n Cheeks
in Coral flirt. Sweet and
sexy coral colours, a gentle
and lasting powder blush
easy to blend with a simple
swirl of the brush. Pop on
the apples of your cheeks
and instant radiance will
be yours. Priced £32 from
www.lancome.co.uk
3. Bobbi Brown – Pot
Rouge for lips and cheeks,
in Cape CoraL. This 2-in-1
product can be used as lip
colour or a rouge with its
gorgeous creamy texture,
it’s easy to blend. Blot on
cheeks or lips for a sheer,
stained finish. Priced £16.50 from www.
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Choose from an array of juicy
colours such as coral, melon
and peach. Follow these useful
tips to stay up to date and
remain as fresh as a daisy!
1. Pale peachy corals look great on lighter
skin tones and suit women with silver, grey
and light blonde hair.
2. For women with more olive and
deeper complexions a bronzy coral will
look sexy and still appear fresh.
3. Try a subtle coral with gold undertones
on your eyes to make your eyes ‘pop’ and
this can work well with most eye colours.
4. For a sun kissed glow try dusting a
bronzed coral Shimmer Brick high on
the cheeks and over the eyelids or
use a multiple cream blush gently over
the cheeks and dab a little on the lips
followed with a clear gloss.
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gloss on the lips will complement almost
every skin tone.
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Take just one element of the trend and
incorporate it into your look, by choosing
a gorgeous coral lip colour or perhaps a
dusting of coral shimmer blush to your
cheeks, sometimes a simple light hue of
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4. Nars - The Multiple, in Portofino, is
a shimmery, peach cream make-up stick
that can be used on eyes, lips and cheeks.
Giving the skin a gorgeous illuminatied
sheen and gleam, this pretty peach shade
flatters all skintones and works as a great
alternative to bronzer when you want to
give your face a flattering glow, just like
Nicole Richie who is a huge fan. Priced
£27 from www.narscosmetics.co.uk
5. Christian Dior - Dior Addict Ultra-gloss Reflect,
in Vinyl Coral. A Couture colour with shine that
just won’t quit, this high-fashion gloss comes with an
innovative brush applicator so that colour glides on
precisely and stays put while its ultra-light, non-sticky
formula instantly plumps up
the volume and softens the lips.
Brilliant! Priced £18 from Boots.
6. Lancome - Color Fever
Coral Shine. Inspired by the
exceptional luminosity of
coral island, Coral Explosion
is a collection of 6 colorful
translucent shades from
apricot-pink to coral-peach, with
three ultra-shiny effects: Sparkle,
Satin or Cream.
£17 www.lancome.co.uk
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ABSOLUTE BEAUTY
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A model of softness and comfort, this
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2. Sisley’s Phyto-Poudre Compacte
Presented in an attractive vintage-chic
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3. No7 Perfect Light Pressed Powder
A light diffusing powder for a perfectly
flawless, radiant finish. Price £11.50
4. Estée Lauder Nutritious Collection
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Foundation has a built in SPF 15. This is the
only mineral makeup perfected by Estée
Lauder skincare, and promises to leave skin
feeling energized, radiant and natural.
Price £24.50
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5. Black Opal Loose Powder
The Black Opal range is specially designed
to address the unique needs of women with
colour. This deluxe finishing loose powder
can be used all over the face or on just the
oily areas. Use on its own or with foundation,
Price £6.99 www.pakcosmetics.com
6. Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 15
According to Clinique, this luxury compact
contains a blend of advanced technologies
that help skin look flawlessly beautiful, while
imparting an exceptionally lightweight and
comfortable feel. Dry skins will find it is nondrying while oilier skins will find it reduces
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Price £20.00
7. Maybelline New York Dream Matte Powder
This is Maybelline’s latest product in the
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It glides on easily to reduce shine and cover
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8. Chanel Poudre Douce Soft Pressed
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This is a luminous and correcting pressed
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Get the
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FACTOR
“I recently had my teeth whitened at a clinic in London.
I was expecting to come out with really white teeth, but they are
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of your teeth. The theory behind tooth whitening
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Dr Javad says “Over the years I have used nearly
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When I was out in the States a couple of years ago I
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the results were quite simply amazing, so I decided
that this was the system that I would use in my
practice”
The Enlighten teeth whitening system was developed
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whitening treatments in that it combines with oxygen
to penetrate deep within the tooth structure and
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ABSOLUTE BEAUTY
Fun with a bun
Celebrity steal their style
So awards season has come to an end and we’ve seen a host of A
listers glide down red carpets for events like the BAFTA’s, Oscars and
Brits. I noticed one style was really having a comeback though - the
bun. Worn by dozens of celebs, it was also seen on the catwalks at
Marc Jacobs and Yves Saint Laurent at this year’s Spring/Summer
shows.
The messy, chic oversized bun seen on the red carpet of this year’s
Oscars was fun, sexy and slightly undone- a really modern glamorous
take on a classic style. As you can see though, it can easily be done
badly. Nicole Richie’s bun for example is too severe for her face,
which when coupled with harsh make up really ages her and appears
dated. Contrast this to Miley’s looser, more dishevelled look and they
seem worlds apart.
This look can work well on unwashed hair as it already has the desired
texture. If needed, apply a dry shampoo for more texture then
backcomb sections of hair one inch thick around the front of the face
and around two inches thick at the hairs crown. Spray with hairspray.
Next, split the hair into two ponytails, if you have fine hair add a clip-in
extension for more oomph, back
comb both pieces, place together
and secure to create one large
ponytail. Tong hair loosely for
more texture, twist the hair and coil
to make a bun shape. Tuck the
remaining hair through the middle,
pull and pin into place. Tease
pieces to create the desired level
of messiness.
Finish with more spray and by
‘ruffling’ sections on the bun and
pull small bits of hair from around
the face to create a softer frame.
By Mark Woolley
Mark Woolley is the owner and creative director of
Electric Hairdressing. Mark splits his time between the
Brighton and London salons.
For appointments call 01273 202088
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I have highlighted hair and am sick of the
colour fading so quickly. What tips and tricks
can you give me to prevent this happening so
Essential products to
maintain this look
Denman Tail Comb (£6.13 www.electrichair.com) Use this to backcomb sections
of hair for movement, to section hair and
to pull loose strands out to get the right
messy appearance.
soon?
There are many factors that can contribute to loss of
color in highlights. One of the main factors is sunlight, so
try and use products with SPF as much as possible.
Be careful when washing the hair as this is another
accelerator for colour fade. Use tepid as opposed to hot
water in the shower as hot water swells the hair follicle
allowing colour molecules to escape. Always finish with a
cool rinse as this seals the cuticle, giving great shine and
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Tasai Cream (£15
www.electric-hair.com). If your hair needs
to be washed, use a blow dry lotion like
this to give it hold and texture. Apply to
damp hair prior to styling.
locking in moisture.
When drying the hair, go easy on the heat and always
use a protective spray such as Kerastase Reflection
Chroma Thermique (£17.99 electric-hair.com) which is
heat activated to protect your colour.
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ABSOLUTE DENTAL COLUMN
THE DEBATE
CONTINUES…
Following on from his
discussion about the debate
concerning Amalgam fillings
last month, Dr Farrokh
Sharifzad from Marina
Dentalcare, looks at
the law concerning these
controversial fillings
O
n 28 July 2009 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued
a final regulation classifying dental amalgam and its component parts
– elemental mercury and a powder alloy—used in dental fillings.
The regulation reclassifies the mercury component of dental amalgam from
Class I (low risk) to Class II (moderate risk).
By classifying a device into Class II, the FDA can impose special controls
(in addition to general controls such as good manufacturing practices
that apply to all medical devices regardless of risk) to provide reasonable
assurance of the safety and effectiveness of the device. Specifically, the FDA
recommended product labelling to include:
• A warning against the use of dental amalgam in patients with mercury
allergy
• A warning that dental professionals use adequate ventilation when
handling dental amalgam
• A statement discussing the scientific evidence on the benefits and risk
of dental amalgam, including the risks of inhaled mercury vapour. The
statement will help dentists and patients make informed decisions about
the use of dental amalgam
The U.S. regulator has dropped much of its reassuring language on the
fillings from its website. Instead it now says: ‘Dental amalgams contain
mercury, which may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous systems of
developing children and foetuses.’ It adds that mercury vapour is released
when amalgam fillings are placed or removed. This happens also during the
chewing of food. This vapour can be inhaled and enter the bloodstream
where it may then be taken throughout the body. The amounts absorbed
though are well below safety limits set by the federal government
Some individuals have an allergy or sensitivity to mercury or the other
components of dental amalgam (such as silver, copper, or tin). Dental
amalgam might cause these individuals to develop oral lesions or other
contact reactions. If you are allergic to any of the metals in dental amalgam,
you should not get amalgam fillings. You can discuss other treatment options
with your dentist.
The debate over whether mercury in dental fillings can leak out and cause
a wide range of health problems, from multiple sclerosis and cancer to
Alzheimer’s disease, refuses to die down. Campaigners blame the highly
toxic mercury found in amalgam fillings for a range of ailments. These
include fatigue, depression and heart conditions. Some suggest that this
could be linked to high blood pressure, infertility, and disorders of the
central nervous system.
Patients in Britain have about eight million mercury fillings a year, a million
of which are in children and young adults. Dentists themselves have been
found to have high levels of mercury in their bodies.
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"If you are allergic to any of the metals
in dental amalgam, you should not get
amalgam fillings"
Let’s see what the mother of all dental institutions, American Dental
Associations (ADA), says about amalgam:
Advantages:
1. Strong, durable and stands up to biting force.
2. Can be placed in one visit.
3. Normally the least expensive filling material.
4. Self sealing with minimal to no shrinkage and it
resists leakage (leakage occurs when a filling does
not completely seal, permitting food and bacteria
to “leak in” and promote new decay behind or beneath the filling).
5. Resistance to further decay is high.
6. Frequency of repair and replacement is low.
7. Amalgam is the only material that can be used in a wet environment,
especially important when treating small children or special needs patients.
Disadvantages:
1. While agencies like the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and
the World Health Organisation (WHO) have not found evidence of harm
from dental amalgam, there are some individuals and groups who have
raised concerns about the very low levels of mercury vapour released by
amalgam.
2. Amalgam scrap (waste left over after repairing a cavity) contains mercury
and requires special handling to protect the environment.
3. Amalgam can darken over time as it corrodes. This does not affect the
function of the filling, but many people find it less attractive than tooth
coloured materials.
4. Placement of amalgam requires removal of some healthy tooth.
5. In rare cases, a localised, allergic reaction such as inflammation or rash
may occur.
Let’s look at this a bit closer. It seems that there are two more advantages
than disadvantages for amalgam, so it seems to be a winner, but actually in
the “advantage” section numbers 1,5,6 and also 4,5 are literally the same,
are they not Mr ADA?
About advantage number 2, I must say that not only composite (white)
fillings but also ceramic restorations like inlays and crowns ( CEREC
System) can be placed in one visit.
All other issues are not a problem for modern dentistry. The only real
advantage is the low cost, but take a look at “disadvantage” No. 4! How clever
is it to lose some healthy tooth tissue in order to get a filling!? I rest my case.
In Marina Dentalcare you can have your composite (white) fillings and full
ceramic inlays and crowns (CEREC System) done in one visit in an amalgam
free environment.
For more information, contact Dr Farrokh Sharifzad on
01273 628899 or visit www.marinadentalcare.co.uk for a
complementary consultation.
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ABSOLUTE LIFE COACHING
Dream it….
and do it
The Voice of Reason by
Terrina Clifton-Moore
and Georgina Paget
Absolute Brighton Coaching
L
ately, a number of responses to this column have asked us to
explain just exactly what is life coaching? Is it just another type
of counselling?
Coaching has in fact been around for decades. Think of any
favourite sportsperson, and more than likely they will have a coach.
More recently coaches have been found working in business and
academia, enhancing and improving personal performance in all
areas of work and leisure. In some business arenas coaching has
been seen as “touchy-feely” or as “nonsense” where success is
measured by an individual’s achievement, and not by set targets or
objectives. Turn to the world of sport, it is far from touchy-feely; the
coach is seen as an integral aspect of achieving improvements in
personal performance.
Coaching is concerned with your present and taking your life to a
higher level in the future. Personal coaching is for everyone. Whether
you wish to climb the ladder at work, downsize, or change your role
in life, coaching can help. After all, as most of our future lies ahead
of us it seems reasonable to have high expectations, not settling for
less or selling ourselves short.
Sometimes a quiet period of reflection allows amazing ideas and
decisions to emerge. Personal coaching can help this process with
careful yet gentle questions; clarity so that vision can be achieved.
Check your life…
1. Are you happy?
2. Are you where you want to be?
3. What do you want?
4. Where do you want to see yourself in five years time?
5. What would happen if you changed?
6. Do you want to change anything?
Strategy for improving performance
Think carefully about a time when you performed an activity with
ease, with confidence, effortlessly and feeling relaxed (It can be
anything!)
How did it feel? What could you see? What could you hear? What
could you smell? Imagine yourself in that zone.
Next time you have to perform a task, breathe yourself into that zone.
Imagine yourself performing effortlessly, feeling
confident, and relaxed again and again.
Ypu will now be able to release your inner
resources and achieve your peak performance.
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ABSOLUTE HEALTH
Eat it and
be it
Many of us don’t know that we have food intolerances even though we may be
suffering the symptoms. Our health expert Sheryl Waters looks at seven of the
most common intolerances found in today’s diets
Y
ou are what you eat. And if you had the
choice, would you be a processed readymade
meal that has been sitting on a shelf for a
few weeks, or a salad made of fresh, organic
ingredients? An orange sweet with ingredients and
additives you have never heard of, or an orange?
The choice is ours. We can choose to feel
‘processed’ or ‘alive.’ We can be healthy or sluggish.
Unfortunately, many people don’t know that a lot
foods they commonly eat are causing them to feel
lousy and unwell.
Many people claim that their health improves
tremendously by cutting out various foods.
Avoiding food intolerances can be a huge step in
minimizing ill health and boosting your wellbeing.
Here are the seven most common food
intolerances:
Sugar
If refined sugar was discovered today, it might be
classed as a poison. It gives nothing to the body of
any value. It causes the energy levels to become
imbalanced, and a whole range of other possible
symptoms including extreme fatigue. While it
may give people with low energy a quick boost,
there will be a low that follows, which then
causes sugar craving. Cravings are associated with
obesity and many illnesses. Fortunately there are
many amazing alternatives to sugar. These include
agave nectar, xylitol, raw honey, or date syrup. Try
substituting these for sugar in your favorite recipes;
it is actually very easy and chances are you won’t
even taste the difference… but you will feel it.
The raw chocolate move has arrived, and people
from all over the world are realizing they can
have their cake and eat it too. Yes, raw chocolate
is actually good for you! It is high in antioxidants
and magnesium. You can make your own too, and
you will be shocked to discover that you can have
your sugar free, chocolate cake and eat it!
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Cutting out sugar is one of the best things that all
of us can do for our health and well being.
Caffeine
Many people live on caffeinated drinks such as
coffee, coke or red bull because of the short
but sweet energy rush. However, caffeine causes
adrenal gland exhaustion, which is a foundation for
fatigue and ill health. Substituting coffee and tea
for green tea is a huge step forward. Green tea
is packed with antioxidants, gives you an energy
boost, but it doesn’t affect your adrenal glands, so
you don’t get the low a few hours later.
It may seem like a big step to cut out the caffeine,
but you might find that although you use it for
energy, after a few weeks you will actually have
oodles of extra energy because you are on the
caffeine roller coaster.
“Caffeine causes adrenal
gland exhaustion, which is a
foundation for fatigue and ill
health”
Wheat
Wheat can zap energy, cause a foggy head, and
create pain in the digestive and urinary track
systems. Many people find that their weight begins
to drop and their mind is clearer when they
reduce or give up wheat.
Wheat is in nearly every food. Many people eat
it at every meal and in every snack. This is dead
food that gives nothing, and it can make you feel
dead when you over indulge in it. Cutting it out
for a little while is a good idea for everyone.
Notice how much better you feel when you don’t
have wheat dragging you down.
If you don’t find that you have a big problem with
wheat and you choose to eat it, ensure that it is
organic and good quality.
Gluten
Gluten includes wheat, oats, rye and barley. While
wheat is the most common problem, some
people need to take the extra step and avoid all
gluten-containing foods, as it can cause serious
bowel issues.
Some people begin to have issues with gluten
after an accident or a trauma.
Alcohol
Many people find that they feel much better when
they reduce or cut out alcohol. Some people can
have one type of alcohol and need to avoid all
other types. The key is to always have alcohol in
moderation for everyone, and some people just
need to cut it out altogether. Remember, there
are better ways to enjoy life than depending on
the booze!
Yeast
Yeast overgrowth (also known as Candida) is a
major player in many illnesses. While some people
who have yeast overgrowth in their body can still
consume yeast without negative consequences,
others feel much better when they avoid it
completely.
The Nightshade Family
The nightshade family (green peppers, aubergine,
tomatoes and white potatoes) is known to
increase overall pain for some people. Avoiding
these can be especially beneficial for people that
suffer with chronic pain.
Discovering your food intolerances can be
a major step to reclaiming your health. And
remember, eat the food you want to be!
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ABSOLUTE RECIPE
THE POSH GREEN VEGETABLE!
If you have only considered asparagus as a luxurious
accompaniment to a main course, think again! There
are numerous ways to taste British asparagus. A truly
versatile veg, it is delicious in all sorts of different
dishes – for lunch, dinner and even breakfast!
British asparagus, pea and goats’ cheese soufflés
Serves 6
Preparation: 20 – 25 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
50g butter
30g walnuts, lightly crushed
300g British asparagus
200g fresh British peas (shelled weight)
200ml whole milk
2tbs flour
3 eggs
100g goats cheese
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
What to do:
Preheat the oven to 200°C / gas 6.
Melt half of the butter and use it to brush the inside of 6 ramekin dishes. Sprinkle the walnuts
into the dishes and tap around the edge so they stick to the butter. Arrange on a baking
sheet and set aside.
Cut the asparagus into 1cm pieces, leaving the tips a little longer. Cook with the peas in
plenty of boiling salted water until tender. Drain and, reserving the asparagus tips, puree the
stems and peas to a coarse paste using a hand blender or food processor. Set aside.
Melt the rest of the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan. Add the flour to make a roux
and cook for a minute before whisking in the milk. Cook the sauce for a few minutes until
thickened and remove from the heat.
Chop the goats’ cheese into cubes and stir through the sauce along with the pureed
asparagus and peas. Season generously.
Separate the eggs carefully, tipping the yolks into the asparagus sauce and the whites into a
really clean metal bowl. Stir the yolks through the sauce to mix well.
Whisk the egg whites until stiff
and fluffy. Don’t over whisk as they
will be too dry to fold through the
asparagus sauce.
Take a large spoon of the egg
white and stir it vigorously in the
sauce, then pour the sauce into
the bowl of eggs whites. Using a
large metal spoon fold the sauce
very, very gently through the egg
whites.
Spoon the mixture very gently
into the prepared ramekins and
bake in the oven for 20 minutes.
Try to resist opening the oven
door whilst they are cooking as
they will collapse.
Serve immediately with a simple
green salad.
For further asparagus
recipes, visit:
www.british-asparagus.co.uk
British asparagus, red bream
and new potatoes
cooked ‘en papillote’ with
Noilly Prat and tarragon
Serves 4
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cook: 25-30 minutes
Ingredients:
400g new potatoes, sliced into wedges
300g bunch British asparagus spears, cut in half
4 fillets meaty white fish, such as red bream or hake
8 large sprigs fresh tarragon
180ml Noilly Prat (or other white vermouth)
25g butter, cut into 4 cubes
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large circles of baking parchment
Garlic mayonnaise (Aioli) to serve (optional)
What to do:
Preheat the oven to 200°C/gas 6.
Put the potato wedges in a saucepan, cover with
cold water and bring to the boil. Boil for 10 minutes,
or until just tender, then drain thoroughly.
Lay out the circles of baking parchment and place a
little pile of potatoes in the centre of each circle.
Lay the tarragon sprigs on top, followed by the fish
fillets and finally the asparagus.
Add a cube of butter to each parcel, and season
generously with sea salt and freshly ground black
pepper.
To fold up the parchment circles into bags, start from
one end and crimp the two sides together as if you
are making a pasty until you get to nearly half way.
Then do the same starting at the other end, leaving
you a small hole in the top.
Carefully pour 3 tablespoons Noilly Prat into the
hole, then finish sealing the bag. Repeat with the
remaining bags. Place the bags on a baking sheet
and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the asparagus is
tender and the fish is cooked.
Place each bag on a plate, and serve with a generous
dollop of garlic mayonnaise.
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A TASTE
of Greece
Mo Hunter-Shine and Rishma Patel
take off from the bustle of the town
to enjoy a Greek treat
O
n a rather drab weekday evening, my colleague Rishma and I took a
short journey to Lancing to visit Greek restaurant Meze Meze. We
were pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to find, just off the main lower
coast road in South Street, and with parking available close by - that makes
a pleasant change, when parking can sometimes be a nightmare.
Meze Meze sparkles in the evening light, with lovely blue lights cascading
from the windows. It seems to say: “Please come in for a warm welcome,
and some delicious food.” We entered, and found it to be true!
Loula, the owner, took over the premises three years ago and she and her
husband set about transforming it into the stylish restaurant it is today.
Spacious, but with an intimate atmosphere, it feels warm and welcoming
whether or not there are many people dining. Many places don’t feel alive
until they are fairly full, but this is not the case with Meze Meze.
We sat at a comfortable table in the front part of the restaurant and
Loula talked about the menu. It is an exciting choice with many dishes
that are familiar Greek standards, such as moussaka and kleftiko, charcoal
grills, kebabs, and fish dishes. We decided on the meze, a popular way to
share small bites of several dishes, and a good way of sampling as much as
possible! There are three meze varieties to choose from, meat, fish and
vegetarian. Indeed, Loula is keen to ensure that there is plenty of choice
for vegetarians, vegans, and those with coeliacs – so much of the food is
gluten-free, and is indicated on the menu; A welcome change from many
restaurants, where the veggie option in just an afterthought, and those
who cannot eat gluton are often not catered for.
To start we had a selection of delicious homemade dips; hoummous,
taramosalata and tzatziki, with delicious pitta bread. We are now familiar
with many of these dips, which are available in supermarkets, but there is
nothing to compare with the fresh and vital homemade taste. The lovely fish
flavour of taramosalata, the course texture of hoummous - made with chick
peas, garlic and tahini, and the cool cucumber and mint taste of tzatziki.
We also sampled some superb dolmades (rolled vine leaves, packed with
herby rice), which were probably the best I’ve tasted, here or in Greece!
There was also haloumi, a distinctive Greek cheese, and some delicious
spicy chick peas. Meats included lounza - tender char grilled pork loin,
kleftico – slow roasted lamb, afrelia – pan fried pork, and divine chicken
kebabs - kotopoulo. My favourite was the kleftico, the wonderful tender
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Henfield Wetlands. Pic Dave Parker, Henfield Museum
A Mile South of Henfield
Henfield is a thriving village with over fifty societies. Close by, the Sussex
Wildlife Trust and Woods Mill Nature Reserve show us England at its glorious
best. Tim Parker investigates
B
eth (my wife) and I often stop at Woods Mill Nature Reserve on our
way to Henfield, one of the most attractive villages in all England. The
Reserve is a gem and worth a visit at any time of the year. On a recent
Friday when, on our way to Henfield, we took a walk round the lake. Beth
and I, our children and now our grandchildren, have been visiting the Mill
for some thirty five years but as yet we have never seen the resident
kingfishers. Look for a flash of blue; you could be lucky.
Our previous visit had been in the summer of last year. Immediately as we
arrived, our two grandsons rushed from the car into the reserve, taking
two different paths. “We’ll meet you at the end of the lake,” they shouted.
We found them standing on the bridge, someone was feeding the carp and
the water was alive with feeding fish. “They’re huge, like monsters! They’re
really cool,” said the eldest boy - praise indeed.
After the initial excitement, the two boys made a list of different creatures
they had seen: Blue dragonflies, carp, a blackbird, a rabbit - or was it
something else? - and butterflies of several sorts and sizes. In the thick
foliage around the lakes and in the wood, it was difficult to identify the
birds but we could hear them. Then, as we sat on a bench at the very end
of the lake a small rather nondescript bird perched on a tree close-by. “It’s
a nightingale,” said Sasha, bird book in hand. And so it was, my very first
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sighting, although I had heard them often enough, (but never in Berkley
Square).
Before leaving, we visited the bird hide and the list of sightings grew: A
nuthatch, a robin, a long-tailed tit, a pheasant and two fat pigeons. “But we
haven’t seen anything proper” complained one of the boys. “Proper?” “You
know, real animals, like a deer, a badger or a fox.’ ‘ “Oh, they are around,” I
assured him, “you just have to keep looking.”
There has been a water mill in the Woods Mill area since 1086 – it’s
mentioned in the Doomsday Book. The present mill building dates from
the 1700s and was in operation until 1927. Now it is the headquarters of
the Sussex Wildlife Trust, and a centre for environmental education. Do pay
a visit, the Trust does a marvellous job.
From the Reserve we took the back road to Henfield, and were soon at
the ever-popular Swains Farm, which sells excellent fresh English produce.
Next to the farm, on the common, lies Henfield Cricket Club. The Club,
established in 1764 is one of the oldest in the country. In the Regency
period, cricket was a great gambling game. Would there have been
bookmakers round the Boundary, I wondered idly?
I would have liked to have walked round the ground and into the woods
but it was another wretchedly cold day, not a blade of green to be seen. I
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remembered my best friend from school. He was very proud of his father who had
written a bestseller (wish that I could do the same). The book as I recall, was called
’When Winter Comes Can Spring Be Far Behind’. This year it appears to be very
far behind. Still, it’s good to know that the cricket club is thriving, often fielding three
teams on a Saturday and two on a Sunday. Oh, and there is a girls’ team.
We drove on towards Henfield across the common, a precious piece of open land
leading into the heart of the village. There was a sign, which almost made me stop,
‘Red Hot Lover.’ At the roundabout I turned into the village high street and we
stopped for tea in Barnard’s Bakery, which proved to be a very good choice. As we
had our tea we looked out onto the high street, a bustling thoroughfare but spoilt by
a steady stream of traffic. I hope to God that Henfield’s local shops will survive the
threat of national chains and supermarkets, so predominant in our towns and villages.
Henfield Church.
It would be good to think they will, but it’s likely to be a close call.
Pic Dave Parker,
There’s no doubt that that the village is a splendid place to live. By all accounts the
Henfield Museum
village schools are excellent and most of the pupils go on to Steyning Grammar
School, a bus ride away. Once it would have been a short train journey on the
Horsham branch line but a misguided government and Doctor Beeching put a stop to
all that. You can still see the remains of the old railway to the north of the village near
the Wetlands, an area that still floods from time to time. The village has a real sense of
community with over fifty active societies, though whether or not these include the
Red Hot Lover is doubtful. As in so many of our villages, there’s an ageing population,
but the village is doing its best to combat that with the provision of good schools, lots
of sport including football and cricket, and a skateboard park which brings in young
people from the surrounding areas.
Do pay the village and area a visit. If I can’t tempt you I’m sure these photographs will.
As for me, I’ll be back on the first warm day of summer to lie in the long grass round
The Common. Pic Dave Parker, Henfield Museum
the cricket pitch boundary, and see the old club win their match.
Fox ©Darin Smith/Sussex Wildlife Trust
Woods Mill ©David Ball/Sussex Wildlife Trust
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Each pool at The Regency Hotel has a swim up pool bar;
Sandels were the first company to introduce these bars
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All you need is love...
Renowned for its romantic notes, the Caribbean island of St Lucia
has long been a popular destination for couples.
Our editor Verity Craig and her husband, Paul, visit the island with tour
company Sandals and discover an idyllic paradise
F
rom the moment you step off of the plane
after the 9-hour journey to St Lucia, feel
the warmth upon your face and hear the
tropical birds singing, you know that you have
arrived in an exotic land.
My husband Paul and I were greeted by Sandals
representative Chantelle, who took us to a driver,
waiting for us in a brand new air-conditioned
white leather-seated people carrier, stocked with
chilled refreshments; we knew we’d be happy for
the forty minute journey to The Regency Hotel
and Spa, where we would be staying for the next
10 days.
Chantelle talked us through the history of the
island, formerly an English colony (the English and
the French fought over the island for more than a
century and a half).
The Regency Hotel is based on the northwest of
the island, next to the capital, Castries. Popular for
cruise liners to dip in and out of, Castries is one
of the Caribbean’s busiest ports.
On route to our hotel, we got to see the
full view of the island from different heights
and angles; being a volcanic island, it is very
mountainous, which includes the roads. What
struck both Paul and I, was how lush and green
St Lucia is with far reaching fields of banana
plantations all around; we were informed that
most of the bananas eaten in the UK are from
this sunny island.
Being a native St Lucian herself, Chantelle
continued to talk us through the whole St Lucian
way of life, which was fascinating, and enviable in
many ways.
The majority of the houses are made by their
owners (planning permission is casual, meaning
anyone can pretty much set up home wherever
they choose). I asked Chantelle why the houses
are built up high on stilts. This couldn’t be due
to rain? “In our country,” answered Chantelle,
“rather than our children leaving home when
they marry or are old enough, we simply add on
There are no limits to where
couples can dine at Sandals
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The panoramic view from
The Regency Sunset Bluff Suites
Paul, Verity and Don the butler
Romantic touches are left
on beds each evening
The Grand prepares for
their weekly party night
another floor for them and their new family to live underneath. It is very
rare for grown up children to want to leave home altogether, ever.” She then
told us her own story of when she left home. As a career woman who has
travelled a lot, when Chantelle came home one day to break the news to
her mother that she would be leaving home, it caused her horrified mother
to question what she had done wrong; she was in her 30s! The St Lucian’s
have very close-knit families.
What we quickly learnt was also how passionate the people of St Lucia
are for their land. Wherever we met a St Lucian, whether in a taxi, bar or
simply in the street, we were asked if we were having ‘a nice vacation’ by
a beaming smiley face, and every time we replied ‘yes, it’s wonderful here,’
they would thank us gracefully and bow their head as if they own the island
personally; we saw that the St Lucians are genuinely touched when tourists
complement their land. Sadly I doubt they would get such an enthusiastic
response when visiting our country. (Or am I just being negative?)
They are gentle yet funny happy people, and it is contagious. The laid back
Caribbean vibe is also contagious. The island’s motto is ‘no pressure, no
problem,’ and it is easy to see why.
Upon arrival at The Regency, Chantelle introduced us to our ‘butler.’ Yes,
since our suite was up in the Sunset Bluff section of the hotel complex, we
were automatically appointed a butler (in fact, two butlers). ‘Don the butler’,
took us to our suite where we were greeted with what we both agreed is
the best view that we have ever seen from a hotel room. The room was
elevated on the cliff edge looking down upon the Caribbean ocean, while
also overlooking the path to Castries harbour in the distance; so we were
able to enjoy watching the cruise ships arrive and leave on a daily basis.
But this wasn’t the only beautiful aspect of our suite; we also had our own
plunge pool to enjoy the view from.
Having settled us into our room, Don then handed us a mobile phone and
informed us that if we had any whim or want for anything, to just call him
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and he would arrange all. As wonderful as this sounded, we were both
unsure how we’d feel bossing this lovely man about; he quickly informed
us it’s his job. and he’d be disappointed if we didn’t. Apparently, in St Lucia
having a job as a butler is recognised as a higher job than being a restaurant
or such manager. He asked if we’d like any spirits for the evening on top
of the Champagne and other chilled drinks stocked in our fridge, so we
requested a Baileys and a Jack Daniels; almost immediately Don delivered
two very large bottles (delivered with a knock on the door followed by a
happy tuneful voice singing “it’s Don your butler, here to serve you!”) We
were now starting to get used to this butler service, and did contemplate
taking Don back to the UK! We decided that everyone should have a ‘Don
the butler.’
I have to be honest; Paul and I had never actually contemplated booking
a Sandals holiday. We hadn’t gone out of our way not to; we just didn’t
really think that a couples style holiday that’s all-inclusive would be for
us. However, as we were quickly discovering, we had be missing out on
something great all these years!
On our Sandals complex, there were seven restaurants offering different
styles and foods from around the world. The two that we particularly
enjoyed were the Japanese restaurant Kimono (with an entertaining chef
cooking the food on your table, this is a fantastic experience and a great
way to meet other guests as it has a party atmosphere), and Le Toc, the fine
dining restaurant, which was divine. However, I must add that we didn’t have
any complaints about any of the restaurants.
The other great bonus, is that as a guest of Sandals you are invited to use
any of the other nearby complexes (including their restaurants, swimming
pools and even their weekly parties), so you never feel locked on a complex
and also get to see a bit more of the island. We visited all of the Sandals
resorts on the island, and particularly took to The Grand. It is only a 15minute journey in the complimentary shuttle bus that leaves on the hour all
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day, and has a beautiful white sandy beach and of course clear waters. Yes, all
of the Sandals complexes are busy, but you don’t feel that they are. Each day
we were able to find a quiet area on the beach and book a ‘cabana’ which
is great if you love the beach but don’t necessarily want to be in the sun
all day; we even stayed under ours one evening watching the sunset with a
bottle of Champagne and a fruit platter (there is no limit to what Sandals
offer).
We have sometimes been told negative stories by friends where they have
booked an all inclusive holiday only to discover it doesn’t really include ‘all’
or offers watered down versions of drinks brands etc. To our pleasure, we
didn’t find this at all. In fact, Sandals’ strap line of ‘Luxury Included’ instead of
‘all inclusive’ isn’t just a pr tag line; it is true. For example, one evening we
thought we’d book dinner on our terrace. We called our butler who asked
what we’d like. “You tell me anything you fancy and I will get it for you.” So,
sitting on the beach on our mobile, we ordered scallops for our starter,
followed by steak for our main. An hour later, we were on our balcony
enjoying our candle-lit dinner!
But Sandals’ ‘luxury’ wasn’t the only thing to impress us. When looking for
the fine dining restaurant one day to book a table for the following evening,
(wearing our beach gear), a man asked if he could help us. He then dropped
everything and took us to the other side of the complex to show us the
restaurant (very impressive, especially considering he had no idea we were
journalists). It transpired that he was in fact the Manager, Michael. This
excellent hands-on service is not unusual at Sandals though, and clearly
comes from the top. Michael informed us that Sandals is still a privately
owned company by its founder, Gordon ‘Butch’ Stewart and his son; now we
realised why the standard was so high. The story of this successful company
is a humbling one. As a 30-something-year-old, appliance salesman, ‘Butch’
had an idea to open couples high-end resorts. As a Caucasian Jamaican (his
family were originally from England), Butch’s first resort was to be in Jamaica.
“People frowned upon him and said it would never work,” Michael informed
us. But like all successful entrepreneurs, Butch had drive and ambition, and
there was no stopping him. Luxury service and employing the best service
providers on the island was of the utmost importance to him; today, Butch
owns 20 resorts under the Sandals brand.
One of the many things that we thought was great about this successful
Caribbean brand was that there are no limits. In this politically correct redtape-bound world that we live in, there isn’t often room for companies to
throw caution to the wind and let their guests have fun; well, at Sandals they
do. If you fancy having dinner in the shallows of the sea, you just ask and it
will be delivered; with the bottom of the tablecloth dipping in the water and
your butler on hand with rolled up trousers bare foot. If you want to sip
Champagne in a hammock, it will be delivered (with strawberries of course).
Sandals was also the first holiday company in the world to introduce swim
up pool bars; something you now see the world over.
If you stay at The Regency Hotel, you also have unlimited access to the
magnificent golf course, with rolling hills and majestic fairways directly on
the premises. With nine greens, the narrow fairways make the course a
challenge for the best of golfers. However, if you are a golf widow, do not
despair; there is the beautiful spa at The Regency. Another nice bonus
included, is unlimited access to all the water sports. From deep sea diving to
water skiing. We tried wake boarding (well, I ended up like a drowned rat,
while Paul was like a pro.)
There is so much to see and do on this beautiful island, and the Sandals
staff can organize wherever you want to go. There are daily tours to all the
action, from the only drive-through volcano in the world and the famous
Pittons (volcanic calderas), to a sunrise horse riding experience along the
beach, and the numerous (and apparently age-defying) waterfalls to visit (we
now look 21).
However, if you don’t want to do anything other than relax with the
Caribbean sun upon your face, ‘no pressure, no problem’... this really is a
holiday that caters for all needs.
Ten nights staying at the
Sandals Regency La Toc Golf Resort & Spa in
St Lucia starts from £1764 per person (saving
of £600 per person) during May 2010.
Price includes flights from London Gatwick,
transfers and accommodation in a Deluxe
room on a ‘Luxury Included®’ basis.
To book or for further information on
Sandals Resorts please call 0800 742 742
or visit www.sandals.co.uk
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Sowing
the seeds
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t’s now officially Spring, and gardening is a great way of keeping in
shape as part of a healthy lifestyle (and counts towards your daily
60 active minutes). Not only that, but if you grow your own fruit
and vegetables, then you can also contribute to your essential 5 a day
and have the pleasure of enjoying your own home grown produce,
or swapping crops with friends and family.
New research from PlantforLife reveals the trend for ‘grow your own’
has almost doubled, with over half (54%) admitting they now choose
to grow their own, compared to just one fifth (22%) two years ago.
April gardening
April is a key month for planting vegetables and fruit in the garden,
and from now on until late autumn you will be sowing, planting
and harvesting. Finish off sowing seeds for early lettuces, summer
carrots, dwarf peas, summer spinach and broad beans and start
sowing beetroots, brassicas (broccoli, cauliflower, sprouts and
cabbage), peas, turnips and swede. You can also plant the first early
potatoes (traditionally done on Good Friday) weather dependent.
For beginners, some of the easiest fruits to grow are berries.
Strawberries and blueberries love containers or open ground and
both will crop heavily once established. To get the best results from
your blueberries, use an ericaceous mix compost. Once you have a
bit more experience you can try apples, raspberries and other fruits.
Vegetables
It’s a common misconception that you need a lot of space to be able
to grow vegetables.You can still achieve real success with container
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be grown in the ground, be it in the garden or allotment. Provided
the container is large enough to give the plants a good root run
(deep containers are great for potatoes), and they are never allowed
to dry out, you will be amazed at what you can harvest. There are
some real advantages in using portable containers as you can move
them around to achieve the best growing position e.g. tomatoes
prefer to be south facing and aubergines love sunny positions, spinach
and lettuce prefer to be in the shade when it is very hot. A simple
wheeled pot trolley works well for this. Bear in mind though, all
container grown crops must be well watered and kept moist.
What to plant now
April is a brilliant gardening month and is a good time to plant
evergreen shrubs, bamboos and conifers along with clematis and
other climbers, although watch out for sudden frosts (place plants
in covered areas or fleece them if necessary) and, of course, pests.
Slugs and snails can do the worst damage to new foliage, especially
during wet weather.
Deadhead spring bulbs and start feeding all plants from now and
through the summer. A cheap alternative to established plants is to
sow seeds directly outdoors to flower in summer. Make a line in the
soil with your finger and scatter seeds along it, cover lightly with soil
then water in. You can do this with Nicotiana, Marigold, Cosmos and
Sweetpea (which you should soak over night before sowing) – all
readily available at your local garden centre or nursery and can be
bought with National Garden Gift Vouchers (see below).
It’s also the best time to plant a garden favourite Ceanothus (see
picture above), and also the time that some varieties blossom.
Ceanothus – the cloud like one – is an evergreen or deciduous shrub
and is also known as Californian Lilac, because it has small lilac shaped
flowers in stunning shades of deep blue (but also comes in white and
pink) and originates from California. They like full sun, grow up to
3 metres with a spread of up to 2 metres and are great shrubs for
filling gaps in just a few years as they are fast growing and fairly hardy.
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NEWSXTRA
LAYTH WINS THE SOUTH EAST
HEAT OF THE VAUXHALL UK
BEATBOX* CHAMPIONSHIPS
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NOSTALGIA TRIP THROUGH 1940S HITS AT
ROEDEAN’S GALA MUSIC NIGHT
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ayth (Scott Latham) of Brighton, came out victorious
in the South East heat of the Vauxhall UK Beatbox
Championships 2010 and is now one step closer to being
crowned the national Champion and driving away in a
spanking new Vauxhall Corsa SXi worth £14,500.
With the 2008 Champion, MC Zani on the judging panel,
Layth cemented his place at the grand final in June in a
series of fiercely contested rounds of verbal battles at
London’s Islington O2 Academy Bar. With the introduction
of the wildcard format for this year’s Championship, Pikey
Esquire (Tom Swarman) and BeatFox (Jim Fox) will also be
attempting to challenge for the title at the final where they’ll
perform in the pre-main-event battle for a chance to join
Layth on the grand final stage.
The final two regional heats will be hotly contested until
June in Bristol and Newcastle, where beatboxing hopefuls
will battle each other, attempting to impress both crowd and
judges and win the last coveted place in June’s grand final.
Unleashing their vocal artistry at the renowned O2 Islington
Academy, each finalist must use their full arsenal to
impress the roaring crowd and some of beatboxing’s finest
judges who will also be performing exclusive live sets.
Loud-mouth legend, Stig of the Dump will be conducting
proceedings and for 2010, the crowd will be treated to an
entirely new concept for the event – the crew battle. For the
first time ever at the Championships, two or more groups
of beatboxers will perform a staged clash surrounded by
‘battling’ breakdancers that is sure to raise the roof.
Visit www.vauxhallbeatboxchamps.co.uk for more info or
think you’ve got the skills to become UK champion and
drive away with a slick black Corsa SXi, complete with air
conditioning, Bluetooth for your mobile, metallic paint and
impressive 17’’ alloys? It’s time to step up to the mic at the
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* Beatboxing: The art of producing drum beats, rhythm, and musical
sounds using one’s mouth, lips, tongue, voice, nasal passage and
throat.
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here was a stirring celebration of
nostalgic 1940s favourites at Roedean’s
annual Gala Music Night at the Roedean
Theatre in Brighton recently.
The school orchestra of over 60
instrumentalists accompanied by 70
choristers enthralled and entertained an
audience of over 300 parents, friends and
guests from the community, including The
Mayor of Brighton and Hove.
The wide variety of hits from the wartime
period ranged from an upbeat Glenn Miller
medley by the school’s talented Jazz Band,
rousing pieces such as the Dambusters
March by the full orchestra, and optimistic
tunes from accomplished soloists and the
chamber choir such as Don’t Sit under the
Apple Tree and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy by
The Andrews Sisters.
This accomplished concert culminated in a
finalé of We’ll Meet Again, made famous by
Dame Vera Lynn, was one of the most loved
and remembered songs of the era. By this
time the audience were in the spirit of the
evening and joined in the singing of this piece
and nearly brought the house down.
Counsellor Ann Norman, Mayor of Brighton
and Hove said: “This was a brilliant and quite
outstanding evening – just what I would
expect from the talented girls at Roedean.
These events for the school and local
community demonstrate the important and
integral part Roedean School plays in our
city and displays the high achieving but well
rounded education that the girls receive. ”
The wartime theme continued after the
concert , as the audience were invited to
stay to enjoy a glass of light ale and wartime
delicacies such as spam and bread and
dripping.
The school are now busily preparing for their
next presentations at the Roedean Theatre.
An evening recital at The All Saints Centre in
Lewes on 27th April and for their Brighton
Festival Fringe Concert performance on 1st
May.
For more information about forthcoming
events and bookings contact Roedean School
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Flying
into the
future
With Shoreham Airport celebrating its
centenary, John Periam pays a visit to
the south coast’s art deco landmark
Shoreham Airport terminal
T
his year sees a milestone in Shoreham Airport’s history, when it
celebrates one hundred years, making it the oldest licensed airport in
the United Kingdom.
Since 1910 there has been an airport on the site. The first recorded freight
flight in the world took off from the airfield. It contained a box of Osram light
bulbs and landed at Wish Park, in Hove, on July 14th 1911. Since then the
airport has developed into a successful enterprise, with some turbulent times
recently due to the current economic climate. Running a business such as an
airport is not easy, especially if it is in private hands.
The current owners, Albemarle, have had their fair share of problems, but
seem to be surviving the current troughs that have bought the ‘highs and lows’
that are befalling many involved in the world of aviation. The future is bright,
but only from a small level of commercial operation due to its size.
“this annual event has now become
one of the main fixtures of the UK Air
Display season, and is supported by
military and civilian pilots who rate
it as one of the best display venues..”
A Piece Of History
By 1911 the airport was up and running, despite the unexpected early
realisation that the land chosen was subject to flooding. It was not until 1982
when at last a hard runway was put down, that problem went away.
By June 1911, ten wooden hangers had been built along with rail access and
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a purpose-built station called ‘Bungalow Town Halt’. I think this name was
chosen due to the fact that Shoreham Beach, which was then known as
‘Bungalow Town’, was then a hive of activity in the film industry.
Finally on June 20th 1911 the official opening of the Brighton (Shoreham)
Aerodrome was held, attended by the Mayors of Brighton, Hove and
Worthing. It was to remain under their control until in 2006, it was sold to a
private company who then sold it on later to Albemarle.
The first flying club to open at Shoreham in 1913 was started by Cecil
Pashley and his brother Eric (later killed in the 1914-18 war). It was during a
brief space of five years that Shoreham, along with Hendon and Brooklands,
became one of the early centres of British aviation. Today Shoreham is the
only one that remains an active aviation centre.
The Art Deco Setting
The current ‘Art Décor’ terminal building was built over a period of nine
months and completed in September 1935. It is now a ‘Grade 2 Listed
Building’. In 2005, Shoreham’s film past took a bow once again when it was
the location for the film ‘The Da Vinci Code’, starring Tom Hanks, and was
transformed into Paris Le Bouget Airport. Prior to that, it had been seen
in several ‘Poirot’
episodes and was
Sir Winston Churchill
lookalike, The War Years
used in other
television series,
including ‘Tenko’
and ‘Fortunes of
War’.
During both wars
the airfield had military
connections (too many to
go into in detail in this feature).
Its history is on file and more
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Spitfires at Shoreham Airshow 2009
information can be obtained at ‘The Shoreham Airport Historical Association’
which operates the Airport Archive and Visitor Centre.
In the early 50’s Shoreham was becoming well known again as an air racing
and display airport. Its development continued with the return of the Miles
brothers, who leased the airfield for work on aviation contracts including
the Miles Sparrowjet, the first British light aircraft to use jet power. In 1962
they joined forces with Beagle Aircraft Ltd under Sir Peter Mansfield and
Shoreham was to become known as ‘The Shoreham End of Beagle Aircraft
Ltd,’ one of the then most successful aviation companies. Many local people
were employed by Beagle, and in June 2005 a reunion was held reviving many
happy memories. Another one is to be held later this year!
The Entertainment Of The Airport
Air shows have been a feature of the airport for many years now. The first
one was held in 1959, resulting in many different types of aircraft taking to the
skies above Shoreham. It was in 1989 that Don Bean MBE and Peter Eager
held a small Air Féte in the South Eastern Corner of the Airfield, and that
was to grow and become the air show at Shoreham Airport that we know
today. The rest is history. This year will see the 21st Shoreham RAFA Air
Show which has now raised over one and a half million pounds for the Royal
Air Forces Association, Wings Appeal. Run by a dedicated team, who are all
volunteers, this annual event has now become one of the main fixtures of the
UK Air Display season, and is supported by military and civilian pilots who rate
it as one of the best display venues.
Shoreham is a small but busy airport with many regional assets for local
business. There are active flying schools and clubs and it is home to a college
of aeronautical engineering as well as the resident Sussex Police Helicopter
linked to the Special Search Unit. The restaurant and bar are busy all the year
round and it hosts some nice jazz sessions, real ale festivities and now civil
marriage ceremonies.
The Future For Shoreham Airport
What a change has taken place since 1910 – a lot of aircraft have taken off
and landed with many well-known and respected pilots at the controls too. It
is steeped in local history and has been an inspiration to many connected to
the world of aviation. Those that started it can be rest assured that what they
did has helped put the South Coast on the aviation map. It is too valuable
an asset to lose for the many that support its running, now along with others
that have decided to set up their industries associated around it.
Long may it continue so that our next generation of aviators (many who will
learn at some of the airport’s flying schools) will be able to celebrate another
100 Years! I see no problem in that either.
Derek Harber and Don Bean MBE
Shoreham RAFA Airshow Organisers
Sussex Police helicopter,
based at Shoreham
This years RAFA Shoreham Air Show,
celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the
Battle of Britain and the 100th Anniversary of
Shoreham Airport, is to take place on August
21st and 22nd. For more information go to
www.shorehamairshow.com
Beagle reunion 2005
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TEN OUT OF TEN
The Audi R8 now has a V10 engine.
Be afraid says Steve Walker!
A
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bounds. The manufacturer is seeing just
how far its brand can stretch with the R8 V10
supercar and this 518bhp monster shows no
sign of running out of slack. The 0-60mph sprint
takes less than 4 seconds but with quattro
all-wheel drive and a luxurious cabin, the R8’s
everyday usability remains intact.
Some people are never satisfied. Audi’s
engineers gave us a 414bhp V8-engined
supercar that looked like something hijacked
from the set of a science fiction movie and
people almost immediately started badgering
them to fit a bigger engine. The UK’s
resident car nuts had spotted the similarities
between the Audi R8 and the Gallardo from
Lamborghini. They knew that Lamborghini
was part of the VW Group like Audi and they
assumed that the two mid-engined supercars
would share parts. One part they clearly didn’t
share was the Lamborghini’s thunderous V10
engine and, car enthusiasts being car enthusiasts,
that was the one part they felt they’d really like
it to have. Eventually, Audi gave in.
Audi and Lamborghini have always been rather
vague about the links between the £80,000 V8
R8 and the £140,000 V10 Gallardo and who
can blame them? They have a very profitable
brand hierarchy to protect. We can safely take
it that the two cars ride on similar platforms
and use similar technology but the arrival
of the R8 V10 with a £100,000 pricetag will
inevitably throw the Lambo’s value proposition
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in to sharper focus. Audi has employed the
V10 engine before, in the S8 luxury saloon and,
most notably, in the lunatic RS6 with a pair of
turbochargers chucked in for good measure.
This is the first time, however, that it’s been
used in a car designed for the express purpose
of going very quickly.
The Audi R8’s V10 engine is a 5,204cc unit with
518bhp at 8,000rpm and 530Nm or torque
at 6,500rpm. In the Lamborghini Gallardo
LP560-4, the engine produces 552bhp and
540Nm but R8 V10 buyers are unlikely to feel
short changed. The 0-62mph sprint takes just
3.9s, confirming the model’s status as a genuine
supercar and the top speed, where conditions
and the driver’s sense of self preservation
allow, is 196mph. Audi offers a choice of
gearboxes, a six-speed manual or the R tronic
twin clutch system with its steering wheelmounted paddle shifters. The R8 V10 is actually
faster with the R tronic’s advanced software
swapping its cogs and in that form, will barrel
through 124mph in 12 seconds flat.
Audi has mounted the V10 engine slap bang
in the middle of the R8, or as close to dead
centre as its engineering boffins could manage.
The R8 uses advanced aluminium construction
to minimise weight and even with the addition
of the V10 engine, the car tips the scales at
a modest 1,620kg - 31kg more than the V8engined car. The double wishbone suspension is
combined with Audi’s magnetic ride technology
which stiffens or softens the dampers to
optimise the ride according to road conditions
and the driver’s style.
The R8 V10 is not a cheap car to run but if
you want to go this quickly on four wheels,
relatively big bills are a necessity and most of
the alternatives will be even heavier on the
wallet. The official fuel economy figure is a
creditable 20.6mpg which is only fractionally
worst than the V8 model but if you’re routinely
hitting that 8,700rpm redline as every good R8
V10 owner really should, returns will be a lot
worse.
Whether you view the R8 V10 as good value
depends on your point of view. It’s undeniably
expensive but there are far more expensive
cars that will scarcely be any more rewarding
for the average buyer. Audi hit the bull’s-eye
with its R8 and the V10 model will give us a
further glimpse of just how far upmarket the
brand can profitably go. Executives at Porsche,
Ferrari and Lamborghini will be amongst the
nervous spectators.
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Lancing success
The most consistently high-performing co-educational
school in Sussex
S
et in 550 acres of Sussex downland on
the south coast between Worthing
and Brighton, Lancing College provides
the perfect environment for girls and
boys to develop at their own pace and
attain their individual potential. As well
as consistently outstanding academic
results, Lancing’s strengths lie in the range
of extra-curricular activities on offer and
the encouragement to discover new
talents.
Lancing is a traditional senior boarding
school but the exceptionally good
facilities benefit both day and boarding
pupils. One of the most important factors
of College life is the pastoral care; every
child has a personal tutor and support
for the individual is paramount. Mutual
respect underpins stimulating teaching
and timeless values sit comfortably
alongside cutting-edge technology.
The vast majority of the 500 students
live within a fifty mile radius and family
involvement with the school community
is encouraged. Road and rail links
make Lancing easily accessible from all
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over southern England, and school bus
services operate in all directions.
Sporting opportunities are wide-ranging;
superb indoor and outdoor amenities
are all found on the campus. Lancing
is one of the foremost football, hockey
and cricket schools, and has a strong
reputation for squash and swimming.
Professional coaches give tuition in all the
major sports and an extensive fixture list is
arranged.
Lancing has a long-established tradition
of choral and orchestral music and the
thriving Music Department provides an
environment where talented pupils aim
for the highest standards. The Chapel
Choir gives several concerts each year
and has recently released a CD entitled
‘Surrexit’. At the other end of the musical
spectrum a variety of student rock bands
regularly entertain, most memorably
in the college’s open-air theatre. All
members of the school have outlets for
music-making and over half the pupils
receive instrumental tuition.
Drama also plays a very important role
in school life. There is a purpose-built
theatre with a full-time technician and
regular productions for all age groups.
Pupils not only have the opportunity to
act but to learn play-writing skills and
stage crafts such as lighting and makeup. Recent productions include the
costume drama ‘Amadeus’, Lorca’s
‘Blood Wedding’ and a lively and
moving production of ‘West Side Story’.
In 2008 a strikingly original new Art School
was created next to the Design and
Technology Centre. With floor to ceiling
windows, this distinctive, contemporary
building commands magnificent
views across the Downs to the sea. It
contains two large studios and many
other working and display areas, where
painting, drawing, photography, pottery,
sculpture and print-making can all take
place under one roof.
In addition to the sporting and cultural
opportunities many pupils become
involved with the College Farm and
participate in the Combined Cadet
Force and the Duke of Edinburgh’s
Award Scheme.
Lancing College offers the best of
modern boarding and day education in
a place where individuals can thrive and
develop safely and happily. A range of
scholarships and awards, which may be
augmented by means-tested bursaries, is
available for entry at ages 13 and 16.
The College hosts Open Mornings in May
and September and also encourages
individual visits by families throughout the
year.
Please contact our Admissions Office
for further information or to request a
prospectus: 01273 465805
[email protected] or visit the
website www.lancingcollege.co.uk.
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Open Day
Saturday 8th May 2010, 10-12 noon
Limited spaces available for entry in September
2010 including our new Year 7 class
Lancing College Preparatory School awarded
‘OUTSTANDING’ in recent ISI Report
Lancing College Preparatory School,
The Droveway, Hove, East Sussex BN3 6LU
Tel: 01273 503452
Fax: 01273 503457
[email protected]
www.lancingprep.co.uk
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ABSOLUTE WHATS ON
He’s
back!
Up close and personal
B
oy George is back doing what he loves
best - singing live - stripped down, acoustic,
unplugged.
In April, Boy George Up Close and
Personal: Live in Concert sees George
back on the road having just sold out 11 nights
at the Leicester Square Theatre in London over
Christmas.
Taking this show on the road, the tour will see
George performing a thrilling set featuring his
biggest hits from Culture Club, his solo career, new
writing and some great covers.
His new single Amazing Grace was released on
22nd March.
Boy George
Up Close and Personal
20th April
The Dome, Brighton
Box Office: 01273 709 709
www.brightondome.org
24th April
Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
Box Office: 01323 412 000
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk
Patrick Stewart is Shakespeare
O
ne of Britain’s greatest actors
joins forces with one of its most
compelling living playwrights in the
production that launches the Chichester
Festival 2010.
Patrick Stewart stars in Bingo, a poetic drama
by Edward Bond that depicts Shakespeare in
the last days of his life, ageing, facing poverty
and lacking creative energy. The writer finds
himself in a situation mirroring that of one
of his most famous characters, Lear. Then
at the climax of the play, Shakespeare’s
poetry is suddenly unleashed once more
by the catastrophic circumstances he faces.
Using what is known of Shakespeare as
a writer and a man, Bond shows that the
contradictions of his life and times are
uncannily close to those of our own.
Having appeared at Chichester in Festival
07’s Macbeth and Twelfth Night, Stewart
now returns to play Shakespeare himself.
His other recent work on stage includes
acclaimed performances in Waiting for Godot
in the West End and on tour, as well as RSC
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productions of Hamlet (for which he won
an Olivier Award for Best Performance in a
Supporting Role) and The Tempest. He has, of
course, also starred on screen in the X-Men
series and Star Trek.
Catherine Cusack plays Judith, Shakespeare’s
daughter, and Richard McCabe plays the
belligerent writer Ben Jonson, whose
tempestuous relationship with Shakespeare is
vividly evoked in Bond’s script.
The play will be directed by Chichester
Festival Theatre’s Associate Director Angus
Jackson, whose productions for Chichester
include Wallenstein (Festival 09) and Funny
Girl (Festival 08).
Bingo
Minerva Theatre
Oaklands Park,
Chichester
15th April – 22th May
Tickets £27.50 (evenings/matinees)
www.cft.org.uk
Box Office: 01243 781312.
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ABSOLUTE WHATS ON
Around the area, and beyond...
Eastbourne Festival of Arts
Community Wise, Ocklynge Road,
Eastbourne.
Catalyst Arts is bringing two outstanding artistes’
to the Eastbourne Festival in April:
19th April An evening with: The Colourful
Curtis Tappenden.
Curtis, colourful multi-talented performance
poet, illustrator, art tutor and author, will be
painting on stage and performing his engaging
poetry. If you love the arts you will love this
colourful and entertaining evening.
22nd April Showcase Concert with Jason
Carter.
The brilliant guitar playing of Jason Carter brings
a mix of Flamenco, jazz and classical guitar to
the festival. Jason, internationally acclaimed for
his efforts to build peace-bridges between
cultures through music, will be perfoming on
the fascinating harp guitar. Performing in over 80
countries this is Jason’s first visit to Easrtbourne.
Local musician Neil Grimes also features in the
evening.
Test your wits
Test your wits at the Martlets Quiz Night on
Friday 9th April, at the Sussex County Cricket
Ground in Hove. Tickets are £7.50 and teams
of up to six people are welcome, the quiz starts
promptly at 7.30pm. Teams are encouraged to
bring their own supper and a cash bar will be
available.
It’s always a popular event and staff from the
Hospice fundraising team are encouraging quiz
lovers to get their tickets early. To buy tickets call
Rachel Chitty on 01273 747455 or email Rachel.
[email protected]
TICKETS ON SALE FOR SW4
Both performances commence at
7.30pm.Tickets, priced £5 are available
from Ben Ecclestone.Tel: 01323 504210
The Pop Kraft Easter Eggstravaganza
April 3rd and on every first Saturday of
the month at The Hanbury Club
St George’s Road, Brighton
10pm - 2am
Tickets: £8/£6
www.wegottickets.com
A proper Easter Bank Holiday knees-up with
Boogaloo Stu, Dolly Rocket, sparklemotion, the
size zero Albino, and Darran Duran!
Things to make and do in luxurious surroudnings.
Make your own cute Easter chick or bucktoothed bunny at the Pop Kraft sock-puppet
Academy!
Transform yourself instantly into a religious icon
with a complimentary Easter mask! Create your
very own Easter bonnet with fashion director,
Dolly Rocket!
An unforgettable night out
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2010 marks a new chapter in the history of
SW4, the inner city dance festival. Having brought
alive London’s favourite field Clapham Common
for six consecutive years, they now present the
first ever South West Four Weekender!
With the world’s biggest DJs, electronic live acts
and leading dance labels hosting the arenas,
South West Four returns bigger and better than
ever before.
Falling on the Bank Holiday Weekend of Saturday
28th and Sunday 29th August, SW4 presents an
unforgettable gathering.
Sunday sees the appearance of one of Brighton’s
finest. As one of the most consistent songwriters
of the modern era, not to mention one of the
very best remixers in the business and one of
the most popular DJs of all time, Fatboy Slim
is the big man for the big occasion. From DJing
infront of 250,000 people on Brighton Beach
and at the Rio Carnival, through to headlining the
world’s leading festivals and selling out concert
venues the world over, Fatboy Slim’s DJ sets are
the stuff of legend. With an astounding ability to
connect with thousands of people in one instant,
Fatboy Slim is the ultimate performer, and SW4
for his only London appearance of 2010.
www.southwestfour.com.
Tickets available from:
www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Tel: 0844 847 2467
FREERANGE,
THE NEW FRINGE VENUE
Brighton Festival Fringe’s newest venue,
Freerange, has announced its line-up for May.
The globe tent at St Peter’s Church has a
hugely varied and exciting programme featuring
flying usherettes, chainsaws, motorbikes, wild
Colombian circus, a jazz legend, twisted neoburlesque cabaret, Nicholas Parsons and a very
sweet children’s show called Penguin, among
others.
The motorbikes, chainsaws and usherettes
come courtesy of Fire Tusk Pain Proof Circus,
an acclaimed company who promise to
drag circus ‘kicking and screaming into the
21st century on an unstoppable, rock ‘n’ roll
rollercoaster to Hell’.
If your tastes run to something hot but not
actually Hell itself, strap yourself in for the
volcanic, wild, perfectly mastered acrobatics of
Circolombia’s Urban – a showcase of the best
of the Colombian National Circus school, also
playing at London’s Roundhouse.
There’s also The Very Best of Empress Stah.
Empress Stah, a trapeze artist, neo burlesque
starlet, fetish freak and twisted cabaret
performer (specialities include rose eating, body
piercing, tap dancing and pulling diamonds from
unexpected orifices) will knock your socks off
with this avant-garde spectacular that has sold
out in London.
For those who don’t want to get on the
rollercoaster at all but prefer Radio 4 and a
nice cup of tea, what could be more reassuring
than an evening with Nicholas Parsons,
legendary star of stage and screen and host of
Just a Minute. Featuring some very special guest
appearances, his interactive comedy chat show
is a Fringe must-see.
Another legend flying in to the Freerange tent
(in this case literally, flying over from New York
for two nights only) is Roy Ayers. One of the
best-known jazz vibraphonists of the sixties,
he is now recognised as an acid jazz trailblazer,
decades ahead of his time. Performing with his
full band and some unbelievable guest stars, this
is another unmissable show.
The rest of the Freerange programme is
packed with cabaret, music, comedy and some
great family shows including Penguin, the new
show from Long Nose Puppets (creators of
Shoe Baby and Flyaway Katie). So get booking!
Fringe tickets, and all information about the
festival can be found on:
www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk.
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FACES & PLACES
Engineerium open
Hove is home to a world famous working
Victorian pumping station, and museum,
full of mechanical antiquities. An extensive
programme of restoration has begun at the
Hove Engineerium fronted, and with thanks
to, local entrepreneur Mike Holland.
Mike recently helped open the doors to the
public for an open day where families and
Graham Lynn and Jenny Massey with their
1918 Burrell Gold Medal Tractor
locals can enjoy what was once the source for
drinking water within Brighton and Hove.
4-year-old Joe Snelling
Sarah Aplin
A touch of Victorian style from
15 year old Zack Pinsent
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“It’s not just for the boys!” says
Soozie Campbell of Brighton and
Hove Business Forum
Mike Holland, Proprietor of
The British Engineerium
Project Manager of The British
Engineerium, Stephen Rather
with 13 year-old-son Tim
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ABSOLUTE WHATS ON
FANTASY & FEATHERS
T
A world in which
everything is not quite
what it seems...
he fabulous Lady Boys of Bangkok return in spectacular style with
‘Fantasy & Feathers’, the fun-packed new 2010 production of the
country’s favourite cabaret party show. The show is part of Brighton Festival
Fringe, and takes place in Victoria Gardens.
Performed by 16 of the world’s most beautiful show-girls (who just happen
to be men) it’s the show everyone talks about. Direct from the heart of
Bangkok’s pulsating nightlife, be entertained, like no one has entertained
you before. Enjoy the trade-mark, painstakingly immaculate make up, the
glittering array of over 300 designer-inspired hand-sewn outfits, the showstopping choreography and the sexy, but never crude or vulgar, performance
that is uniquely ‘The Lady Boys of Bangkok.’
It’s non-stop entertainment all the way in this years show. From Lady Gaga
to The Saturdays, from a fantasy in outer space to the intensity of sensuous
Latin rhythms. From West End musical to Hollywood blockbuster, the hits
keep on coming as only ‘The Lady Boys of Bangkok’ can deliver.
In a flamboyant extravaganza combining the heady spice of Bangkok’s exotic
nightlife with the glamorous showgirl appeal of Las Vegas, ‘The Lady Boys of
Bangkok’ is staged in the unique ambiance of the Sabai Pavilion, far from the
everyday humdrum world. Be immersed into the fantasy atmosphere, with a
drink and freshly prepared Thai cuisine.
Executive Producer Carol Gandey said she is delighted to bring the show
back to the UK for a 12th successive year. “Due to public demand this year
we have introduced premium seating. We also have an attractive all-inclusive
deal for hen parties and groups of ten people or more, which includes not
only premium seating, but food and drink. During our 2009 tour there was a
large increase in the number of men accompanying their wives or partners
to the show. Many of them have told us they regret not coming to see the
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show in earlier years. In fact, several have told us they thought their wives
or partners had been deliberately putting them off coming to see the show
so that they could have a really good girl’s-night-out!”
Director Phillip Gandey said “The Lady Boys of Bangkok now occupies a
unique position in the world of entertainment. We staged the first show in
Edinburgh 12 years ago, we knew then we had something very special. Each
year our audiences continue to grow and our productions become more
ambitious. Laughter is a vital element in every show. Our audiences want a
good night out, where they can really let go and enjoy themselves. They will
never look at the opposite sex in the same way again.”
Fantasy and Feathers,
Friday 30th April - Monday 31st May
The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton
Book as early as possible for the ultimate cabaret night out.
Box Office opens on site from Tuesday 27th April from
11.00am until 9.30pm daily.
Telephone Booking: 0871 7050705
(Calls to this number will cost 10p per minute from a BT landline.
Other networks and mobile networks may cost more).
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ABSOLUTE BUSINESS MATTERS
SME Risk Management
PC Data & Email Backup
L
ast month I related to a case study of a real
incident where a client had a very ‘near miss’
disaster. One of the reasons was inadequate IT
backup relating to their main servers. However,
it was not only their servers that were exposed
but also the business and email data stored on the
individual user PC desktops (& laptops) located
in their head office and also at a number of other
regional locations.
Like many businesses, they used MS Office
applications (e.g. Word/Excel) alongside their core
business applications and MS Outlook for managing
Email linked to a third party Internet Service
Provider (ISP).
However, there were no policies in place to back
up this data off-site. Like many SMEs, this data
is exposed to permanent loss from a variety of
threats such as fire, theft or just hardware failure
(e.g. a hard disc crash).
The permanent loss of any business data is critical
“...for larger companies there
should be an enterprise
solution whereby all business
critical data is automatically
backed-up off-site...”
by Roger Clifton-Moore,
MD of RMI
but Email is, in today’s commercial environment, a
particularly important and essential business tool.
You will have all experienced the frustration when
your email system is down even for a short period
of time! Imagine if you permanently lost all recent
message history, your contact information (phone
number and email address book), your on-line diary
as well as your email service.
There are a variety of solutions to prevent this
problem, for larger companies there should be an
enterprise solution whereby all business critical
data is automatically backed-up off-site coupled
with a resilient IT infrastructure and network to
ensure business continuity can be rapidly achieved.
For smaller companies this may not be
economically viable and they should consider
other options such as:
• For MS Office data, ensure all users back-up
their PC data regularly (daily / weekly) to
a central server or a USB Memory stick or
rewriteable CD – whatever method you use
this backup data must be stored off-site using a
cycle of backup media (e.g. a minimum cycle of
a months set of CDs).
• For Email you can use the MS Outlook ‘Backup’
option to backup the contact and message files
to a backup media device or another location.
If the ‘Backup’ is not listed in your Outlook
file directory you can
download it for free
from: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/
details.aspx?FamilyId=8B081F3A-B7D0-4B16B8AF-5A6322F4FD01&displaylang=en
• Another option for Email and data for smaller
companies is to use a web browser for your
email service such as Google Mail (free) or
Google Apps (small charge per user per annum):
http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en-GB/
business/index.html#utm_campaign=en&utm_
source=en-ha-emea-uk-bk&utm_
medium=ha&utm_term=google%20apps
These options have the advantage of providing a
permanent offsite storage location for your data
and email contacts, and the service is continually
available from any internet access point.
We are a Sussex based company, if you would like
further information about the services we can offer
or would like a copy of our BCM risk checklist do
email or contact me.
Roger Clifton-Moore MBCI
Recovery Management International
Business Continuity Management
Phone: 01273 832 996 Mobile: 07860 438 267
Member of the Business Continuity Institute
www.thebci.org
FACES & PLACES
Here it is!
About 150 people turned out for the Launch
evening of Here Restaurant and Bar in St
James Street, Brighton, recently.
Manager Louise Bailey and
chef Nathan Curran Chef with the Here team
The guests who were specially invited were
Peter Jarrette with Angie Nangle
a real mix of Sussex Society plus many TV,
sports and radio stars and friends who had
come down from London for the occasion.
Tom Smith, the Owner of the Restaurant
said, “The support we have had for our
launch has been fantastic.”
From the Bali Brasserie, Jasper and TC
Alison Taylor of Carlsberg
Beulah Grant, Brighton artist Julie Anne Gilburt,
Eastenders girl, Carol Harrison and Anita Ellison
Adam and Scott Smith
Charlotte Duck of Q-Med Restylane
and Becky Hollands
of Becky Hollands Aesthetics
Zoe Bradley and
Andrew Clews
Pretty in pink,
Jemma Garrett of
The Sun Lounge
ABSOLUTE
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These are some of the many places where you can pick up your copy of
Absolute Brighton
BRIGHTON
Brighton Station, Queens Road
Jury’s Inn Hotel
Studio 27, Queens Road
Parsons, Son and Basley, Queens Road
Starbucks, Churchill Square
Oxygen, 74 West Street
Moksha Café, 4/5 York Place,
Jimmy Chop Chop, Trafalgar Street
The Laines Deli, 31 Trafalgar Street
Easy News, 29 Trafalgar Street
The Point Hairdressers, Trafalgar Street
Rosalins Hair and Beauty Salon,
78 Trafalgar St
Fired Earth, Prince Albert Street
Gars, 19 Prince Albert Street
Ambience Gallery, Meeting House Lane
Kellerwood, 12d Meeting House Lane
Jeremy Hoye, 22a Ship Street
Brighton Beautique, 14 Ship St
She Said, Ship Street Gardens
Reiss Clothing, East Street
Toni & Guy, 68 East Street
Champneys, 24 East Street
Madame Geisha, East Street
Regent Arcade
Art at Five, Bartholomews
Karen Millen, Nile Street
Velvet, Bond Street
Art @ Tailor Made, 3 Brighton Square
Solutions inc, Hannington Quarter,
Donatellos, 1-3 Brighton Square
Fratellis, 20 Brighton Sqaure
Starbucks, Market Square
Elite dressmakers, The Lanes
Browns, Duke Street
Powder, 5a Duke St
Look Fantastic, Duke Street
Havana Restaurant, 32 Duke Street
Hotel Du Vin, 2-6 Ship Street
Electric, 18 Ship Street
Leone Clare, Upper North Street
Sabai Thai Restaurant. 165-169 Princes
Place, North Street
Juice FM, North Street
Ha! Ha! Pavilion Buildings
Dome Box Office, New Road
Treatment Rooms, 21 New Road
Okinami Restaurant, New Road
Shine Hairdressers, Gloucester Road
Midnight Communications, Foundry St
Priory Partnership, Frederick Place
Tower Point, North Road
Wagamamas, North Road
Myhotel, 17 Jubilee Square
Skin Clinics, Jubilee Square
LA Fitness, North Road
O-zone, 21 – 23 Church Street
Aruna Newsagents, 55 Gardner Street
AIB Bank, Marlborough Place
Graves Jenkins, 26 Marlborough Place
Healys Solicitors, 8 Old Steine
Venus Hairdresser, Old Steine
Terraces, Madeira Drive
Caffyns showroom, Preston Road,
Wynne Baxter, 15-19 Dyke Road
Blenios, Seven Dials
Uden Estate Agents, Seven Dials
John Hoole Estate Agents, 214 Dyke Rd
Dyke Golf Club, Devil’s Dyke, Dyke Road
Albion Hotel, King’s Road Parade
Brighton Centre, Kings Road
Brighton Metropole, Kings Road
Cavendish House, Kings Road
The Grand, Kings Road
The Thistle Hotel, Bartholomews
Old Ship Hotel, Kings Road
Holiday Inn, 137 Kings Rd,
Kings Hotel, 139-141 Kings Road
Marina West Hotel, 26 Oriental Place
Brighton House Hotel, 52 Regency Sq
Pelirocco Hotel, 10 Regency Square
Hotel Una, 55 Regency Square
Brighton Racecourse, Freshfield Road
KEMPTOWN
Seaspray Hotel, 25 New Steine
The Square Hotel, 4 New Steine
New Steine Hotel, 12a New Steine
Blanch House, 17 Atlingworth Street
New Madeira Hotel, Marine Parade
Drakes Hotel, 44 Marine Parade
Brighton Laser Clinic, Marine Parade
Sun Qube 66 St George’s Road
Spruce, 11 George Street
Gin Gin Restaurant, 74 St James Street
Forde Hairdressers, 88 St James Street
Top to Toe, 46 Upper St James Street
Four Seasons, 3 Upper Rock Gardens
Alvia Hotel, 36 Upper Rock Gardens
BRIGHTON MARINA
Karma, Waterfront
Seatle Hotel, Waterfront
Rendezvous Casino
David Lloyd, Marina
Walk of Fame Café, Waterfront
Neilson, Locksview
ASDA (Petrol station)
Marina Dental Care, Marina Square
HOVE
Skerritts, 23 Coleridge Street
Tranquility in the City, 12 Boundary Rd
Eaton Road Dental Practise, Eaton Rd
The Cricketers, Hove Cricket Ground
Tai Hair and Beauty, 7 Blatchington Rd
Robbies Car Wash, Hove Station
Zamaan, 38 Church Road
Toast of Brighton, 40 Church Road
La Fourchette, 42 Church Road
Tingleys, 46 Church Road
Callaways Estate Agents, 59 Church Rd
Fabulous Floors, 67 Church Road
Harry’s, Church Road
Alpha Contracts, 51–53 Church Road
Mishon Welton Estates, 94 Church Rd
Waves, 99 Church Road
Property Moves, 109 Church Road
Hove Family Dental Practice,
11 New Church Road
Misty’s, 116 Church Road
Coffee Republic, 57 Church Road
Mishon Mackay, 170 Church Road
Clinic Nine, 212 Church Road
Lansdowne Place Hotel, Lansdowne Pl
Arscotts, 54 Lansdowne Place
Caffé Nero, The Drive
J Farrington Dentist, 40 Norfolk Square
Starbucks, Western Road
Brighton White, 2 Hampton Place
Design Interiors, 56 Western Road
Beauty Secrets, 65 Western Road
Barneys Restaurant, Western Road
Caffe Nero, 208 Western Road
Coffee Republic, 55 Western Road
Spektra Hairdressing, 69 Western Road,
Intoto Kitchens, 119/120 Western Road
Nail Studio, 1 Brunswick Rd
Brunswick Pub, Brunswick Road
GK UNA hair salon, 19 Upper Market St
Tin Drum, Second Ave
Le Lion D’or, George Street
The Hair and Nail Loft, George Street
Diamond Nails, George Street
Murray Media, 1 Blatchington Road
Babylon Lounge, Western Esplanade
The Lawns Café, Hove Lawns, Kingsway
Hove Practice, 28 Wilbury Road
Gym and Tonic, 42 Queen Victoria Road
PORTSLADE
Tooth Smart, 137 Portland Road, Hove
Southern FM, Franklin Road, Portslade
Rivervale cars (Mazda), Victoria Rd
Caffyns Volvo, Victoria Road, Portslade
Hair and Beauty Lounge, Portland Road
Westbourne Motors, 270 Portland Road
TJ Signs, Portland Business Park
SHOREHAM/LANCING
SOUTHWICK
Frosts Cars, Brighton Road, Shoreham
Glam, 14a High Street, Shoreham
Stephanie Reed, 80 High Street
Crown and Anchor, High St, Shoreham
Identity Hair Salon, High St, Shoreham
The Smile Studio, East St, Shoreham
Hair and Nail lounge, 30 East Street,
Crop Shop, 7 St Mary’s Road, Shoreham
The Holmbush shopping centre
Shoreham Airport
Style and Silver, Bank House,
Southwick Square
WORTHING
Bryce’s Seafood, The Steine
The Fish Factory, Brighton
Sofa, Marine Parade
Casa Ciro, Marine Parade
Richard John Hair, 2 - 4 Royal Arcade
Splash FM, Guildbourne Centre
Shaun Slater Gould, Ann Street
Liming Restaurant, 13/15 New Street
Food Restaurant, New Street
Euphoric. 17 Chandos Road
Burlington Hotel, Marine Parade (Gio’s)
Tangerine Bar, Marine Parade
Caffyns Plc, Goring Rd, Goring
Montage, 29 Brighton Road
BURGESS HILL
Porsche Mid-Sussex, York Road
Burgess Hill Girls School, Keymer Road
LEWES
Lewes District Council, Southover
House, Southover Rd
Chalk Gallery, 4 North Street
Gorringes, 15 North Street
Gorringes, Market Street
Lewes Estates, High Street
The Crown Inn, 191 High Street
Seasons Of Lewes, 199 High Street
Artisan, 197 High Street
Cubitt & West, 209 High Street
Wycherley Estate Agents, 56 High Street
Cheese Please, 46 High Street
Bone, 36 High Street
White Hart Hotel, High Street
Pelham House Hotel, High Street
Wynne Baxter, 221 High Street
Shelleys Hotel, High Street
Dome Hairdressing, High Street
Laportes, 1 Lansdowne Place
Esquire, 3 Lansdowne Place
Equilibrium Health Centre, 16 Station St
Avant Garde, 28 High Street
Oyster lingerie, 5 North Court
Dorset pub, 22 Malling St
OTHER AREAS
Harwoods, London Road, Pulborough
Polka Dot, Hurstpierpoint
South Lodge Hotel, Lower Beeding
The Royal Oak, Poynings
Tottington Manor, Edburton, Henfield
NK Hair, Brick Lane Henfield
Richwards Estate Agents, Henfield
White Mischief Weddings, Henfield
Ghyll Manor, High St, Rusper
Ripples Bathrooms, Keymer Rd, Hassocks
Shepherd and Dog, Fulking
White Horse Hotel, Rottingdean
Bright on Beauty, Rottingdean
Angels n’ Saints, Rottingdean
Newick Park, Newick
Buxted Park, Uckfield
The Gallops, Woodmancote
The Ginger Fox, Woodmancote
Wickwoods, Albourne
Cowdray Park, Cowdray, Midhurst
Cromwells at Golding Barn, Small Dole
Cherrywood Events, Stanmer House
THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE MANY PLACES
YOU CAN PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY
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