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Issue 4. September/October 2015
T H E B E S T T I T L E I N T H E C O U N T Y
NEW SEASON
AW15 gets underway
BRIGHTON
FASHION WEEK
Sexy sustainable
fashion
BEAUTY
TRENDS
Chic gothic
HOLDING BACK
THE YEARS
Health & beauty specialLIVING THE DREAM
Properties and interiors
PLUS
Business pages
Chocolate Week
Bobby Zamora
Comedy Festival
Digital Festival

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6 STUFF WE…
9 PEOPLE & PLACES
18 THE DEATH OF THE BEES
21 FASHION
39 HEALTH & BEAUTY
51 FOOD & DRINK
64 TRAVEL
68 KIDS & FAMILIES
69 ENTERTAINMENT
72 MOTORING
74 SPORT
77 BUSINESS
86 BRIGHTON DIGI TAL
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Ed’s letter
I always write this letter once the magazine
is finished, which can sometimes be a
challenge as it’s often after a few late nights
proofing and checking all the pages. But it’s
not until all that is done, that it’s possible to
look across all the content and know if we’re
happy with it. And each time we do Title, it
gets better. I’m so proud of our little team –
we are most definitely greater than the sum
of our parts, and I am thrilled with this issue.
We’re all about the changing season this
month. But instead of getting all cosy with
log fires and warm milk in our cardies, we’re
out there, looking at new trends and working
with Brighton Fashion Week to look at some
of the stunning design work heading this way
over AW15. As ever, trying to stay away from
the safe, and look at the new. And talking of
new, we launch our new property section this
month, looking forward to seeing that grow.
And this month we also welcome a new team
member, Gemma Windham, who is absolute
dynamite when it comes to sales. Not just
because she’s a total winner, but she’s got a
knack for knowing what people need, rather
than just trying to sell them something that
isn’t right for them. And that’s what we’re all
about. At Title we love what we do, but we
know without our advertisers and supporters,
we don’t exist. It would be a one hand
clapping thing.
So thank you. I hope you enjoy this issue.
We’re already working on Issue 5 which is our
special Bond theme. But happy reading, and
happy autumn.
Sam x
You can find us at www.titlesussex.co.uk
and also tweeting at @TitleSussex
Or email me at sam@titlemedia.co.uk
Sam Harrington-Lowe – Managing Editor
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As the managing editor Sam is responsible for the
content of all Title publications and works to oversee the
development of the brands and support relationships with
all partners and clients.
Daniel White – Deputy and Digital Editor
dan@titlemedia.co.uk
As deputy and digital editor Dan writes feature interviews
and articles, edits copy and runs the Title website. Dan is
the man for all online queries or contact.
Frida Clementz – Design and Business Development
frida@titlemedia.co.uk
Frida is the creative force behind Title. Apart from being
our head designer, she’s key for business development,
working closely with clients to ensure they get the best
from their campaigns.
Karen Goode – Advertising and Marketing Manager
karen@titlemedia.co.uk
Karen is your go-to contact for all ad sales and commercial
account management, with a keen focus on working
with clients to generate excellent ad campaigns through
marketing and business development.
Gemma Windham - Sales & Marketing Executive
gemma@titlemedia.co.uk
As our main media sales person Gemma is responsible
for building new relationships and securing excellent ad
campaigns covering the whole of Sussex, working with the
team to ensure the right outcome.
Issue 4. September/October 2015
COntrIbutOrS
Giles Paley-Phillips, Amanda Horlington, Emily Dubberley, Danny Cobbs,
Caraline Brown, Julia Wright, Marcus Abel, Nick Mosley, Bella Whiteley, Rhys
Wilson-Plant, Charlotte Horlock, James Johnson, Lisa Moore, Gareth Penrhyn
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STUFF WE LIKE
TITLE LIKES
SASSY SENIORS
The Posh Club is an elegant event in Downtown Crawley for
older folks aged between 60 and 90, AKA swanky senior
citizens, elegant elders and glamorous golden girls. It features
classic ‘Ritzy’ high tea and fabulous entertainment and the
strict dress code is ‘very posh’.
Cabaret sideshows include tap dancers, opera singers,
comedians, London’s finest flappers, acrobats, hula hoopers,
black Elvis, Chinese Elvis and white Elvis, music hall starlets,
soubrettes, ukulele bands, acapella troupes, impersonators
and the finest ballet. It’s been running in Crawley for a couple
of years now and is set to expand to Hackney, Dorset and
South London. Performers are encouraged to volunteer, so get
in touch if you can bring something to these sassy swinging
seniors!
Every Monday
12noon - 3pm
St Mary’s Church Hall,
Wakehurst Drive, West
Sussex, RH10
www.duckie.co.uk
DESIGN A HUT
You don’t even need to be an architect. The Huts –
Eastbourne is a new competition initiative from Eastbourne
Borough Council to find iconic designs for bespoke beach
huts along the front in Devonshire Ward. They want designs
from registered architects for four of the huts, but there’s
also a separate category for members of the community to
enter designs for a community arts project hut.
As well as members of Eastbourne Borough Council, the
judging panel will include guest judges. The first announced
is sculptor Alex Chinneck, referred to as “a master of
architectural illusion” by The Guardian. It’s an exciting and
innovative project that’s part of the Coastal Culture Trail and
offers Sussex residents a chance to get involved creatively in
the regeneration of a major area in Sussex.
www.thehuts-eastbourne.co.uk
SUSSEXTOBLOWENERGYSUPPLYWIDEOPEN
Sussex is set for a gust of fresh air as construction has now begun
on the first ever offshore wind turbine farm off the South Coast.
Work on the 116 foundation positions is now underway along
with building at the onshore substation in Twineham. While
the project may take up to three years to complete, when it’s
finished, the farm should provide enough electricity to supply the
equivalent of around 300,000 homes,reducing C02 emissions by
up to 600,000 tonnes a year.
The seabed work will include the clearing of boulders along the
cable route,a task that ChrisTomlinson,Development Manager for
the Wind Farm, says will not be neglected. “Great efforts will be
made to replicate the seabed as it is now and all boulders moved
will be weighed and the new position recorded.Details of the new
positionsof theboulderswillbemadefreelyavailabletoseausers.“
To find out more about the Rampion Wind Farm visit
www.eonenergy.com/rampion
BALCOMBE GOES SOLAR
Tiny village asks nation to help it build a solar farm. Nation
does not disappoint. From Northern Ireland to Orkney and
Anglesey, over 800 people wrote a message to the West
Sussex planning officer, voicing their support for Balcombe’s
plan, and solar power in general. Joe Nixon from Repower
Balcombe said, “It’s fantastic to see this level of support…
hopefully we can inspire people everywhere to get stuck in
and take control of their energy future.”
Local views rightly carry more weight in decisions like these,
and it’s good news on that front too. The planners got 69
responses from the local area, with every single one in favour
of the application.
The planners will make their
final decision on the solar
farm by September 16th. If
they give it the go-ahead,
the next step is to raise the
money for all those panels.
Read more, get involved etc
- www.backbalcombe.org
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Rampion Wind Farm
VP12: Brighton Sea Front Promenade
Photomontage View
Final 116 WTG Layout
Viewpoint title : Brighton Sea Front Promenade
Grid reference : 531202, 103830
Direction of view : 190°
Elevation : 8m
Included angle of view : 120°
Distance to furthest (Rampion) turbine : 24.9km
Distance to nearest (Rampion) turbine : 13.9km
Date of photograph : 19th September 2012
Time of photograph : 13:00
Camera type and lens : Nikon D7000 digital SLR camera with
a 35mm lens to achieve the same view as that of a 50mm lens
on a standard 35mm film SLR camera
Camera height above ground : 1.6m
Correct viewing distance: 31cm
File Reference: P41318/37 Illustrator Files/VP12_Final Layout_PM-120.ai Rev:00
Photomontage View from Brighton Sea Front Promenade
© Crown Copyright. All rights reserved. 2015 Licence Number 100027856
Wind farm layout : Final 116 WTG layout
Number of turbine hubs visible : 116
Number of turbine blade tips visible : 116

STUFF TO DO
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NOMINATE YOUR
SUSSEX SPORTS STAR
Nominations for the
2015 Sussex Sports
Awards are now open
with 14 categories
to choose from. The
awards cater for every
sporting level in the
county, from world champion athletes and excelling local
clubs, to tireless volunteers and primary schools that commit to
keeping their pupils active and healthy.
Nominations are open for six weeks, until 12pm noon on Friday
23 October, before the event, hosted by Olympic-heptathlete
and media star Louise Hazel, takes place at The Grand Hotel,
Brighton on 27 November. Sadie Mason MBE, Chief Executive
of Active Sussex, said, “the Sussex Sports Awards is the most
prestigious event in our sporting calendar, so it’s great that
Louise can join us in recognising the achievements and
commitments of the local people.”
Nominations can be made via the Active Sussex website
www.activesussex.org
WIN FREE ICE RINK TICKETS
The Royal Pavilion Ice Rink in
Brighton is set to return this
winter and to celebrate we’re
giving away two family tickets.
Back for its sixth year on the
bounce the open-air rink, with the former Royal pleasure
palace as backdrop, will be open from 7 November until
17 January 2016, with space for 260 skaters per session, a
beginners’ area, penguin skate aids and skate sizes from ‘just
walking’ to adult.
There’s no charge for spectating for those who prefer to
sit and soak up the atmosphere and while watching you
can indulge in the rink side Bar & Kitchen offering mouth-
watering patisserie snacks including festive toffee apples
for a Christmas treat. You can also enjoy a quick drink with
one of the best view in the city or a full three-course meal
with family and friends. To enter, answer this question: What
animal shape are the ice rink skate aids?
Email your answer to dan@titlemedia.co.uk with the
subject ‘ICE RINK’ before November 7 to be in with a
chance of winning.
COOK WITH CONFIDENCE
When you think about
cooking dinner do you lack
inspiration or knowhow?
Well to gain confidence in
the kitchen and learn a whole
range of meals there is now a
free six-week course running
across Chichester to help.
The Cook with Confidence
sessions, run by Health
Champions, offer hands-
on help for creating easy,
low-cost and healthy meals.
The courses are aimed at
individuals, parents and
carers living in the Chichester
area, in a bid to encourage people to cook more often and to
help them to create delicious meals from scratch. Included in
the course are free ingredients, as well as tasty recipes, with
course participants cooking and eating the meals together at
each session. There is also the option of taking home extra
portions if you wish! For more information on how to get
involved with the Cook with Confidence sessions visit
www.health-champions.co.uk
CALL FOR INTREPID SUSSEX ADVENTURERS
Fancy yourself as
an explorer? Then
we’ve got just the
thing for you. Visit
Finland and Finnair
have launched a
campaignsearching
for a UK explorer
to go on a three
month adventure
in the arctic conditions of Finnish Lapland. The ultimate Polar
work experience position, this once in a lifetime opportunity will
see the team take part in tailor made Polar themes and activities
such as climbing frozen waterfalls, diving beneath frozen lakes,
taking part in an arctic rally and hunting for the elusive Aurora
Borealis in the heart of the frozen dark arctic landscape.
The expedition will be lead by Pasi Ikonen, who has over
10 years experience as a wilderness guide in harsh Polar
environment and, if someone from Sussex wins, we would love
them to write up their experiences as a diary feature for us. So
to apply, visit www.polarnightmagic.com where UK entrants can
enter between 14 September and 19 October 2015.
Good luck!
WIN

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PEOPLE & PLACES
WHAT
The launch of Market – the
refurbished and renamed Graze
restaurant in Hove
WHERE
Market, Western Road, Hove
WHEn
Wednesday 9 September
WHy
A chance to check out the new
décor, try some of the new menu
and meet up with a whole load of
fabulous Sussex suppliers in one
go, including Cave a Fromage,
Blackdown Spirits, Ridgeview
Vineyard, Sheridan Cooper’s and
Bedlam Brewery
Photos: Julia Claxton
WHAT WE ATE
A fabulous selection including
venison carpaccio, plums and
hazelnut, scallops with wild boar
bacon and honeyed parsnip and
polenta, and cream cheese and
mushroom balls with sweetcorn
and chilli popcorn
WHAT WE DRAnK
Wines by Sheridan Cooper’s,
Ridgeview’s Bloomsbury and
Fitzrovia fizzes, Blackdown
Gin and Bedlam Pilsner
The Market team: Kyle, Louise,
Kate, Matt, Mark and Alex
Sheridan Cooper’s Andy Rice with
Karen Goode, Gemma Windham and
Sam Harrington-Lowe of Title Sussex
Andrew Kay and Nick Mosley
Leah
Chefs Mark Harwood and
Kyle Moffat hard at work
Dominic Worrall (Bedlam Brewery), Kate Alleston
(owner), Andy Wiseman (Sheridan Cooper’s)
Sheridan O’Connell, Fatosh Kalan, Leah
Barnett, Kugar Martin-Rae, Lydia Cole
The new outside

Bride and Bridegroom with bride’s parents,
Margaret and Colin Duncton
PEOPLE & PLACES
WHAT
Best selling crime writer Peter James and wife
Lara celebrated their recent marriage with a
party, dinner and fireworks
WHERE
Their West Sussex home
WHEN
Saturday 5 September
Photos: Graham Franks
WHAT WE LOVED
The spectacular fireworks to round off an
amazing night
First dance
Guests Richard and Heidi Skerritt
Cake cutting
Fireworks
Guests Les Dennis and
his wife Claire

Guests Henry Butler and Cassie Gould
The very happy couple
Inside marquee
Georgina Maclean, Demetra Saltmarsh, PJ, LJ,
Helen Hodge, Sharon Pavoni. And Spook the
labradoodle!
Groom’s sister, Genevieve, and family, Freddie
Lawson, Nick Lawson, Genevieve Lawson, Andrew
Lawson, Belinda Lawson and Malcolm Galfe.
Group shot

Goodwood RevivalIt’s one of our absolutely most favourite dates in the social calendar
and this year did not disappoint.
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
Willys Coupe ‘'Bubba Gump',
Gassers Parade, Dominic
James
Sir Jackie Stewart, BRM P261 &
Dario Franchitti, Lotus 25, Lap
Record Display by Matt Jacques
Chef James Martin and partner
by Dominic James
Geri Halliwell
by Stephanie
O'Callaghan
Theo Paphitis, Ford
Anglia 105E, St Marys
Trophy, DrewGibson_3915
Bikers at Revival,
Adam Beresford

Pit Lane Atmosphere, Revival
2015, by Adam Beresford
Mustang & Spitfire Air Display
by Marcus Dodridge
Tiff Needell by Tim Brown
Best Dressed Competition
line-up, Revival 2015 by
Stephanie O'Callaghan
Ferrari 166 MM with other
Ferraris, Earls Court
Motor Show, Paul Melbert
Celebrating 50 Years of the
Mini Skirt by Dominic James
Freddie March Memorial Trophy
start, Drew Gibson
Sir Stirling Moss with Ross
Brawn, Ferrari 250 SWB by
Stephanie O'Callaghan

PEOPLE & PLACES
WHAT
Former lead singer of The Fortunes,
Shel Macrae, headlined the bill at
‘The David Hill Experience’
WHERE
Proud Cabaret, Brighton
WHEN
Wednesday 9 September
WHY
The event raised over £1,400 for
the Chestnut Tree House Children’s
Hospice
Photos: Graham Franks
WHAT WE DRANK
A glass of bubbly
WHAT WE LOVED
The entertainment from
comedian David Hill
From E3 Group Martin Harrigan, Rob Reaks,
Phil Riley and Lukas Wojcik
Sussex cricketer Chris
and Charlotte Liddle
Singer Jenna Hall
From Chestnut Tree House
Liz Ganney and Juliette
Macpherson
On stage singer
Krissie Duncann
On stage, David Hill
Proud Cabaret Manager Emma
Goodwin and Sam Downstairs
From the Hilton Metropole Spencer, Astrid,
Mags, George and Sascha

EMILY
DUBBERLEY
Illustration: Sue-Kim Steele Green
Putting the Sex into SuSSex
There are also complimentary
helicopter landing facilities,should
you have a Christian Grey style
billionaire to accommodate.
SEXY SUSSEX
Emily Dubberley explores some hedonistic
hotels for lovers in Sussex
As summer waves goodbye, thoughts turn to warm fires
and the heat of passion in beautiful beds, and this is one
of my favourite times of year for a sexy weekender. Think
‘dirty weekend’ and often Brighton automatically springs
to mind. Indeed, there’s even a Michael Winner film of the
same name set there. However, there are far more delights
on offer across Sussex if you look beyond the obvious in
your hunt for romance…
The glorious South Lodge hotel in Lower Beeding (near
Horsham) is ideal for old-fashioned romantics and food
lovers alike. With two award winning restaurants, including a
Michelin-starred kitchen run by Matt Gillan (and four rosettes,
along with the Michelin star) you’re sure to be able to sate your
appetite. The menu is of the modern minimalist style but we
certainly wouldn’t say no to an invitation.
The South Lodge hotel knows how to set a sensual scene too. It
lists ‘romantic snuggling’ as one of the things it’s great for. “We
have plenty of comfy ‘nooks’ and stylish ‘crannies’... whether
it’s in the grandeur of the lounge complete with crackling log
fire and tinkling grand piano, the magnificent drawing room
or a cunning spot in the welcoming lounge, an ideal place to
read, chat or have a quiet drink.” Their English Rose package
(£300 per night) includes a spacious junior suite, bottle of
Nyetimber award-winning English sparkling wine and a hat-
box full of roses. If that’s not enough for you, upgrade to add
a double shower, spa or roll-top bath or your very own four
poster. Perfect if you’re looking for a country-house escape – or
somewhere to make a Downtown fan happy.
If you’re more inclined towards getting oiled up and rubbed
down,Bailiffscliff Court Hotel and Spa in Climping is a medieval
style building – though it was actually created in 1927 – that
offers a seductive escape from normality. The spa includes
an outdoor infinity pool, along with relaxation rooms, a gym
and tennis courts; and you can book beauty and massage
treatments too. Close to Arundel Castle and the South Downs,
you can enjoy a healthy break with walks and relaxation galore
– and as stress is one of the top libido killers, there may well be
fringe benefits...
Or why not combine both with the Alexander Hotel House
and Utopia Spa (East Grinstead). This glorious hotel
combines classic architecture with modern décor and offers
in-room extras including champagne and chocolate dipped
strawberries. Should you want to opt for total hedonism, you
can choose one of their spa suites including features such as
a double bath or walk-in rain shower – along with Egyptian
cotton sheets and fluffy robes in your room. There are also
complimentary helicopter landing facilities, should you have a
Christian Grey style billionaire to accommodate.
These are just a few of the delights available across Sussex.
Look further afield than BN1 and you might be surprised at the
sensual delights that await you...
Twitter: @Cliterati1

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Marcus
AbelThe Aspirational Luddite
Photo: Noelle Douglas
“Bugger!” The wife’s nephew Julian is coming
over from the states and I’m struggling
to remove the packaging from this new
espresso machine.
“What time is he getting here?” I shout.
“He could be here any minute. Is that coffee
machine ready?” She replies while re-
arranging the sitting room for the third time.
“Nearly” I say optimistically.
“Good. We’ll have a run-through in a minute”
she says.
Two further re-arrangements and Julian has
arrived. Apparently he’s something big in
Silicon Valley – clearly the world of breast
augmentation has treated him very well as
he’s brought new-fangled tablets for us all.
He insists on calling me Uncle Mark and talks
with a transatlantic twang. Frankly I’m only
getting one word in four. I peer over to my
wife in bemusement. She frenetically nods
encouragement.
“Coffee?” I ask.
I shuffle to the kitchen, my bemusement
complete. What the hell is a ‘flat white?’
I’ve only been briefed on espressos and
cappuccinos. The wife’s sister’s prodigal son
departs after a wealth of farewells and some
disappointing coffees.
“That was nice.” I proffer.
“These tablets are amazing. He’s done ever
so well,” she says.
“What am I supposed to do with it?” I say.
“You can do all sorts of things on it. There’s a
mass of apps these days.You can play games,
organise your life. You’ll be able to look up
absolutely anything on the internet including
flat whites – though you do need to check the
authorship of the site, it’s not all true…”
The wife’s busy on the internet – checking
how much the neighbours paid for their
house, swapping amusing cat photos and
perusing the John Lewis page. I decide to
depart for the attic.
“Do you remember when we put the bridge
club results on that Amstrad word processor
in the late eighties?” I muse, feeling nostalgic.
There was a time when I seemed to be at
the cutting edge, by-passing the electronic
typewriter, moving straight from a manual
to a WP. Mind you, the screen glowed a
radioactive green and it bugged me, I
cracked it and then it died after only a few
weeks. “I found the cassettes that hold the
data, where do they fit into this tablet?” I ask.
“That’s not going to work. You’d need the
original word processor to access those.” She
exclaims.
“That went to the landfill 35 years ago.” I say.
“What are you doing now?”
“I’m watching the live flight path of Julian’s
plane home.” She says.
“Will you ring him if the plane suddenly loses
altitude; I expect he’s got an emergency
virtual runway app for that.” I say. Silence
ensues.
“How do I look up the bridge results on the
internet then?” I enquire.
“They won’t be on the internet,”
“I thought I could look up absolutely
anything.”
“But nobody’s put that on it,” she says,
exasperated. I shake my head in disbelief.
Responding to my incredulity she
encourages, “You should set up a page for
the bridge club. Johnny and Marjory will be
astounded, you’ve got all those ledgers.”
“Apart from the eighty-nine season.” I say
despairingly. “Plus you can’t trust everything
you read on the internet.” I ponder for a
second. “I think I’ll just stick to the bound
ledgers.”
Clearly the
world of breast
augmentation
has treated him
very well as he’s
brought new-
fangled tablets
for us all.
He insists on
calling me
Uncle Mark.
TiTle ColumnisT

THE DEATH OF
THE BEES
Deteriorating bee populations are a cause of concern for
many right now but what is the problem, and how can we
stop it? Daniel White investigates
T
he declining popultion of
bees in the UK has been an
issue of discussion for some
time now. With strong links
between the use of pesticides and
the dwindling bee numbers, there are
serious calls for a permanent ban on
certain pesticides. I wanted to know
exactly what pesticides are and, in
particular, neonicotinoids, so I caught
up with Sandra Bell, a campaigner
for Friends of the Earth, who explains
that, “pesticides are chemicals used
by farmers to kill insects that may
damage their crops and to control
weeds. Unfortunately, pesticides can
also harm beneficial insects like bees,
that are essential to pollinating our
crops. Neonicotinoids are a group
of pesticides that act on the nervous
system of insects, including bees.”
The University of Sussex’s Professor
Dave Goulson, a world-leading
researcher in bumblebee ecology, set
up a study in 2012 to test the effects of
neonicotinoids on bee colonies, with
dramatic findings. “Queen production
is all important to the success of a
bumblebee colony and the queen
production seemed to be particularly
badly hit by exposure to the pesticides,”
he says. “We actually found an 85%
drop in queen production.”
In light of the results, the EU introduced
a ban on two types of neonicotinoid in
December 2013, after the European
Food Safety Authority judged them
to pose an unacceptable risk to bees.
Since then a number of studies have
taken place, including the largest
global study, involving 29 scientists,
including Professor Goulson, and over
1,000 papers on the effects and risks
of systemic pesticides. The results
were published in June 2014 with
the conclusion that neonicotinoids
“are causing significant damage to a
wide range of beneficial invertebrate
species and are a key factor in the
decline of bees”.
However, in July of this year the UK
Government temporarily lifted the
EU ban, controversially allowing the
blacklisted pesticides to be used for
120 days on 5% of England’s oilseed
rape crop. The decision came after
pressure by the National Farmers
Union to lift the ban, claiming that the
temporary derogation was required
to protect crops from pests that have
damaged oilseed rape plants in the
absence of its usual chemical control.
After making contact with the NFU, their
comments stated, “the NFU disagreed
with the European Commission’s
decision in 2013 to restrict the use
of neonicotinoids to protect bees
because of uncertainty around the
evidence, and the fact that declines in
bee biodiversity were at their worst at a
time that pre-dates the introduction of
neonicotinoids by some decades.”
The problem does stem further than
just pesticides, with the rising climate
and loss of habitat leaving bees with
a limited food source, and Sanrda
explains that, “98% of our wildflower
meadows have been lost in the last 50
years, depriving bees of a key source
of food.”

Pesticides can harm
beneficial insects like
bees,which are essential for
pollinating our crops
However, a recently published study
has found evidence that the increased
use of a pesticide as a seed treatment
on oilseed rape in the UK correlated
with higher bee mortality. Worryingly,
the study also found that from 2000 to
2010 the total number of seeds treated
with the pesticide increased from less
than 1% to more than 75%. So why are
farmers so keen for the continued use
of neonicotinoids when the evidence
is so damning? “Essentially farmers
are being miss-sold pesticides,” says
Professor Goulson. “They’re being
given poor advice and it’s true that
71% of British agronomists work for
agrochemical companies. Agronomists
are the people who advise farmers and
if their job is to sell pesticides, then of
course they are going to advise the
farmer to use more than they really
need to. But if you actually try to find
published studies which show how
effective neonics are at increasing crop
yield it’s really hard.“
So is it possible for farmers to avoid the
use of pesticides if they still need to
reduce pest numbers? “You wouldn’t
think it from looking at modern farming
practices but there are alternative
ways of controlling pests,” Goulson
clarifies. “I was taught about integrated
pest management, which is a whole
philosophy based on using a range
of techniques, that are still available
to farmers, to minimise their pest
problems and have treating using
insecticide as the last resort rather than
the first resort.”
The knock-on effects of the declining
bee population are frightening.
Bumblebees pollinate many plants that
provide food for humans and therefore
a lack of bees may mean we’ll soon
face higher food prices, diminished
varieties as well as health problems.
“Many pesticides end up as residues
in our food, sometimes exceeding
legal limits,” Sandra states. “People
may also be exposed to pesticides
if they live near sprayed farmland or
use pesticide sprays in their gardens.
Some research has linked pesticides
to increases in certain cancers and
hormone disrupting effects.”
So what can we do to help save the
bees? Sandra says, “everyone can help
bees by planting bee friendly flowers
– from herbs in a pot on a windowsill
to turning your garden into a mini
wildflower meadow. You could also ask
your local council to do more to help
bees including mowing the grass less
and planting wildflowers.”
For more information on how you
can help, visit the Friends of the Earth
website www.foe.co.uk/bees
You can also get tips from the University
of Sussex on which flower to plant
www.sussex.ac.uk/lifesci/goulsonlab/
resources/flowers
Sandra Bell, Friends
of the Earth
Bee expert, Professor
Dave Goulson

BrightonFashionWeekisnowoneof THE
fashion events in the industry’s calendar
and we celebrate some of the stunning
designers showcasing this year.Stunning
autumn beauty trends are featured in our
exclusive Title photoshoot, and we take
a closer look at some lovely bridal wear.
Title Sussex
FASHION
Brighton Fashion Week • Winter boots • Beauty trends • Beautiful bridal

Sustainable fashion
Brighton Fashion Week’s mission is to
collaborate with organisations, brands
and designers from around the globe who
encourage, examine, explore and question
the world around them, sourcing materials that
would otherwise be thought of as waste.
Across the event, BFW plays host to a week
of sustainable and ethically focussed catwalk
shows, movie screenings, panel discussions
and fringe events; including a talk with Fashion
Revolution’s Orsola de Castro. As the topic of
sustainability grows ever more popular and
the practice is more prevalent in the fashion
industry, many designers are embracing
this new curve in the fashion world. Brighton
Fashion Week intends to show us just how
sustainable fashion is taking off and is just as
chic as other means of fashion production.
The future of fashion is sustainability and
sustainability is the new fashion.
Brighton Fashion Week 2015 is the UK’s only
sustainable and ethically-focussed fashion
week and will be hosting a number of events
15-17 October.
www.brightonfashionweek.com
FASHION

Helen Woollams
Helen is an award winning designer with over 15 years’
experience, graduating from the London College of
Fashion with a highly accredited final collection. Helen
launched Hellavagirl in 2011 and continues to produce
three collections a year under the label as well as
working as a freelance designer. Her collections have
been featured in many publications including Vogue
and she has showcased at London Fashion Week 2015
and Oxford Fashion Weeks 2014 and 2015. Helen has no
rules in her creative process. She often cuts straight into
cloth and shapes, and creations are born and developed
organically, then develops backwards from garment to
pattern to create the final masterpiece.
Helen Woollams will be showcasing her latest collection
at the Zeitgeist show on Friday 16 October.

Tiffany Pattinson
This collection creates
beautiful pieces using
sustainable techniques whilst
keeping costs reasonable in
order to produce pieces that
sell and promote the idea
of sustainability, and all the
products come with a little
instruction leaflet to teach
the consumer how to upcycle
their items. Setting up local
production studios that also
employpeoplewithdisabilities,
the brand continues to look for
ways to feed eco-fashion into
the mainstream fashion world.
Tiffany Pattinson is a brand that
brings sustainable fashion one
step closer to being the norm
in current society. The SS16
collection ‘The Dream Catcher’
is inspired by the gypsy
fortune-tellers of the old days.
Tiffany Pattinson will be
showcasingherlatestcollection
at the Zeitgeist show on Friday
16 October

GWEN&SYD
A contemporary fashion and accessories brand based in London.
Since graduating in 2012, Eve Tokens has become more aware of
the impact we have on the planet through fashion and works hard
to be as sustainable and ethical as possible without losing creativity.
Eve believes that ensuring minimal ecological impact on the planet
requires working with organic and Fairtrade fabrics where available,
as well as recycled or repurposed fabrics to prevent these from being
dumped in landfill.
The SS16 collection is a more minimal collection focusing on the
silhouette and colour palette, using organic cottons, bamboo and
peace silk.
GWEN&SYD will be showcasing at BFW’S Sustain Friday 16 October.

Angus Tsui
This is a label with a mission to promote and advocate environmental
sustainability in the fashion industry while providing edgy styles and
unique aesthetics. Founder Angus Tsui graduated with a BA (Hons)
Fashion Design degree at Nottingham Trent University. His budding
fashion design talent was brought to a different level at Hong Kong
Design Institute where he developed a variety of new skills in design,
pattern cutting, garment sewing and communications.
When he discovered the traditional fashion industry could cause
environmental pollution, he chose to become a sustainable fashion
designer, creating distinctive zero waste patterns and sculptural
design techniques. The collection has recently launched in the
COCKTAIL Select Shop in both China and Hong Kong.
Angus Tsui will be showcasing at BFW’s Sustain Friday 16 October.

Raggedy Rags
Hayley Trezise is an independent artisan
creating eco-couture under the name
‘Raggedy’. High fashion designs that focus
on conscious consumption, keeping both
social and environmental impact in mind.
Raggedy’s designs are innovative, wearable
art where bold shapes are sculpted, fused
and constructed using waste and pre-loved
fabrics with a signature ‘scribblestitch’ detail.
Raggedy’s objectives are to create luxury
womenswear that is inspired by sustainability
and has minimal impact on and maximum
respect for the environment. The aim is to
be an alternative to High Street/Fast Fashion
by designing collections that are timeless
and playful, enhancing and celebrating the
female form whilst encouraging women to
embrace their individuality.
Raggedy will be showcasing at BFW’s Sustain
Friday 16 October

Gabriella Sardena
As a recent womenswear fashion graduate
from the Manchester School of Art, Gabriella
has showcased her work at the Manchester
School of Art Fashion Show 2015 as well as
the Runway Competition in Gibraltar in July
2015. She is a creatively driven individual
who is inspired by experiences, quirkiness
and personalities, and artists such as
James Ostrer. Her work focuses on textiles
and surface textures, combining colours
and fabrics to create innovative looks and
materials.
Gabriella Sardena’s SS16 collection is
inspired by the innocence of femininity
in contrast to the psychotic compulsive
obsession with everything sickly sweet.
Gabriella Sardena will be showcasing at
BFW’s Zeitgeist show Friday 16 October.
Gabriella photos: AN Photography

BFW Highlights
For full listings please go to www.brightonfashionweek.com
For the first time since its launch in 2009, Brighton Fashion Week will be completely sustainable. All of the par-
ticipating designers are using ethical practices in their production process and will be asked to make a pledge
towards sustainability. This is reflected throughout the event calendar.
IndusTry neTWorkIng
15 october, Brighton open Market
A meet and greet launch event with Brighton Fashion Week team and collaborators, designers, media sponsors
and supporters of the independent fashion world as well as Brighton residents. orsola de Castro will open the
event.
sCAP PresenTs: Love your CLoThes ‘Tonne oF CLoThes’
15-17 october, Brighton open Market
A group of upcyclers, designers, artists and fashion businesses, led by resource efficiency experts WrAP, will
create new pieces out of one tonne of second-hand garments donated by Cancer research uk. Brighton Fash-
ion Week has invited local schools, fashion students and community members to get involved in this upcycling
event, making eco-fashion accessible to all.
www.loveyourclothes.org.uk
sCAP PresenTs
16 october, sallis Benney Theatre
resource efficiency experts WrAP will present a series of workshops, talks and panels throughout the day
at the sallis Benny Theatre, aiming to raise the debate on how we re-invent, re-think and re-define fashion.
Includes a workshop by nonprofit fashion organisation Made By on sourcing and benchmarking sustainable
fibres, a screening of thought-provoking documentary by Aeg The next Black, and a panel discussion on the
future of fashion.
www.wrap.org.uk/sustainable-textiles
susTAIn CATWALk shoW
16 october, All saints Church, hove
The sustain Catwalk show promotes sustainability through the showcasing of designers and practitioners who
combine innovative fashion and ethical thinking to produce unique collections.
shoWreeL
An international design competition, showreel challenges designers to create work from a brief of “beauty
from waste” to produce wearable art from recycled materials. The selected finalists will present their designs in
this choreographed live showcase, with a prize of £1000 to be awarded to the winner.
ZeITgeIsT CATWALk shoW
A showcase of the depth, breadth and variety of creative individuals and collectives working at the cutting
edge of the fashion industry today, the Zeitgeist Catwalk show looks to the future to see what can be achieved.
Twelve designers with fresh ideas and original concepts present their lines on the catwalk.
11am - 1am - vIP Wine reception at synergy Centre, West street, Brighton. Attendees - 250 (up to 500 guests).
After party for designers, Models, Press and Industry.
Brighton Fashion Week looks to the future of conscious fashion and beauty. For more information about BFW
2015, ticket sales or schedule please go to www.brightonfashionweek.com

MADE FOR
WALKING
It’s official – boots are THE THING for autumn!
Charlotte Horlock picks out some of our faves
this season…
Moda in
Pelle Soraya
Long Boots
£149.95
Moda in
Pelle Silvana
Long Boots
£169.95
Dune
Stretchy
Boots £149
Next Over
The Knee
Boots £110
Simply Bee
Knee High
Suede Boots
£85
Lotus Ladies
Rockford
Boots
£120.00
New Look
Premium
Suede
Stud Fringe
Trimmed
Boots (in
Tan or Black)
£99.99
Long Tall
Sally Black
Boots £90
Bon Prix
Over The
Knee Boots
£39.99
Autograph
Leather
Knee High
Boots £99
George
Tan Heeled
Knee High
Boots £30
Next Knee
High Boots
£120
FASHION

10 facts about Mode Bridal
1. Mode Bridal is a luxury designer wedding dress studio
based in Brighton
2. Free two hour luxury appointments with bubbly at the
owner’s private bridal studio
3. Exclusive to the UK, the store holds award-winning
collections of designer wedding dresses
4. Each bridal gown is lovingly handmade to the bride’s
measurements in the UK, Italy and France using delicate
silk and lace fabrics and the best dressmaking artistry
5. They’re a Rock My Wedding and Love My Dress
-recommended supplier providing the best styling advice
and impeccable service
6. Flexible appointments to suit brides’ schedules,
including late evening, weekends and Bank Holidays
7. Industry leading website, named as finalist in the Bridal
Buyers Awards 2015 - Best Bridal Retailer Website category
8. Exhibitor of choice at industry leading bridal events
including The National Wedding Show London Olympia,
Hilton Park Lane, Old Chelsea Town Hall, South Lodge and
Ashdown Park Hotels
9. Stockists of some of the most prestigious bridal
designers in the UK and internationally - Anna Tumas, Alan
Hannah, Lambert Creations, Terry Fox
10. Host of fabulous Designer Days including Alan
Hannah 2016 Watercolours Collection, which launches 15-
17 October with amazing discounts and exclusive gifts
For more information or to book a luxury appointment,
please contact Mode Bridal.
The team at Mode Bridal appreciate how important it is for
brides to look unforgettable on their wedding day, so they’re
really passionate about finding each bride an individual
wedding dress that really suits them, whilst at the same time
making it relaxed and fun. The shop is open by appointment
only so you’ll feel completely special when you’re there,
enjoying the exclusive and relaxed atmosphere.
You’ll find some of the finest designer wedding dresses from
bridal designers such as Alan Hannah, Anna Tumas, Lambert
Creations and Terry Fox here. So whether you’re looking for
effortless elegance or a fairy-tale charm, you can be sure they
have your dream designer wedding dress.
Mode Bridal
12 Princes Avenue
Hove BN3 4GD
01273 930990
07956 775134
info@modebridal.co.uk
www.modebridal.co.uk
A La Mode
FASHION

Fresh
faces
for
autumn
At Title we
like to stay
in touch with
fashion and
make-up
trends and
we’ve seen
a couple of
key looks that
we love for
this autumn
season.
BIG EYES
The first trend is to opt for heavy eye make-up
coupled with nude lips. This is a great look for
those that have small lips and big eyes, as you can
accentuate your eyes. We’re seeing plenty of lovely
nude lip colours in stores, from pinks to peaches. For
those big eyes, use a thin liner on your top lashes
for a daytime look or perhaps a smokey eye with a
thicker liner look for those autumnal evenings.
Credits
Shot on location at: Studio 7two9
Photography: 7two9 Photography,
www.7two9.com
Model: Vicki Bladon
Hair/MUA: Chelle from Chelle’s Belles
Beauty, www.chellesbellesbeauty.com
Stylist: Frida Clementz
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Winged eyes are huge this
season. Play it up with double
strokes and deep purples. For
extra emphasis use white liner
on the inside of your eyes
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VAMPIRE LIPS
The second trend is black, dark red
or purple lips coupled with light eye
make-up and pale skin which really
makes those luscious lips stand out
from the crowd. For a daytime look
simply wear a red lip and then for the
evening add a darker red or purple
alongside a thin liner-look on your
eyes. This is enough to make your
transition from day to night; add some
blush for even more glamour.
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MAKEUP
1. Illamasaque Lipstick in Pristine £19.50
2. The Body Shop Matte Kajal in white £10
3. Benefit They’re Real Liner in black £18.50
4. MeMeMe Lip Sheens in Wild Plum £8.95
(available 1 October)
5. Mac nude lipstick in the shade ‘Myth’ £15.50
6. Body Shop Colour Crush lipstick
in Red Siren £10
7. Body Shop skinny felt eyeliner in black £10
8. Body Shop lip liner £8
9. YSL high impact colour eye shadow Couture
Mono in Caftan and Khol £23.50
10. YSL mascara Volume Effect faux clis £25
GET THE LOOK
Chelle’s
Belles tip: If you’re
not too handy with the
liner pot and brush, why
not choose a liner pen. We
love the Maybelline Master
Graphic Liner
at just £5.99
Use a bright pop of colour on your
lips to lift this pale look and
give it added va-va-voom
4
6

We can’t promise to slow the ticking
clock but this month our Holding Back
the Years special looks at ways to stay fit
and healthy,as well as checking out some
ground-breaking anti-ageing treatments
and specialist salons across Sussex
Title Sussex
HEALTH & BEAUTY SPECIAL
Holding Back the Years • Facial reviews • Dental health • Healthy living

HOLDING BACK THE YEARS
Here at Title we don’t actually believe that it’s necessarily a good thing
to want to hang on to your youth indefinitely. With age comes wisdom
and knowledge and its own particular beauty. But we do absolutely
think it’s a good idea to keep your motor and bodywork in good running
order. So here’s a few tips for making the most of what you’ve got.
1. Take it easy
OK, so the jury is still pretty much out on this one. Can stress make you age faster? Stress places
greater pressure on the body - surges of adrenaline and cortisol as a result of being stuck in
constant ‘fight or flight’ mode cause blood pressure to rise and the heart to beat faster. Deadlines,
bulging inboxes, traffic jams and money worries – they all trigger the same response. And the
results can include anxiety, anger, depression, insomnia, raised blood pressure… so whether
or not it’s ageing you, it’s certainly not doing you any good. Take time out to relax. Try some
meditation or a long walk, and breathe deeply. And yes you DO have time. Make time.
2. Eat good fats
Keep your eyes open for the Omegas. You’re going to find these in stuff like salmon and other
fatty fishes like tuna or mackerel, and in nuts and seeds too. Avocados have monounsaturated
fats which can actually help to lower cholesterol. Good olive oil is not only super healthy, it’s also
delicious, as is good linseed oil. Again, these foods won’t necessarily battle the clock, but they’re
good for your health. Win.
3. Move your body
So this one’s a no-brainer, right? You sit around all day, you’re going to end up fat and unfit, so
get out there and shake it. Regular exercise tones muscle and helps you lose weight, boosts your
mood, and keeps you flexible. What’s not to like? You lose a few pounds and we guarantee it’ll
knock years off your appearance. There’s nothing like a middle aged spread to add a few years
to your lazy ass!

You sit
around all
day,you’re
going to
end up fat
and unfit,
so get out
there and
shake it.
4. Fall in love
OK, so we know you can’t do this to order but you remember that feeling, right? The
early days of a new relationship that magically removes your appetite and makes
you feel like you’re on top of the world? Grinning like a fool, losing weight and
feeling fine! Well there’s science here. You’re driven by testosterone and oestrogen
to fall in love, but that early honeymoon period? That’s serotonin, dopamine and
adrenalin right there. It’s the love drug. So keep your eyes peeled for love, and if
you’re in a long termer, rekindle the romance. Feel like a teenager again.
5. Drink red wine
The French are living proof, with their low rates of heart disease despite eating the
richest diet on the planet. Red wine is good for you. And not only that, it does seem
that resveratrol, which is the magic compound red wine holds, does actually have
anti-ageing properties. Not a bottle every night though, just a glass. And if you can
combine that with falling in love, cheers!
6. Yoga
The benefits from doing yoga are far greater than just developing increased
flexibility. Holding poses and concentrating on breathing helps to develop new
brain neural pathways, and improves the connection between mind and body.
Yogic breathing oxygenates cells, helping to clear toxins and give your system a
boost.
7. Superfoods!
This stuff isn’t just for hippies; there are real benefits from eating so-called
superfoods – even the NHS has published proof that eating well can help prevent
mental decline. Physically, pomegranates for example can lower cholesterol and
blood pressure, possibly act as a cancer preventative, and protect the skin from UV
rays. Goji berries are a total powerhouse of antioxidants, and help stimulate human
growth hormones to rejuvenate. Then you’ve got your spinach, broccoli, avocados,
turmeric, and tomatoes – even good chocolate! Eat your way to feeling younger
and healthier.
8. Green tea
The Marmite of the tea world. There are some pretty big claims about this tea –
including some as-yet unsubstantiated claims that it can reduce the risk of cancer
– but the nutritional facts are clear. Green tea contains B vitamins, folate (naturally
occurring folic acid), manganese, potassium, magnesium, caffeine and other
antioxidants, notably catechins. Stick the kettle on.
9. Take care of the outside
Day to day moisturising will keep skin softer and
hydrated, and using retinoids in facials to gently peel
can rejuvenate skin. Using Vitamin C serum on your
skin can help generate cell renewal and protect
against free radicals. And use an SPF during the day
outside, even when it’s not sunny.
10. Flex those brain muscles
Using your brain can help prevent mental decline.
At the Alzheimer’s Association International
Conference last year, a two-year clinical trial
showed that a combination of physical activity,
good eating, cognitive training, social activities and
management of heart health risk factors slowed
cognitive decline. But for all of us it’s good to flex
those mental muscles and stay brain-healthy. Get
out the Sudoku. Use it or lose it.
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Competitive prices for all cuts, colours and extensions
Excellent wedding hair styling
Experienced, professional stylists and skilled, friendly team
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About the spas
The Glorious Spa philosophy is to provide spa quality treatments on
the High Street, and they have certainly cracked that. With two spas
already in Chichester and Worthing they’re expanding again with a
third due to open on the south coast before Christmas. Experts in
waxing, lash extensions and of course manicures and pedicures,
these guys are constantly looking for the latest treatments that are
taking the beauty industry by storm to add to their treatment menu..
What else can you tell us?
These unique spas are also the perfect place for a get together with
sumptuous leather chairs, Nespresso coffee, and the odd glass of fizz.
This is a great place for groups as they can accommodate multiple
treatments at any one time. So if you’re celebrating a wedding, hen
party, birthday party etc, this is a great choice.
Tell us about the facial
If there was ever a thing everyone should have on a Friday afternoon,
the Alpha H Liquid Gold facial is it. Not only will it knock a few years
off your tired skin and give you a fresh glow, it leaves you walking on
air. Using the Alpha H range of products, made with naturally-derived
ingredients glycolic acid and liquorice extract, this is designed to
revitalise your skin and improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
What happens during the facial?
It starts with a cleanse, which is then followed by a scrub. The mask
part is where it gets interesting – it’s applied and your face covered
with clingfilm and a hot towel to keep the heat and moisture in, and
is actually warm and comforting. During the course of the treatment
you have a hand and arm massage, followed by removal of the mask,
and then a moisture complex is used to massage the face. So lovely
to have your forehead and scalp massaged, where all the tension is
stored. I literally floated out.
Can you see a difference?
Absolutely. It’s a facial you can choose to wear make-up over
afterwards, but I was so pleased with my fresh looking face I didn’t
wear make-up for a few days. The glycolic peel gave my skin a glow
but without any stinging or redness. I’m very impressed, and I’ve had
a lot of facials.
Anything else to know?
I’ve been to the Glorious spas a few times and they’ve always been
great. The sort of place that does a manicure properly, and doesn’t
cut your treatment short when they think you’re not looking. It’s a
bright, contemporary space with friendly staff and it’s definitely worth
signing up for their newsletter as they do lots of special offers each
month. Top tip!
A glorious experience
As part of our mission to hold back the years, we wanted to test out some
rejuvenating facials. First stop, Sam Harrington-Lowe went to try the Alpha
H Liquid Gold facial at Glorious Spa (Worthing and Chichester)
Liquid Gold Facial – 55 mins – £60
An intensive line-fighting treatment that uses vi-
tamins, fruit enzymes and Alpha-H’s Liquid Gold
formula to smooth, firm and energise. Ideal for
mature, dull and collagen-depleted skins.
Glorious Spa Worthing 01903 215725
Glorious Spa Chichester 01243 790917
www.gloriousspa.com
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more than
just teeth
The Dental Health Spa in Brighton offers much more than just
beautiful teeth treatments, and Caraline Brown went along to
try the brand new Cryogun facial.
This would be
amazing for a night
out or to give you a
boost.I’m calling it
the party-fresh facial.
This place is a real find. Under one roof
they’ve got everything you could need
for holding back those years, and packs
in the Dental Health Spa, the Derma
Health Spa and hair by Willie Hendry.
Title favourites include the air polish
for teeth, which leaves your pearlies
sparkling in seconds, and now it looks
like we can add a new one to the list –
the Cryogun facial.
As an anti-ageing treatment, this
promises really fast, visible results.
The brochure explains, “The Coolifting
gun jet-sprays the facial tissues using
a powerful CO2 flow at a very low
temperature and a very high pressure,
combined with an extremely high
concentration of atomized actives.
It is the most spectacular and rapid
treatment ever seen to challenge the
passing of time.”
The Dental Health Spa is the only place
in Sussex to offer this and it’s a brand
new treatment. So new in fact that we’re
the first to try it out. We asked Caraline
what she thought…
“When I first sat down I was a bit
nervous, particularly when they
handed me some earplugs. I really
didn’t know what to expect. Then they
took something that looked a bit like
a tennis ball and they rolled that over
my face, which got colder and colder.
Something to do with vaso-constriction,
they said. Anyway, this is when I worked
out what the earplugs were for as they
fired up the gun! It’s loud! The gun fires
all over your face and you can really feel
your skin tingling, then when you’ve
had a good blast they let you sit for
five minutes with the gun stuff on your
skin. It’s the most extraordinary feeling,
like a frozen face but still tingling. Then
afterwards they wiped my face and hey
presto!”
So, the question we’re all dying to ask
of course is whether it works…
“Actually, I couldn’t believe the results.
The bags under my eyes from bad
night’s sleep – gone. And everyone in
the office said they couldn’t believe the
results either. It genuinely made a real
difference.”
And anything else you can tell us?
“This is fast, with immediate results.
Apparently the results last 3-4 days so
I’m going out tonight to make the most
of it and show off. But this would be
amazing for a night out or to give you
a boost. I’m calling it the party-fresh
facial.”
So there you have it. Instant results that
take years off you, without any needles
or knives.
Prices start at £50 . For more
information, contact the Derma Health
Spa, upstairs at the Dental Health Spa
01273 710831
www.dentalhealthspa.co.uk
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Photo of Caraline: Julia Claxton

Face the futureThere’s nothing wrong with giving nature a bit of a helping
hand; here’s some of our picks from the beauty world…
Elemis Pro-Intense Lift Effect Day Cream
50ml £80
Stimulates the synthesis of collagen and
elastin while plumping and tightening to
restore the contours of the face and revive
the skin. One of our favourite products.
Available www.timetospa.com
Clarins Double Serum
Complete Age Control
Concentrate 30ml £55
The number one anti-
ageing serum in the UK,
rich in 20 plant extracts
to boost the skin’s vital
functions. Winner of
multiple awards.
Available Clarins counters,
Debenhans etc
Chanel Le Lift range (serum
£130, eye concentrate £65)
Chanel joined the anti-ageing
drive with their new range Le Lift in
2013, and have recently expanded
it to include new products for
2015. We love the serum and
the eye concentrate – a lovely
indulgent treat.
Available Chanel counters
skinChemists Advanced Bee Venom Facial
Serum 30ml £230
This uses the highest concentration of Bee
Venom that is currently available on the
market. Bee and snake venom, wild caviar
and apple stem cells are just a few of the
wow factor ingredients in this product, and
all have been proven successful in reversing
the effects of ageing.
www.skinchemists.com
HoMedics Newa Beauty Tool £249
Rebuilds collagen, reduces wrinkles.
Brand new non-surgical beauty tool
is the latest anti-ageing technology
and is clinically proven to rebuild
collagen and to remove up to a third
of wrinkles in just four weeks. It is the
only in-home beauty tool to reactivate
collagen production.
Available Boots
Aveda Green Science Firming Eye
Crème 15ml £38
The Green Science range is packed
with powerful plant-infused formulas,
using natural and organic ingredients
and peptides.
Available www.aveda.co.uk
HEALTH & BEAUTY

Tell us about your salon… February 2015 saw
the opening of the first Fabulous Nails and Lashes
boutique salon in Ringmer, Lewes. We offer the
ultimate in customer care, reverting back to an
uncompromising old-school style of service, where
each client is always in the forefront of our mind, from
bespoke treatments to the design of the salon. There
is no length to which we will not stretch to ensure that
they leave happy.
What makes you stand out from the crowd?
Customer service, passion, complimentary drinks
menu and free parking!
Tell us about your customers. Who comes
through the door? We have a broad scope of
regular visitors, from retired to the much younger
crowd.
Any celebrities? One or two but we don’t wish to
name drop and we respect our client’s privacy.
Sum up your best anti-ageing solution for us…
For a fresh rejuvenated face anyone of our facials are
a must! But we also have a semi-resident nurse (who
also works at the Nuffield as a theatre nurse) that
offers dermal fillers to turn back the hands of time
and reduce lines and wrinkles.
We have heard that you have started working
with Elemis… We had a meeting with Elemis just
three months after the salon opened, they liked what
they saw and we are now an Elemis spa partner,offering
both Elemis Spa-therapy treatments,such as facials and
massage, and also offering retail products in the salon
and on our website www.getfabulous.co.uk
Fabulous Nails and Lashes
78 Springett Avenue
Ringmer
Lewes
BN8 5QX
Web: www.getfabulous.co.uk
Tel: 01273814916
QUICK FIRE QUESTIONS TO
A BEAUTY THERAPIST
What is your name? Sammy
How long have you worked
at Fabulous Nails and Lashes?
I’m the founder and director of
the company that we started in
May 2012
Which treatment do you like
to get yourself when you
visit a beauty salon? Difficult
to pick one as I get massages,
facials and pedicures!
What is the most popular
treatment that people get?
We are well known for our lash
extensions so I’d say that’s one
of the most popular
What would you be if you
weren’t a beauty therapist?
I couldn’t imagine doing
anything else
Looking
FabuLous
HEALTH & BEAUTY

Title Sussex catches up with the Wax and
Thread Company to find out what makes
them stand out from the crowd
Tell us about your salon
We are a boutique salon in central Brighton specialising in
waxing and threading for both men and women.
What makes you different?
We are aware that there are numerous lovely beauty salons
in Brighton & Hove - but not one that specialised only in
waxing and threading. We know that in this day and age
there is a high demand for waxing throughout the year
and by concentrating on one thing this makes us stand out
from the crowd.
Tell us a bit about your customers
Having slowly made our name on the salon scene in
Sussex, our clientele ranges from students, professionals,
tourists and commuters! Most of our clients however are
local and have returned to the salon regularly. Brighton is
a very vibrant city full of interesting people. We get a lot of
recommendations which is also very encouraging.
Sum up your best anti-ageing solution
Here at The Wax and Thread Company we believe less
is more. A good cleansing and moisturising daily routine
goes a long way. The key is, of course, to do it daily as
well as using the correct cleanser and moisturiser for your
skin type. Bear in mind that your skin changes throughout
your lifetime depending on your age, diet, medication
etc. Your skin needs to be protected from the elements,
therefore moisturising is absolutely essential. Many
people experience excess facial hair growth as they get
older, particularly on the chin and upper lip area, and even
those brows can get a little unruly. By removing this excess
facial hair, it can give the appearance of smoother skin,
add a ‘lift’ to the eyes and most importantly make you feel
more confident.
The Wax and Thread Company
reservations@thewaxandthreadcompany.co.uk
www.thewaxandthreadcompany.co.uk
T: 01273 730727
Hair today, gone
tomorrow
DON’T GET FAT, GET
FIT THIS WINTER
Want to get into that little black dress in time for Christmas?
Lisa Moore of Fit For Moore gives her Top 5 Tips to make
sure that happens.
1) Cut out the rubbish – If there is no rubbish food in your
cupboards then you can’t eat it. Be ruthless, bin everything
and refill with healthy snacks.
2) Move More – Set an alarm to remind you to move every
hour and then when the alarm goes off, DON’T ignore it.
Move for at least five minutes and, if you can, walk slowly
for 20 minutes a day.
3) More Protein – Eating protein fills you up and sustains
you for longer, leading to less cravings and more energy.
Have protein at every meal, e.g. scrambled eggs for
breakfast, chicken salad for lunch and then steak and salad
in the evening with sweet potato wedges.
4) Plan ahead – If you know you’ve got a date or are out
with friends then check out the restaurant menu before
you go. It’s OK to ask them to ditch the fries and have a
green salad with your steak, they won’t mind!
5) ResistanceTraining – Workoutwithweightsatleastthree
times a week for 30 minutes.The best type of workout is one
that incorporates high intensity training with cardiovascular
activity such as a Metabolic Effect Class.
Lisa Moore is the Founder of Fit For Moore Personal
Training based in Haywards Heath and has over 20
years experience in the health and fitness industry. The
Metabolic Effect class runs daily in Haywards Heath, to
find out more visit www.fitformoore.co.uk
HEALTH & BEAUTY

As the summer fades away and we’re
left to look forward to the prolonged
English winter, it’s easy to forget
about your workout plan.The realities
of work, studying, friends and family
can sometimes overwhelm even the
hardiest fitness fanatics and, then
again, there’s always tomorrow.
Yet, tomorrow has come and gone
and you still haven’t begun, so what
is it that’s holding you back? Personal
Trainer Gareth Penrhyn of Penrhyn PT
explains some of the most common
excuses for skipping exercise and the
best ways to combat them head-on.
I don’t have enough time to cook
and eat healthily… You have to
prepare and plan. As individuals we all
procrastinate and put off what we need
to do but effectively we just need to find
ways to be more proactive. Exercise and
nutrition are key because if you’re going
to be a better father, a better mother or
father or just better at your job you need
to look after your brain and health. So
you have to take yourself seriously and
take yourself as a priority.
I can’t fit exercise into my work
routine… Look at how long are you
going to be in the job for: six months, a
year, two years? If you’re saying now that
you don’t have the time to workout, that
will be the same excuse next year unless
you change something. You must look
at your diary and find out when your off
time is and utilise it as best you can. It
may mean a sacrifice here and there but
we can always make time.
The weather means I can’t go out to
exercise… In England we generally have
five months of winter weather where
it can be very cold so it is important to
have options to workout indoors. It could
be as short as a 20 minute home workout
as long as you do it effectively and often.
We can train people even if they have
to be in the same spot for the entire
workout if needs be, we make it happen.
Q&A WITH PERSONAL TRAINER GARETH PENRHYN
How did you get started in the fitness industry? I have been involved in
the fitness industry for over 13 years. I’m a Level 3 Personal Trainer, I also
have a degree in Sports Science and I run Penrhyn PT.
What makes you stand out above other Personal Trainers? I’ve always
believed that if I worry about the other trainers then that will only serve as
a distraction. If I concentrate on my clients and my own self-development,
I’m always going to go forward. I always dedicate time to work on my goals,
mind-set and personal progression.
What separates those that achieve their goals from those that don’t?
Each person has a different starting point, from their age and metabolism
to their genetics and even their lifestyle choices, and the ones who
understand that and are realistic about where they’re coming from are the
ones who tend to succeed. Staying patient and sticking with the positive
changes you have made is key – remember it’s a marathon not a sprint!
How can people get in touch? If you would like to speak to me about
your own personal goals and what changes you can make today to improve
your health and lifestyle contact me to book in your free 30 minute ‘How to
Lose Weight and Gain Body Confidence’ consultation. consultation. Contact
me via my email penrhynpt@gmail.com my phone on 07763 720692, the
website www.penrhynpt.co.uk and we also run Facebook offers on our page.
FINDING TIME
FOR FITNESS
HEALTH & BEAUTY

We can’t believe there’s such a thing as National Chocolate
Week but it’s real! So we celebrate with pages of luscious,
gooey chocolatey badness. Our cocktail this month reflects
the beautiful season of autumn, and we’ve got loads of food
news and reviews.
Title Sussex
FOOD & DRINK
Recipe • National Chocolate Week • Cocktail of the Month • Food news

We can’t quite believe that there is such a thing as NATIONAL CHOCOLATE WEEK
but it’s a real, actual thing. So what better way to celebrate it than getting jiggy in
the kitchen with our favourite sticky sweet stuff?
STICKY AND SWEET
Photos: Rita Platts
ChoColate StarS
The chocolate-hazelnut paste popularised by the chocolate-makers of Turin in the 19th
century was the forerunner of Nutella, the spread that children all over the world know and love.
The dark chocolate-hazelnut ganache that fills these rich chocolate shortbread biscuits is an adult
version of that childhood treat. Make these for a special tea party – they can be baked and
assembled a day or so in advance.
Makes 20 pairs
Kit you’ll need: a 6–7cm star cutter; 2 baking sheets, lined with baking paper; a small disposable piping
bag
FOR THE DOUGH
225g unsalted butter, softened
100g caster sugar
225g plain flour
65g cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
FOR THE GANACHE FILLING
75g blanched hazelnuts
1 tablespoon caster sugar
75g dark chocolate (about 70% cocoa solids)
75ml double cream
25g unsalted butter
Pinch of salt
TO FINISH
50g dark chocolate (about 70% cocoa solids)
Icing sugar, for dusting

1. Make the dough first. Put softened butter into a mixing
bowl, or freestanding electric mixer. Beat until very creamy.
Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is much lighter in
colour and texture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
2. Sift the flour, cocoa powder and salt into the bowl and
mix in with a wooden spoon or plastic spatula, then use
your hands to bring the mixture together into a firm dough.
3. Turn the dough out on to an unfloured worktop (flour
will leave white marks on the dough) and gently knead
to a flat disc. Place the disc between two large sheets of
clingfilm and roll out to 5mm thickness. Peel off the top
layer of clingfilm and stamp out stars with the cutter. Gather
up the trimmings, then re-roll and stamp out more stars.
4. Set the stars slightly apart to allow for expansion on the
baking sheets, then cover lightly with clingfilm and chill for
15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat your oven to 180°C/350°F/
gas 4.
5. Uncover the stars and bake in the heated oven for about
12 minutes until just firm but not coloured – watch them
carefully as the chocolate dough can quickly turn very
dark around the tips (this would make the biscuits taste
bitter). Remove from the oven and leave the stars to firm
up on the baking sheets for three minutes before carefully
transferring them to a wire rack to cool – the biscuits will be
very fragile until completely cold. Leave the oven on.
6. While the biscuits are cooling, make the ganache filling.
Tip the hazelnuts into a small baking dish or tin and toast
in the oven for 7–10 minutes until a good golden brown.
Remove 20 of the best-looking nuts and set aside for the
decoration. Transfer the rest of the nuts to a food processor
(there’s no need to wait until they are cold). Add the sugar
and process until ground to a fairly fine and slightly sticky
powder.
7. Break or chop up the chocolate into even-sized pieces
and put into a small, heavy-based pan with the cream,
butter and salt. Set over very low heat and stir gently with a
wooden spoon until melted and smooth. Remove from the
heat and stir in the ground hazelnuts. Leave the ganache
on the worktop, stirring frequently, until firm enough to
spread.
8. When you are ready to assemble the stars, give the
ganache a good stir. Using about a rounded teaspoon
of ganache for each, gently spread the ganache over the
underside of half your stars. Top each star with a second
star, placing the biscuits underside to underside and
matching up the points.
9. To finish the stars, gently melt the chocolate. One
at a time, dip the base of each hazelnut in the melted
chocolate, then set it in the centre of a star. Spoon the rest
of the melted chocolate into the piping bag and pipe a
fine zigzag of chocolate across each star. Leave until set,
then very lightly dust with icing sugar. Store in an airtight
container and eat within five days.
FOOD & DRINK

Double ChoColate
SwirleD Cake
Ask the bakers what kind of cake they
make for a birthday or other special
occasion and almost inevitably they say
chocolate – the richer and more eye-
catching the better. This one ticks all the
boxes. Dark and white chocolate mixtures
are swirled together in the tins to make the
sponge layers and these are sandwiched
with a rum truffle ganache. The final,
spectacular touch is the icing: dark
chocolate ganache marbled with white
chocolate.
Serves 12
Kit you’ll need: 2 x 20.5cm round, deep
sandwich tins, greased and base-lined
FOR THE SPONGE
250g unsalted butter, softened
250g caster sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
250g self-raising flour
75g dark chocolate (about 70% cocoa
solids), roughly chopped
75g white chocolate (about 30% cocoa
solids), roughly chopped
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Good pinch of salt
FOR THE FILLING
solids), broken up
1 tablespoon dark rum
125ml whipping cream
FOR THE DARK CHOCOLATE GANACHE
solids), broken up
150ml whipping cream
FOR THE WHITE CHOCOLATE GANACHE
75g white chocolate (about 30% cocoa
solids), broken up
75ml whipping cream

1. Heat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Beat the soft butter
until creamy and mayonnaise-like. Gradually beat in the sugar
and continue beating until the mixture turns pale and fluffy.
2. Separately, beat the eggs with the vanilla extract just
until combined, then gradually add to the creamed mixture,
mixing well after each addition. Add one tablespoon of the
weighed flour with each of the last two portions of egg to
prevent the mixture from curdling. Sift the rest of the flour
and the salt into the bowl and gently fold in with a large metal
spoon. Transfer half of the mixture to another bowl.
3. Gently melt the chopped dark chocolate. Leave to cool
while you melt the white chocolate; cool this too.
4. Sift the cocoa into one bowl of cake mixture and add the
cooled melted dark chocolate, then fold them in gently until
thoroughly combined. Carefully fold the cooled melted white
chocolate into the other bowl of cake mixture.
5. You want to put roughly half of the dark chocolate mixture
and half of the white chocolate mixture into each of the
prepared tins. Spoon the two mixtures alternately into the
tins – a heaped tablespoonful of the dark chocolate mixture
into each tin and then a heaped tablespoonful of the white
chocolate mix into both tins. When you’ve finished, gently
bang each tin on the worktop several times to settle the
mixtures and eliminate any pockets of air. Carefully swirl a
chopstick or table knife through the two mixtures in each tin
to marble them.
6. Bake in the heated oven for 25–30 minutes until the
sponges feel springy when gently pressed in the centre. For
best results check the cakes after 20 minutes and rotate the
tins to be sure the sponges bake evenly. Remove from the
oven and set on a heatproof surface. Run a round-bladed
knife around the inside of the tins to loosen the sponges,
then turn out on to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
7.When the cakes are cold,make the filling.Put the chocolate
into a food processor and blitz to chop fairly finely. Stop the
machine and add the rum. Heat the cream in a saucepan until
it just comes to the boil, then, with the machine running, pour
the cream into the processor through the feed tube. When
the mixture is thick and smooth, scrape down the side of the
processor bowl, then run the machine for a couple of minutes
until the mixture is no longer warm. Transfer the mixture to a
mixing bowl, or the bowl of a free-standing mixer, and whisk
until you can create ‘ribbons’.
8. Place one sponge crust-side down on a wire rack set over
a baking sheet. Spread over the chocolate filling. Set the
second sponge on top, crust-side up. Leave to set and firm
up.
9. To make the dark chocolate ganache, put the chocolate
in the food processor and chop finely. Heat the cream until
just boiling, then, with the machine running, pour into the
processor bowl through the feed tube. Blitz until smooth.
Scrape down the side of the bowl, then run the machine
until the ganache is barely warm but still very fluid. Pour the
ganache over the cake to cover it completely, using a palette
knife if necessary to help ease the ganache down the side of
the cake.
10.Working quickly,before the dark ganache has time to set,
wash out the processor bowl and make the white chocolate
ganache in the same way. Pour it into a jug and, if necessary,
leave until it has thickened up but is still pourable – like double
cream. Then, working across from one side of the cake to the
other, pour the white ganache in thick stripes over the cake
surface, allowing it to trickle down the sides. Gently draw a
skewer along the stripes (not across them) to give a marbled
appearance. Leave until firm and set before transferring to a
cake board or serving plate. Store in an airtight container in a
cool place – not the fridge – and eat within five days.
Recipes taken from The Great British Bake Off: Celebrations
published by Hodder & Stoughton £20
Great British Bake off final will be aired Wednesday 7 October
FOOD & DRINK

KNOW YOUR BEANS
The three varieties of cocoa bean are:
• Criollo – this is the top bean. Grows in Mexico, Nicaragua, Guatemala and
Venezuela and has done for over 3000 years. Also in Colombia, Trinidad,
Jamaica and Grenada. Slightly bitter but aromatic. Pale colour giving
chocolate a reddish tinge.
• Forastero – Originates from the Upper Amazon region in South America
and now grow in Ghana, Ivory Coast and the Cameroon. This cocoa forms
the base ingredient in most chocolates.
•Trinitario–fromtheislandofTrinidadandisacrossbetweentheCriolloand
Forastero. After the cocoa plantation on the island was almost destroyed in
the eighteenth century, the two varieties were crossed. Trinitario trees are
now grown wherever Criollo is found, as well as Java, Papua-New-Guinea,
Sri Lanka and Cameroon.
LOOK AND SNAP
Take a proper look at it. What colour is it? Good quality chocolate is more
likely to have reddish tones, signifying the presence of the Criollo. A glossy
finish is desirable, and when you snap it, it should make a clear ‘crack!’
SMELL IT
Close your eyes and take in a deep smell of
the chocolate. It’s as diverse and complex as
tasting wine. Obviously you’re going to get a
hit of chocolate or cocoa, but keep in mind
the aromas of tobacco, leather, fruit, warm
spices and even maybe cheese notes.
TASTE
To check your chocolate quality, you need to
taste it!
1. Don’t chew. Allow the chocolate to melt
on your tongue.
2. Swoosh it round your mouth fully when
melted.
3. Whilst all this is going on, breathe through
it. Develop the flavour in your nose.
4. Then go in for a second crack and this time,
chew it. You’ll release different flavours. Look
out for things like butterscotch, liquorice,
coffee, bread, salt and fermented notes. All
of these signify good quality chocolate. Low
grade chocolate can result in burnt flavour.
And chocolate that is overly sweet can be the
result of trying to jazz up poor quality beans.
Alsonotehowlongyoucantasteitafterwards.
The longer it lingers, the better it is.
HOW DOES IT FEEL?
Chocolate’s melting point is 93°F, close to
body temperature. So when we melt it, it feels
unctuous and rich. In your mouth it should be
smooth, silky. Not grainy or sticky.
SO NOW YOU KNOW
There are approximately 300 different
flavours and tastes present in chocolate, and
the more you taste it, the more refined your
palate will become. Enjoy your new project –
you’re welcome!
National Chocolate Week is 12-18 October
2015 - www.chocolateweek.co.uk
TASTING NOTESThink you know your chocolate? We’ve put together some quick notes to
help you identify and appreciate good quality…

NICK
MOSLEY
♦Top-noTch nosh♦
Nick Mosley can
be found tweeting
@BrightonNickPhotos: Julia Claxton
cheers for beers
2015 has seen a spate of Italian eateries opening in Brighton, including the
excellent and rather funky Nuposto on West Street, and VIP Pizza on Old Steine,
which sources many of its authentic ingredients from its own family farms. The
latest addition is Edendum; an Italian deli and restaurant opening on East Street.
Managing director Diego Cacciolatti tells me, “At Edendum we are proud of our
roots in Piedmont (North West Italy) and we are looking forward to bringing
these unique recipes to England. The products in store will allow you to recreate
your favourites at home”.
Beer
cocktail
GreaT briTish Menu
One of my favourite chefs in Sussex is the hugely talented
Matt Gillan of the Michelin-starred The Pass at South Lodge
near Horsham. The food that he and his team produce is
astounding, and the experience is made even better by the
fact that they are all really friendly, approachable people.
Matt will be appearing on BBC 2’s Great British Menu in
late September, with the challenge to produce 21st century
dishes that honour the custodians of first class home cooking,
and pay tribute to the generations of women who have
helped make Britain the great culinary nation it is today. The
chefs have taken inspiration from the women in their families
- their mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers - and
the pioneering women of the Institute, to turn home-cooked
classics into modern masterpieces. Tune in and support a
genuinely great British chef.
Chef Matt Dillon
from The Pass
scores on The Doors
It’s perhaps not the first thing that comes to mind when booking a restaurant but are
you confident that your chosen eatery has high standards of health and hygiene? After
all we’ve all experienced a dicky tum after dining out at some point in our lives. Across
the UK, the Food Standards Agency and council Environmental Health departments
subscribe to a common national scheme called ‘Food Hygiene Ratings’, or slightly
more sexily ‘Scores on the Doors’. Restaurants and other food businesses - including
hotels and guesthouses - that serve in excess of 20 meals a day are all rated from
zero to five, with regular inspections depending on the perceived risk posed by
the business. Personally, I’d start to be concerned by a score of two or less, as
that means standard health and hygiene practices are not being followed. You can check the
Scores on the Doors for any food business online at www.scoresonthedoors.org.uk, and any reputable
business should clearly display their rating at their entrance… if its not there then ask why!
FOOD & DRINK

Food news
THE ITALIAN JOB
Edendum is a new restaurant concept comprising an Italian restaurant, deli
and café, and mixes up the time-honoured culinary traditions of northern
Italy with a modern and elegant style. We knew it was on to a winning
formula when Food Festival boss (and BAHBAs Outstanding Brightonian
winner!) Nick Mosley told us, “the food is impressive.”
Following a swanky VIP launch on 30 July the restaurant is now up and
running and features exciting dishes like beef medallions with tuna sauce,
salad of cuttlefish on a bed of creamed beans or vegetables, and yellow
onion cooked with coarse salt in a seasonal vegetable and tomato caponata
sauce on tender Bra cheese velvet cream. There are vegan options too and
of course all your Italian staples like gnocchi, pizza and pasta too.
www.edendum.co.uk
THE BRAMBLE
So it’s that time of year where the brambles and
blackberries are starting to ripen, giving us a bounty
of free fruit that can be easily foraged from the
countryside. Just remember to make sure you never
totally strip the bush of fruit, leaving some for the
wildlife, and that you ensure you pick as far away
from cars and roads as possible!
One of our favourite ways of extending the shelf
life of these delicate berries is to turn them into
a liqueur. This is fairly simple as all you need is
alcohol, time and sugar. The best way is to pick your
blackberries and chop them up into smaller pieces,
at the same time remove all stalks, damaged berries
and beasties, then cover with an equal quantity of
white sugar. Allow this to sit in a fridge for 24 - 36
hours. Strain the resulting liquid through a fine
mesh sieve. Once collected measure the volume
then add your vodka. We recommend a ratio of two
parts alcohol to one part blackberry syrup.
Once you have created this blackberry liquer, you
can also use it to create a delicious Bramble cocktail.
M I X O L O G Y G R O U P
BRAMBLE
50ml gin
25ml lemon juice
20ml gomme or sugar syrup
10ml homemade blackberry liqueur
Add everything except the liqueur to a short rocks
glass filled with crushed or smashed ice. Stir briefly
then add an additional cap of crushed ice and
slowly drip the homemade blackberry liqueur over
the top of the drink.
As a final flourish garnish with lemon and a couple
of berries.
www.mixologygroup.co.uk
LAUNCHPAD FOR GREAT SUSSEX FOOD
The South Downs Food and Drink Portal is an online showcase of the
wonderful produce in the South Downs National Park and 10 mile
radius. You can search for local produce and the great places which
sell and serve it using the Food Finder, and you can also hunt out all
the foodie things to do in the region on the events calendar. It’s a very
useful tool for foodies as it basically help you to find the best places to
buy, eat and drink and explore our stunning local fare.
www.southdownsfood.org
Cocktail
of the
Month

PhotosbyJuliaClaxton
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Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 December 2015
FREEENTRY
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Christmas hampers with Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
Jeremy’s Restaurant, Borde Hill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP
Telephone 01444 441 102 | Email reservations@jeremysrestaurant.co.uk | www.jeremysrestaurant.co.uk | Twitter @jeremysrest | Facebook Jeremys Restaurant
Contemporary dining in the idyllic rural setting of Borde Hill, near Haywards Heath. Voted in The Times’ top ten most romantic UK restaurants, 2013.
Photos:JuliaClaxtonandJamesBoardman
“My tempura seafood was like having an
indecent proposal whispered into one’s mouth
by a short-sighted pervert.”
– Julie Burchill, Title Sussex
“Whatever words I use won’t do the food
justice – it’s simply exquisite, and you’ll have to
experience it first-hand to understand what I
mean.” – Donna Martin, Inside Sussex
“Jeremy Ashpool can cook, and if you don’t
visit his restaurant, you will be more the poorer
for it.”– Maarten Hoffman, Platinum Business
Pre-Christmas Menu 1-23 December: £35pp Tuesday-Thursday, £40pp Friday & Saturday
Valid1-23December2015.Choosefromathreechoicemenu,includingvegetarianoptions.Priceincludescoffee,mincepiesandcrackers.Tuesday-Thursdaylunch&dinner£35,Friday-Saturdaylunch&dinner£40.

WecaughtupwithGentingCasinoinBrightontoget
the lowdown on their recently refurbished venue in
time for the cracking Christmas celebrations
What is the best thing about the venue? Our
exceptional customer service, we as a team like all our
customers to feel welcome, comfortable and relaxed.
We believe we go out of our way to achieve this.
Why should We have our Christmas party
With you? We are an intimate boutique style casino
and we have the facilities to hold Christmas parties up
to 25 people on our lower gaming floor. We can offer
a contemporary buffet, a drink from the bar, a learn-
to-play session with a £5 free play and exclusive use of
the room, with access to the main gaming floor, all for
£21.95 per person.
What kind of games Can We enjoy at our
Christmas party? The customers can enjoy black
jack, roulette, three card poker and slot machines with
jackpots ranging from 4k – 10k.
What kind of food & drink does the Casino
offer? We have a stylish bar, serving a large range of
bottled beer and high-end spirits; the bar is open from
2pm – 5am. We also offer a graze and play menu, with
dishes including lamb rogan josh curry, steak burger,
Chicago four cheese pizza and crispy tempura prawn
salad, to name just a few; available 6pm – 4am.
What is the Casino’s best-kept seCret? The
venue was recently refurbished and our newly improved
casino has been a revelation on how it used to look. Our
customers have been amazed at the transformation and
are excited to come back, and we’re thrilled to see so
many new faces enjoying our new look casino.
Brighton’s
premier gaming
experience
GENTING CASINOS BRIGHTON
6-8 PRESTON STREET BRIGHTON,
SUSSEX, BN1 2HN
WWW.GENTINGCASINOS.CO.UK
Opening hours: 2pm – 5am
Photographs by Richard Southall -
Emphasis Photography
QUICK QUESTIONS FOR THE GM
simon hoWe
What is the first thing you do
in the morning? Grab my phone,
read my e-mails and have a coffee with a
double shot of espresso
What is the last thing you do at
night? I text my three children, Callie,
Ethan and Lauren
What is your favourite part
about the job? Everything, especially
meeting new people around Brighton
What is your dream Customer?
Onethatenjoystheserviceandatmosphere
and comes away knowing they had a great
night out and spreads the word
red or blaCk? Has to be red

Bite-size review
Bubbles and boards at Black Lion Street
We’re no slouches when it comes to getting out and trying new things,
and a fight nearly broke out in the office when we received an exciting
wine tasting invitation from top Sussex wine merchants Sheridan
Cooper’s, Ridgeview Vineyard and The Golden Lion’s Greene Room
(upstairs at the Cricketers in Brighton’s Black Lion Street).
For those of you who don’t know, Ridgeview is one of – if not THE –
most established sparkling wine producers in Sussex, making bubbly
exactly the same way as Champagne. Their products repeatedly win
international awards, regularly trouncing the French at their own game,
and Ridgeview is a family company dedicated to the production of the
highest quality sparkling wine using traditional sparkling grape varieties
and methods. We had the chance to try some from every one of their
range, from the light golden Bloomsbury to the rich Pinot-dominated
Cavendish (which we decided is our favourite). And the awards are
well-deserved. The wines are elegant and classy but reasonably priced,
many excellent wines coming in at under £30 a bottle retail.
Sheridan Cooper’s are responsible for the deployment of Ridgeview
through Sussex into bars and restaurants and Sheridan’s Andy Rice
played host alongside Ridgview’s CEO Tamara Roberts. It’s always
a delight to see Sussex businesses doing well and we’ve seen both
these companies grow exponentially over the years. Also exciting to
see the Cricketers fielding a new menu for the private space upstairs.
Golden Lion’s Leanne Day explained, “The food upstairs in the Greene
Room for parties is now really different to our rich pub grub type menu
downstairs. We do that kind of food really well but for events and
private parties it’s better to have something else, so we’ve devised a
lot of new options, including the cheese and charcuterie boards. It’s
a different menu and we’re really pleased with it. Have you tried the
charcoal cheddar?!”
We did indeed try the charcoal cheddar which you can see on the board
top – it looks a bit like black pudding but is a lovely creamy mild cheese.
The cheese and charcuterie boards was perfect to go with the wine and
we’re looking forward to checking out the rest of the new menu soon.
We concluded that the Greene Room is a good place for a party. The
Ridgeview an impeccable option for drinking, and so much better than
prosecco (yawn), and that the sharing boards are the perfect partner.
But don’t just take our word for it…
www.sheridancoopers.co.uk
www.ridgeview.co.uk
www.cricketersbrighton.co.uk/the-greene-room
FOOD & DRINK

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Still optimistic about an Indian Summer, we investigate
one of England’s most beautiful country houses as a
weekend break option. Sam Harrington-Lowe sinks into
the luxury of Luton Hoo
Tell us about the place
Luton Hoo is one of England’s most
beautiful houses, to my mind. Although
perhaps what really sets this place apart
as an hotel – just like the other hotels
in the group like the Eastbourne Grand
and Ashdown Park – is the standard of
its service.The house is really lovely, but
I travel a lot and spend a lot of time in
hotels and there’s a really fine balance
when it comes to getting the service
right. Too over-attentive can be just as
irritating as being ignored; and there’s
a level of politeness that is the right side
of obsequiousness – one grovel too far
and it’s all too much. But the Elite group
just somehow seems to get it right.They
make you feel like you matter, without
being too sucky-up.
Apart from the jolly pleasing team of
people at the venue, it’s also a totally
breath-taking place to stay. There’s a
real sense of grandeur about this place
– and it’s got lots of charming touches
like the staircase that was designed
by Charles Mewes and Arthur Davis
– the architects who did the Ritz – and
the gardens by Capability Brown; yet
there’s nothing overbearing about it.
Interiors designed in a Belle Époque
style, the house as it stands is largely
the product of work carried out in the
18th century, but there’s been a house
on the land since 1601. It’s steeped
in history, and you can feel it in every
room – from the deconsecrated chapel
that they use for wedding hoe-downs,
to the follies in the beautiful gardens.
Tell us about your stay
The accommodation at Luton Hoo is
split into three clear areas – the main
house, the new extension and then a
smaller self-contained block by the
Warren Weir, which is very pretty, and
popular for weddings and conferences
who just like to have some privacy. We
stayed in the main house and were
overjoyed to have the Lady Zia boudoir
suite, which has the most beautiful
views overlooking the grounds. One
could feel a bit E. M. Forster about the
whole affair, and I did get a bit carried
away with the whole romanticism thing,
sitting at the writing desk looking out
through the enormous windows to the
exquisitely designed gardens. But I can
be forgiven for that. It’s rather a magical
place.
What did you do on your stay?
We actually only went up originally
for a couple of days but fell in love so
much with the venue, we extended
our stay another two nights. This gave

One could feel a bit
E.M.Forster about
it,and I did get a bit
carried away with the
whole romanticism thing,
sitting at the writing
desk looking out to the
exquisitely designed
gardens.But I can be
forgiven I think.
us a chance to make the most of the stuff to do on site.
We booked massages, and spent some time in the pool
and water spa area. We ate in all the food areas possible,
although we didn’t actually get round to afternoon tea
which was disappointing but there’s only so much food
even I can shoehorn in during a single day. (A word to the
wise – if you’re going to stay here and you want tea, book
well in advance. There’s something like a three month
waiting list at weekends!). As well as eating until we
almost popped, we also booked a clay pigeon shooting
morning with Pete, which was huge fun. We had to watch
as – well out of season – a huge cock pheasant wandered
across the range right in front of us. I swear he knew it
was August.
Bits you liked best?
It’s hard to know where to start. Loved the beautiful house,
the charming staff, and the excellent food. They’ve got
gorgeous little touches like the 1960s Luton Hoo ‘London’
cabs to take you from the main house to the spa, which
is only a couple of minutes’ walk but much more fun to
be motored across to by a liveried driver, and good Wi-Fi
throughout. And the grounds are just heavenly. The over-
arching sensation though is one of being in a place that
has excellent breeding. I totally forgot to warn my dinner
partner that he’d need a jacket and/or tie for dinner but
the concierge produced a range of ties we could borrow
with a flourish. There was no sneering or eye rolling – just
discreetandhelpfulservice.Andeveryonegetsit–fromthe
shiny nouveau riche footballer types with their designer-
clad wives and their hair extensions, to the tweed-wearing
straight-backed oldies in brogues. I like that.
TRAVEL

What could use some work?
Not a great deal. Maybe breakfast going on a bit later in the mornings – we found ourselves at the end of service
each time and I think it’s only til 10am, which if you’re on a break rather than at a conference is quite early. And
perhaps if you were there any longer than three or four days you might fancy breaking out for a night. We left the
estate for an Indian restaurant one night and there’s not a lot going on locally. But actually I think that’s a plus. It
was like being separated from reality for the best part of a week.
Sum it up for us
I would go here again. In fact, I’d go here once a month if I could, just to be in such beautiful surroundings and
to feel like a princess for a bit; I’m already looking at a weekend to come back. Come and try it – you’ll find that
paradise really is near Luton airport after all. The Mansion House
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU1 3TQ
01582 734437
www.lutonhoo.com

As well as our family roundup this month we look at the no-
nonsense Land Rover Discovery, talk to Sussex superstar
Bobby Zamora and give you the lowdown on the Brighton
Comedy Festival. Throw in our cinema roundup and there’s
something for all the family in these pages
Title Sussex
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