Discover Brighton Issue 13 March 2023

MOTHERLY ADVICE

THE WOMEN OF BRIGHTON

AFTERNOON TEA

TISBURY’S AT STANMER HOUSE

SALT SPACE THERAPY +

THE THERAPY ROOMS REVIEW

THE CELEBRATING WOMEN ISSUE

BRIGHTON BY KHALIL

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Cafe Rust first swung open its beautiful hand-carved wooden doors in January 2015 in vibrant Preston Road. Since then Barbaros, Karin and the team have opened branches in both Hove and Kemptown. Coming on board in 2017, esteemed chef Anna Quemard has been serving both quality interpretations of classic dishes and daring new ventures into the uncharted territories of food.

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MAIN DISHES

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am–6pm

Friday, Saturday 9am–9pm

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a wide range of curries and traditional dishes from across the region

SAVOURY SNACKS from spring rolls and chicken wings to  samosas and sushi

WEEKEND SPECIALS

singapore laksa and papaya salad

ASIAN DRINKS

speciality teas and coffees, bubble tea

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FRESH SANDWICHES

vietnamese banh-mi, paratha wraps, filled brioche rolls

SWEET SNACKS

asian cakes, fresh pastries, ice creams and sorbets

HOMEMADE DESSERTS

kheer, yoghurts, milkshakes and lassi

ASIAN BEERS

range of bottled beer, Cobra on tap

MARCH/2023 ISSUE 12

Welcome to the March issue of your guide to what’s on and what’s good in Brighton and Hove! This month we are celebrating our 1st anniversary and all those ladies in your life. March brings us both International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day! We have a lovely feature on some of the best advice our mums gave us on page 14, and if you’re looking for inspiration on how to treat her this Mother’s Day then head to page 23 for the top 3 afternoon teas. We’re celebrating women of Brighton from history on page 15 and have a spotlight on exciting new wellness business for women Run Like The Wolf on page 25. We have some great reviews for you this issue, too - fabulous play Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons Lemons on page 13, a delectable Sunday roast by Russell Tisbury on page 21 and a lovely well-being treatment review on page 29. Check out our exciting new feature Cooler Than You which spotlights a local fashionista! Plus - if that all wasn’t enough - we have the total rundown of the best events, live music and recommended restaurants and cheap eats for this month too. Love, Discover Brighton x

Director: Ahmed Khalil | ahmed@discoverbrighton.org

Art Direction and design: Steven Jarvis | design@discoverbrighton.org

Editorial: Nancy Duckels & Samantha Harman | features@discoverbrighton.org

Executive Editor: Kairen Kemp | editor@discoverbrighton.org

Accounts: Anna Khalil | accounts@discoverbrighton.org

Sales: sales@discoverbrighton.org

BRIGHTON EVENTS THIS MARCH 2023. OUR TOP RECOMMENDATIONS

MARCH HIGHLIGHTS

04/03 | MOVES FESTIVAL

MOVES Festival is the annual QM Records gathering, celebrating inspirational live music and energy. This is jazz, soul, poetry, rap and more, curated into one exciting event. Check it out at The Old Market on 4th March. Tickets start at £10.00. theoldmarket.com

11/03 | INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

The Brighton Dome and Brighton Women’s Centre join forces to celebrate International Women’s Day with a day of workshops, talks, music, dance, arts and crafts. All are welcome. Head to the Brighton Dome on 11th March, entry is free.

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11/03 | SARA PASCOE

Highly acclaimed comedian Sara Pascoe is here with a new stand-up show, Success Story. Sitcom star, author, podcaster and more - Sara is on the top of her entertainment game today. She is at the Brighton Dome on 11th March, tickets from £17.00. brightondome.org

16-17/03 | FATBOY SLIM

Brighton’s very own Fatboy Slim is here with a hometown show at the Brighton Centre, 16th and 17th March. This tour is fresh off the release of his latest album, ‘Right Here, Right Then,’ a celebration of the iconic Big Beach Boutique gig. Tickets from £47.95. brightoncentre.co.uk

20 - 25/03 | WISH YOU WERE DEAD

The world premiere stage adaptation of powerhouse crime author Peter James’ hit novel Wish You Were Dead is at the Theatre Royal, starring Giovanna Fletcher, Clive Mantle and George Rainsford. See this thrilling crime story unfold 20th - 25th March. Tickets from £13.00. atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton

26/03 | PHIL WANG: WANG IN THERE, BABY

Stand-up comedian Phil Wang is back with a brand new tour for 2023. Hot off the heels of his criticallyacclaimed Netflix special, plus a sparkling appearance on the David Letterman show, Phil is on fine form. See him at the Theatre Royal on 26th March, tickets from £26.65.

atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton

27/03 - 03/04 | TIM KEY

Comedian and actor Tim Key is at The Old Market with his brand new show, Mulberry, following the release of his latest book Here We Go Round The Mulberry Bush. Expect musings on lager, tracksuits and poetry from 27th March - 03rd April. Ticket prices vary. theoldmarket.com

31/03 | WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?

This musical celebration of the career of the inimitable Tina Turner is back, with a brand new cast. The show has been an international sensation and is currently touring the UK. This is their Brighton stop at the Brighton Centre on 31st March. Tickets from £37.95. brightoncentre.co.uk

21 & 22/03 | RICKY GERVAIS

The incredible Ricky Gervais really doesn’t need an introduction but we shall give you one anywaycomedy icon and pop culture hero, Ricky Gervais is responsible for some of the most successful British comedies of all time. His iconic performance as David Brent in his break-out, pioneering series The Office has gone down in history as one of the all-time great comedy characters. The Office itself has been shown in more than 90 countries with seven remakes, including the wildly successful US version. More recently his Netflix series Afterlife broke records for the streaming service, being the most watched British comedy in the world with an astounding over 100 million streams. Ricky Gervais has won a multitude of awards, including Emmys, BAFTAs and Golden Globes. He was also the recipient of the prestigious Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence in Comedy in 2016. And if that all wasn’t enough: he’s also an award-winning stand-up comedian. His latest stand-up show, Armageddon, sold out across the UK at the end of last year but no fearhe’s added more dates and fortunately for us, Brighton is on his list. See Ricky Gervais at the Brighton Centre on 21st or 22nd March. Tickets from £39.50 brightoncentre.co.uk

*MUSEUM

QUEER THE PIER / ALL MONTH

Queer The Pier is a special community-curated exhibition celebrating local LGBTIQA+ history through the stories of performers, artists, writers, activists and ordinary people who called Brighton & Hove their home over the years. Entry is free with Brighton Museum admission. brightonmuseums.org.uk.

*ART

MATT SMITH: WHO OWNS CREATIVITY? / ALL MONTH

This is an exhibition of work by Matt Smith: a ceramicist and textile artist, particularly known for his parianware forms of ceramics. His work aims to give voice to marginalised histories and reveal how history can be defined by those in authority. His work is at the Hove Museum of Creativity all month. brightonmuseums.org.uk

*MUSEUM

18/03 | SPRING HAS SPRUNG

Spring has sprung and The Booth Museum is celebrating the season! Head there for a day of familyfriendly craft activities, plus guidance on what plants and wildlife to look out for now winter is over. The day runs 10am - 4pm and entry is free. brightonmuseums.org.uk

*ART

04 - 31/03 | LUCY, JACK, GABBY

The Phoenix Art Space is pleased to present Lucy, Jack, Gabby: a showcase of three emerging neurodivergent artists who work in paint, ceramics and found objects (and more!) Join them for the opening on 3rd March, or head down to the exhibition throughout the month. phoenixbrighton.org

*ART

01 - 12/03 | DYNAMIC DOSE

LEMONS ONS LEONS

Dynamic Dose is a multi-media art installation combining a 3D sound system and light projection, designed to give attendees an intimate, immersive and reflective experience. The composition is open to all but may especially benefit those suffering from anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia or Alzheimer’s. It’s at Fabrica from 1st - 12th March. fabrica.org.uk

LEMONS LEMONS LEM LEONS LEM ONS LEMON

LEMONS, LEMONS, LEMONS, LEMONS, LEMONS...

Jenna Coleman and Aidan Turner are a couple whose relationship is traced through this political, sharp and humorous play with the ‘absurd’ premis of a world where the spoken and written word has become limited to a daily 140 words per person, per day.

The scene opens on an insightful set design from Robert Jones, a curved wall displays the minutiae of daily life. The stunning lighting design, by Aideen Malone, which identifies the word-depleted scenes with pure white fluorescent. Bernadette and Oliver’s existence develops from a warm, chance meeting at the bizarre location of a cat’s funeral into the bleak sterilised world of desperate word counting. Coleman’s lawyer Bernadette is an insecure, sometimes cold, pragmatist trying to come to understand boyfriend Turner’s activist, musician who has more respect for his political friends, his ex and their demonstrations than her profession. Before the government imposed the “hush law” the couple ‘waste’ their words somewhat whilst spinning around their feelings rather than expressing them. Post-bill they use words and communicate more succinctly. The chemistry between the two actors was sizzling whether in love or fury. Any media references to them being light weight TV ‘lovies’ should be swiftly dismissed. It was a compelling experience - you just can’t take your eyes off the stage and the rapidly changing 100 scenes. Josie Rourke’s production certainly excels in harnessing the complexity of the piece.

There are moments that catch your breath particularly as the moment that the bill is passed into law and the point where we discover why the play is so named. As the relationship breaks down the wall set symbolically disappears behind them leaving items dangling precariously in the darkness.

Sam Steiner’s script is sharp; pithy when needed and jumps between tight and expansive whether in the pre or post new law scenes.

In the end the couple use words in a more free form using singing, body language as communication between them. I like to think that they survive this and grow closer as, apart from anything else, new dating under the 140 word rule would be a nightmare. atgtickets.com/venues/theatre-royal-brighton

By Kairen Kemp

LIVE MUSIC

07/03 | SELF ESTEEM

Self Esteem’s 2021 album Prioritise Pleasure was one of the year’s most anticipated releases and for good reason: brimming with witty lyricism and foot-stomping pop rhythms in assured style, this cemented her reputation for intimate, contemporary storytelling and garnered 5* reviews from the likes of The Guardian and The Times. Self Esteem (real name Rebecca Taylor) has gone on to sell-out venues across the UK. She has been crowned BBC Music Introducing’s Artist Of The Year as well as winning Attitude Magazine’s Music Award. This is pop music at its very bestuncompromising, authentic and of course, incredibly catchy. Self Esteem is at the Brighton Dome on 7th March. Tickets from £22.50. brightondome.org

DISCOVER INTRODUCES NEW MUSIC

*LIVE MUSIC

13/03 | CASSYETTE

Alternative singer-songwriter Cassyette has amassed a cult following with over 1.2 million TikTok followers and over 5 million streams on Spotify alone. Cassyette is the new wave of female sound. See her at Chalk on 13th March, tickets from £14.00. chalkvenue.com

*LIVE MUSIC

25/03 | BILLY OCEAN

Billy Ocean is in town with a set full of fan favourites and greatest hits. With worldwide record sales of over 30 million, and an MBE awarded for services to music, Billy Ocean is a musical legend. He is at the Brighton Centre on 25th March, tickets from £30.95. brightoncentre.co.uk

*LIVE MUSIC

27/03 | DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE

Indie heavyweights Death Cab For Cutie are storming the UK on a new tour for 2023, following the release of their hotly anticipated tenth studio album, Asphalt Meadows. They are at the Brighton Dome on 27th March. Tickets from £33.00. brightondome.org

*LIVE MUSIC

31/03 | BLACK HONEY

Since forming right here in Brighton in 2014, Black Honey have won legions of fans with their nostalgia-soaked indie pop. Their last headline tour was a sell-out success and this 2023 outing is not to be missed - catch it at Chalk on 31st March. Tickets from £13.00 chalkvenue.co.uk

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KINSELLA (R&B) @KINSELLAOFFICIAL

FINNIAN JAMES (ROCK) @FINNJAMESYO

ARXX (ALT-ROCK) @ARXXBAND

LILY KNOTT (POP) @LILYKNOTT

*NIGHTCLUBS

03/03 | FOUNDATIONS X

SUPERCHARGED: METRIK

Voted one of the world’s best drum and bass producers by Drum&BassArena, Metrik is at Patterns on 31st March. With over 650 thousand listeners a month on Spotify alone, Metrik is a drum and bass star today. Tickets from £7.00. chalkvenue.com

*NIGHTCLUBS

11/03 | JUNGLE CAKES BRIGHTON

Head to The Arch dancefloor for a rumble in the jungle - firm fan favourites Jungle Cakes are bringing some of their famous junglist energy to Brighton. Get grooving at The Arch on 11th March. Tickets from £7.00. thearch.club

*NIGHTCLUBS

11/03 | SHREK RAVE

Ever fancied a Shrek Rave? Then you’re in luck! Get down to Shooshh on 11th March for a night of all things Shrek: special DJ set, giveaways, themed drinks, singalongs and apparently some Crazy Shrek Performers to boot. Tickets from £20.00. shooshh.com

*NIGHTCLUBS

25/03 | INDIE DISCOTHEQUE

This is a celebration of the classics of indie, Britpop and classic UK festival anthemsthink Arctic Monkeys, The Libertines, Blur, The Killers and more. This is Music For When The Lights Go Out - Do You Look Good On The Dancefloor? Head to Concorde 2 on 25th March. Tickets from £8.00. concorde2.co.uk

MOTHER KNOWS BEST

IN CELEBRATION OF MOTHER’S DAY, DISCOVER’S FEATURES EDITOR SAMANTHA HARMAN DID SOME DIGGING TO FIND OUT THE BEST ADVICE YOUR MOTHER (OR MOTHER FIGURE) EVER GAVE YOU…

YOU HAVE TO TRY AND SEE THE GOOD IN EVERYTHING, BECAUSE THE WORLD WILL SWALLOW YOU UP IF YOU DON’T - SAM

ALWAYS REMEMBER TO TAKE THE STICKERS OFF THE SOLES OF YOUR SHOES - NANCY

NEVER WEAR A COLOURED BRA UNDERNEATH A WHITE TOP - KAIREN

IT WILL ALL BE ALRIGHT IN THE END, AND IF IT’S NOT ALRIGHT, IT’S NOT THE END - CHARLIE

LOVE YOURSELF AND THE REST WILL FOLLOW - HELEN

MY MUM ALWAYS TOLD ME TO TRUST MY GUT INSTINCT, THE HEART IS UNBALANCED, AND THE BRAIN WILL PLAY TRICKS ON YOU - SCOTT

THERE’S A PERVERT ON EVERY CORNER - ELLIE

LEAVE THE TABLE STILL HUNGRY - KIERAN

FOR GOOD OR ILL, YOU GET PAID BACK - BARBARA

YOU CAN’T ARGUE WITH STUPIDITY - LAURA

ALWAYS CARRY A CLEAN PAIR OF KNICKERS AND A TOOTHBRUSH, YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE YOU MIGHT END UP - CLAIRE

TRAVELLING IS THE BEST THING YOU CAN DO WITH YOUR MONEY; IT’S THE EXPERIENCES YOU WILL REMEMBER NOT THE STUFF YOU BOUGHT - JENNY

DON’T BE AFRAID OF BEING AFRAID, GROWTH COMES FROM FEAR - LUCY

WAKE UP EVERY MORNING AND COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS INSTEAD OF WORRYING ABOUT WHAT YOU HAVEN’T GOT - LIA

THE WOMEN FROM BRIGHTON

TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, WE’RE SHINING A LIGHT ON THESE AMAZING WOMEN FROM HISTORY WHO CALLED BRIGHTON THEIR HOME.

By Nancy Duckels

With both a pub and a bus named after her, Martha Gunn is one of the most well-known names on this list. Martha was a Brighton resident in the Regency period, when the city was newly booming as a seaside resort. She found fame as a ‘dipper’ - a female attendant who assisted sea-swimmers change into their swimming gear and get into the water. Martha was a favourite of none other than The Prince of Wales and even enjoyed access to the kitchen at his Brighton palace, The Royal Pavilion. So strong was her association with the city, that she appeared in various popular prints of the time and even on Toby Jugs!

Brighton has a rich history of progressive politics and Minnie Turner is a fine example - a member of the Suffragette movement, fighting for a woman’s right to vote. Minnie set up her Brighton home as a Suffragette-friendly space which was both a guest-house and activist hub. The house, marked by a blue plaque on Victoria Road, was one of the foremost meeting places in the South East for the Suffrage movement. Like many of her comrades, Minnie made sacrifices for the cause: she was arrested twice and had a spell in prison. Self-taught and with a reputation for a gentle, kindly nature, Minnie Turner was ahead of her time.

Entertainer and male impersonator Vesta Tilley was a shining light in the Edwardian music hall scene, thrilling audiences of the time with her genderbending performances. Vesta’s comic sketches and songs whilst dressed variously as a judge, policeman or just simply as a man challenged convention and won her masses of fans. She became the most highly-paid female entertainer on the British stage and trod the boards up and down the country. She spent the end of her life at her seafront flat in St Aubyn’s Mansions in Hove and is commemorated there with a blue plaque.

Dr Octavia Wilberforce was not expected to become one of Brighton’s first female GPs. Born into the upper classes, she was expected to fulfil her débutante destiny and marry into the nobility. However, Octavia had other ideas: she jilted her fiancé to study medicine and open a medical retreat in Henfield that took in injured Suffragettes. She went on to become head physician at a leading hospital for women and children, and open her own practice in Montpelier Crescent, where a blue plaque stands today in her honour.

Vesta Tilley >

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COOLER THAN YOU THE DRUIDS HEAD

This delightful flint-fronted building has been standing since 1510, becoming a public house, The Druids Head, in 1830. It stands on the original town square back when Brighton was known as Brighthelm. Rumour has it the tunnels underneath the pub were used for smuggling by pirates back in the day, these tunnels have since been sealed subsequent to some historical human remains being excavated in the 1960s. It is one of the most haunted pubs in the city and the Druids team can testify to this, there have been many unexplained noises and paranormal activity heard and seen by everyone who has ever worked there. A former manager who lived on site said he had a prolific dream about a woman (ghost) standing at the end of the bar downstairs which absolutely terrified him. Lights have been seen turning on and off on their own accord and ghostly shapes have also been captured by the pub’s CCTV cameras. Voices have been heard coming from the now empty flat upstairs and another team member heard a whisper in her ear in the cellar. The pub is part of the ‘Ghost Walk of the Lanes’ which take place from Wednesday to Sunday, meet outside the Druids Head at 7.30pm and be taken on a ghostly tour of the whole area. Step in now for some amazing pub grub served daily from 11am and live music every Wednesday from 8pm. greene-kingpubs.co.uk

A brand new monthly feature celebrating the people, diversity and fashion in our city. This month it’s the gorgeous Beau Blackshaw, a budding fashion designer and bar manager, who wears her own Brighton Pavilion inspired design and we are here for it!

Who are your fashion influences? Vivienne Westwood , Sade Sanchez from LA Witch, Amy Taylor from Amyl and The Sniffers?

Where do you shop? If I’m honest I’m a charity shopaholic but my favourite place for clothes in Brighton is probably the upstairs of Snoopers Paradise. I also love the Wardrobe Clothes Agency in Hastings they sell all vintage designer clothing.

Do you know anyone who is cool enough to grace this page? If so nominate on our Instagram page @discover_btn.

TOP PICKS

PETIT POIS

From their doors on Ship Street, Petit Pois is bringing punters top French food. The ethos here is classic cuisine with a modern twist, all shot through with the very best seasonal produce. The rustic interior and excellent service complete the picture. petitpoisbrighton.co.uk

THE CHILLI PICKLE

The Chilli Pickle serves fresh, authentic Indian food in its welcoming space on Jubilee Square, showcasing an array of dishes from across the region. The emphasis is on fresh flavours and twists on the traditional. This is just good food, done very well.

thechillipickle.com

THE REGENCY RESTAURANT

One of Brighton’s most beloved institutions, The Regency Restaurant has been serving their famous seafood fare since the 1930s from its splendid vantage on Kings Road. Their menu has something for any fish fan although their spectacular seafood platters deserve an honourable mention. theregencyrestaurant.co.uk

BAR BROADWAY

Famous for their excellent Drag Brunches, Bar Broadway is a fabulous theatre and cabaret bar that offers plenty in the way of entertainment as well as drinks. Music is important here: whether it’s the professional performances or playful karaoke, you’re in for a great time. barbroadway.com

BE AT ONE

Anyone for cocktails? Then look no further than Be At One - a cocktail bar on Castle Square that specialises in delicious concoctions. There’s over a hundred cocktails to choose from and their 2-4-1 Happy Hours run every day, twice a day! beatone.co.uk/brighton

THE MESMERIST

Located in the Lanes, The Mesmerist is a chic lounge bar that’s a real hotspot in the heart of Brighton. They have regular events including themed nights, live music and DJs. There’s 3 floors, 4 bars, a roof garden and great food on offer, too. We also hear that they mix an excellent cocktail. mesmerist.pub

TISBURY’S AT STANMER HOUSE

By Samantha Harman

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IG: @stanmerhouseuk

FB: @StanmerHouseSussex

Stanmer Park happens to be one of my favourite places in Brighton, I am addicted to its endless rolling fields, secluded woodland, and clusters of candy floss-esque cherry blossom trees in spring. It is the perfect place for dog walking and lolling on the grass contemplating life. So when I discovered (see what I did there) that Chef, Russell Tisbury was at the helm in Stanmer House kitchen, knocking out his legendary Sunday Roasts I was chomping at the bit to visit for food related reasons. Arriving on Sunday evening with my perpetually starving teenage son, we entered the 18th century manor house that exudes glamorous reverence with its humongous ceilings, exquisite crystal chandeliers and oversized, original portraits that stared down at us from crimson walls. The open fires were lit, and the smoky scent of popping logs mingled with the delicious aroma of roast dinner.

We were seated and ordered without delay. Me, the slow roasted belly of pork and he, sirloin of beef. When I tell you the Yorkshire Pudding was so big you could wear it as a hat, I am not joking. The roasts also come with; garlic and herb roast potatoes, glazed beetroot and carrots, root vegetable mash, cauliflower cheese and buttered greens. The portions are generous as is the gravy offering. My pork belly came topped with perfect crispy crackling and my son’s beef was pink in the middle and melt in the mouth.

I have eaten Russell’s roasts before and can honestly tell you he has levelled up, not that he needed to. To finish we shared a sticky toffee pudding and ice cream as we were both full to bursting. This is my go-to dessert in winter. It was a delicately spiced, sweet, sticky bowl of heaven and the perfect end to an amazing meal. The roasts are just the start for Tisbury who will be launching some new food options, make sure you book a table as soon as humanly possible - Discover magazine will definitely be back, this is one of the best roasts in the city and the gorgeous surroundings make it worth the visit.

AFTERNOON TEA

THERE ARE REASONS APLENTY TO GO FOR A CREAM TEA THIS MONTH, WITH MOTHER’S DAY AND INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY TO CELEBRATE AND BESIDES, WHO DOESN’T JUST LOVE AFTERNOON TEA IN GENERAL? DELICATE FINGER SANDWICHES, SCONES WITH JAM AND CREAM AND GORGEOUS CAKES ALL WASHED DOWN WITH ENDLESS CUPS OF TEA OR SOMETHING STRONGER. READ ON TO DISCOVER OUR TOP THREE IN THE CITY.

METRODECO

Established in 2009 and now under new management, as the name suggests is decorated in Art Deco style and serves afternoon tea from Thursday to Sunday. Booking is essential as everything is made to order using only the best local ingredients with vegan and vegetarian options available. They have an array of artisanal teas and are offering a free glass of Prosecco or Nosecco right now. The venue is situated in Kemp Town off the beaten track and a stones throw from the seafront. £29.00pp

metro-deco.com

THE GRAND HOTEL

Afternoon Tea at The Grand is all about savouring the moment, you can gaze out to sea while enjoying an award-winning selection of patisserie and sandwiches. Designed by the head chef and served in the opulent Victoria Terrace and Lounge, the famous tea includes three tiers of dreamy sweet and savoury treats. Booking is advised, served daily from 2pm - 4pm and additional 12pm on Saturday and Sunday. £38.00pp grandbrighton.co.uk

REGENCY ROUTEMASTER

Afternoon Tea Bus Tour - All aboard the Regency Routemaster for an afternoon tea to remember. This beautiful vintage bus has been restored to facilitate fine dining. Sit back and relax on their tables for two or four and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea while touring the city’s iconic landmarks and then further afield to picturesque towns Rottingdean and Saltdean, then it’s back towards the Marina and Volks Railway. Expect a delightful selection of finger sandwiches, scones and cakes with gin, bubbles or tea. Prices start at £44.00pp. brightonregencyroutemaster.co.uk

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www.thenomadicsauna.co.uk

We are The Nomadic Sauna and we have hand built a traditional wood-fired Sauna on Kingston Beach, Southwick. Offering private and community sessions for everyone!

Our ethos is to create a space for the community where people can come and dedicate some time for themselves but also meet and connect with other members of the community if they wish. There are so many health and wellbeing benefits of saunas, and we are very excited to bring this to Brighton and the wider community. Saunas can improve heart health, supercharge your cells, boost your immune system, improve athletic performance, increase your brainpower, take care of your mental health and bring you joy! We have a diptank to use at low tide and the rest of the time you can swim and dip in the harbour.

Private sessions or community sessions for 30 or 60 mins.

We offer salt scrubs and clay masks to have with your sauna and you get complimentary cinnamon tea and orange slices.

The sauna fits up to 8 people in, we are open to families and allow children over the age of 5 to use the sauna if they want. The sauna has wheelchair access.

RUN LIKE THE WOLF

DISCOVER CHATTED TO PROPRIETOR, GEMMA DAVIES ABOUT HER LIFE CHANGING WELLNESS BUSINESS THAT IS MAINLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOR WOMEN.

By Samantha Harman

After a decade in London and six years working in New York, Gemma said goodbye to TV and Film producing and moved back to Sussex to start a family and launch her Wellness Business, Run Like The Wolf in Brighton. “I was inspired to start Run Like The Wolf after living in Williamsburg, which has a vibrant wellness community; the scene had so much colour and energy—everyone was so welcoming with an incredibly diverse set of skills. No linen trousers, hushed voices or spenny yoga mats—just people connecting and sharing their journeys—teaching, healing and really being authentic in their skin, which I hadn’t really experienced before. Going to a Drum Circle, a Tarot Taster, a Creative Painting Workshop or a Breathwork Session after work was a fun alternative to the (amazing) NYC bar scene. Wellness for me became socialising plus self-care, and with the bonus of no hangover the next day! I remember having a real life-changing moment at my first Sound Bath – laying on the floor with 20 complete strangers while three gurus played instruments above our heads: rain-making maracas, tuning forks and flapping eagle wings immersed us in a cacophony of sound and sensation.” Run Like The Wolf celebrates its first birthday this April 2023 and has had a successful first year hosting (mainly women’s) wellness events. They’ve sold out all their Creative Wellbeing sessions, Day Retreats and Workshops and explored and challenged themes like Purpose, The Meaning of Self-Care, Identity and Expression. Gemma is still a producer at heart and loves curating the events, bringing together Brighton’s best Teachers, Practitioners, Healers, Guides and Coaches to create a fun and welcoming space. “My idea was really just to bring a dollop of fun and spark to the Wellness world; to create a space for women to connect and to heal together. There is always a real mix of laughter AND tears at our events as we open ourselves up to experiencing different things in a group.” Run Like The Wolf’s events so far have hosted a mix of established Wellness and Mindfulness practices like Yoga, Sound Immersion, Meditation plus some more non- traditional disciplines like Stripped-Back Boxing, Self Discovery, Howling + Chanting, Inner Child Art Classes and Self Massage. The next event will be in March at Projects, The Lanes, Nile Street. A Collaboration with The Paint Club. More details coming soon.

www.runlikethewolf.com

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FB: @runlikethewolf

Gemma also has also recently launched a Reiki and Massage Clinic in Hove called “Wolf Therapies”. Check out more details on runlikethewolf.com and quote “Discover Brighton” for 25% off your first treatment.

SALT SPACE

BREATHE EASY…WITH 100% NATURAL SALT THERAPY COMPLETELY NATURAL, ORGANIC AND DRUG FREE, EVERYONE CAN BENEFIT FROM THE HEALING PROPERTIES OF SALT.

Salt therapy provides relief for a variety of respiratory and skin conditions, from COPD, asthma and eczema to bronchiectasis, bronchiolitis and sinusitis. It can help boost the immune system and can increase lung capacity. It works for both adults and children from the age of six months.

“My breathing has improved enormously. I can walk faster and going up steps is much easier. I’m not wheezing at night any more and I rarely use my inhalers during the day,” says Sue who has COPD and is a regular at Salt Space in Brighton & Hove.

The great thing about dry salt therapy is that customers simply need to sit in the treatment rooms and relax. Some take the opportunity to have a nap. The bright and cheerful children’s space has toys and a television so children can be entertained as they breathe in the health boosting salt air.

“The initial sessions relieved my daughter’s cough and bronchial symptoms enormously, particularly after the third session’” says one mum. “As a baby, she used to wake up at night coughing until she vomited. I felt that salt therapy nipped things in the bud really quickly, and her rattling cough, which sounded exactly like the cough that had previously ended up with her on antibiotics, didn’t set in anywhere near as badly as previous bouts.”

Hundreds of adults and children have enjoyed the health benefits of Salt Space since it opened seven years ago, as more and more people realise that help is at hand for their respiratory problems. The natural properties of salt mean that the rooms are highly sterile during sessions as the salt-infused air is introduced and inhaled deep into the lungs.

Visit Salt Space and breathe easy. To book your first FREE session, or for more information, please call Salt Space on 01273 973843.

SALT SPACE:

Can reduce inflammation in the airways.

Is Naturally anti-bacterial. Helps loosen excessive mucus.

DEALS: YOUR FIRST SESSION IS FREE WELCOME DEAL: 3 SESSIONS FOR £50 OR 7 SESSIONS FOR £100 SINGLE SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE, OR SAVE BY BUYING ONE OF OUR PACKAGES, SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ALL OUR SPECIAL DEALS!

Salt therapy can help reduce inflammation in the airways and help to alleviate symtoms of:

ASTHMA

BRONCHITIS

COPD

SINUSITIS

PSORIASIS

ECZEMA

WHEEZING

COUGHS

RHINITIS

HAY FEVER

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

TONSILITIS

BRONCHIECTASIS

EMPHYSEMA

CONGESTION

EAR INFECTIONS

BRONCHIOLITIS

FOR CENTURIES, PEOPLE HAVE TRUSTED THE BENEFITS OF SALT THERAPY FOR RESPIRATORY ILLNESSES, TO IMPROVE SKIN CONDITIONS AND TO STRENGTHEN THEIR IMMUNE SYSTEM.

SALT THERAPY CAN REDUCE INFLAMMATION IN THE AIRWAYS. VISIT SALT SPACE AND BREATHE EASY!

THE 21-DAY CHALLENGE : CHANGE YOUR BODY!

This program is designed to fill the gap in the health and fitness industry by providing peer support and interaction.

TAKE THE CHALLENGE AND CHANGE YOUR BODY!

The 21 Day Cleanse is a structured 21-day nutrition program using elimination protocols – the cleanse is based on cutting edge nutrition strategies designed to cleanse the whole body of unwanted toxins, melt unwanted body fat, and sculpt your body in a fun, interactive, team environment.

Starts the 1st Monday of every month, register online at: www.solgilbert.com/21-day-challenge

By Kairen Kemp

THE TREATMENT ROOMS

The Treatment Rooms is a welcoming, calming space. I sat on a comfy sofa waiting to meet with my therapist, sipping a soothing herbal tea whilst waiting to experience the CACI Non-Surgical Face Lift Facial treatment. These have been growing in popularity as an alternative to fillers and other intrusive options.

My therapist Klara led me into a treatment room, then checked my medical history and allergies. She talked me through the treatment itself: a procedure lasting 1 hour and 10 minutes using the Computer Aided Cosmetology Instrument. Originally designed for Bells Palsy and Stroke sufferers, it uses a microcurrent via metal probes with collagen-filled buds. The electrical current passes into the muscle stimulating it similar to a gym workout for the skin (Botox fans - please note that you can’t have this treatment within a month of having your injection.) She asked me if there were any areas in which I had particular concerns before leaving me to undress and get comfortable. It had been a ghastly day so the opportunity to let the cares drift away whilst lying on soft cotton sheets underneath a cosy duvet and blanket on the treatment bed was very welcome!

She began with a full cleanse and tone of my face and neck which felt wonderful. Firm pressure is needed to access the face muscles but it’s not painful. Next, Klara popped enhanced tissue repair pads on my forehead during the facial to repair any fine lines and areas of pigmentation. I felt totally relaxed throughout the treatment, which ended with an intense cooling and moisturising face mask. Afterwards my skin was glowing, areas of high pigmentation were reduced and my face felt more taut and firm. I could see that with a full course of 10 treatments over 5 weeks there could be an enduring benefit. As I floated out of the salon into the early evening air, I felt a million dollars.

The Treatment Rooms, 21 New Road, Brighton BN1 1UF 01273 818444 | thetreatmentrooms.co.uk

At Khalil Properties, we have the experience and the expertise to help you get the most out of your property. One way that we can do this is by working with you on short-term lettings: renting out your property on a short-term basis. Demands for hotel alternatives have increased in recent years and this is a prime market that we can help you explore. The benefits of short-term letting include:

Flexible pricing: As the lets are agreed for a shorter period, you can adjust your prices more regularly to keep up with changing demand and competition. You’re not tied into a fixed price over a long period, as with a long-term let.

Higher income generation: As prices can be raised during peak times and adjusted to keep bookings flowing throughout the year, you’ll be able to maximise your potential income. You can strategize your bookings to get the maximum return on your investment.

Flexibility with tenants: Obviously, hopefully all tenants are wonderful. But just in case they’re not, you’re not tied into a long-term contract. You can find better tenants quickly. Regular involvement with your property: The faster turnover of tenants means that you can access your property more regularly if you want to. It’s easy to have access for maintenance or to check the property.

Are you a landlord? Khalil Properties offers:

GUARANTEED RENT

MAINTENANCE COVER

NO LANDLORD FEES

NO VOID PERIODS

Call Ahmed at Khalil Properties on 01273 573960 or visit khalilproperties.co.uk

SQUARE TOWN HOUSE Situated in the heart of Kemp Town and a stones throw away from the seafront, this gorgeous boutique hotel is glamour personified. Whether you’re looking for a romantic getaway, a girls or boys weekend, a meeting space or even somewhere to accommodate your wedding party, then this is the place for you. squaretownhouse.com

PELIROCCO HOTEL Quirky and fun are words de jour at The Pelirocco. The venue boasts a cute Tiki style bar and every room is individually styled. There’s the Lover’s Lair with round bed, Tropical Paradise with its own hammock and record player and the Pin Up Parlour, an ode to the late Dianna Dors to name a few. hotelpelirocco.co.uk

BRIGHTON HOLIDAY PROPERTIES

Sophisticated and Luxurious Family Home. This stylish period property which sleeps eight guests, with three bedrooms, four beds and two bathrooms is in the popular area of Hanover, in easy walking distance of the seafront, Laines shopping area and town centre. brightonholidayproperties.co.uk

WANT TO RENT OUT YOUR PROPERTY ON A SHORT-TERM BASIS?

DO YOU OWN A PROPERTY THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO RENT OUT? THEN WE CAN HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT TENANTS.

1.

FLEXIBLE PRICING

As the lets are agreed for a shorter period, you can adjust your prices more regularly to keep up with the changing demand and competition. You’re not tied into a fixed price over a long period, as with a long-term let.

2.

FLEXIBILITY WITH TENANTS

Obviously, hopefully, all tenants are wonderful. But just in case they’re not, you’re not tied into a long-term contract. You can find better tenants quickly.

3.

REGULAR INVOLVEMENT WITH YOUR PROPERTY

The faster turnover of tenants means you can access your property more regularly if you want to. It’s easy to have access for maintenance or to check the property

Western Road, BN3 1AF

01273 573 960 / info@khalilproperties.co.uk

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