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Contributors WHM says a big thank you to all the talented students listed below who helped contribute to this issue, all our content is produced by local job hunters who want to expand their skills, create a professional portfolio or just be part of something great! Take a look at the talent bank on page 6 and 7 to see just some of the people who helped create Issue 89. Basil D’Souza Flick Roskrow Ben Neylan Kelly Hall Agata Gotowska Vanessa Bellringer
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Meet our talent team
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take it outside
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sensual summer scents
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bsuh: in safe hands
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BSUH: Happier Staff means healthier patients
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Rock-a-poodle
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skin & tonic
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an interview with sara cutting
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Sticky Fingers
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big screen movie programme
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behind the scenes in sussex
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StreetPass Brighton
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say yes to Young adult fiction
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FUN IN THE SUN
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kicking up summer
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chic unique
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blue lagoon
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Hair for men
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bring sophistication to the boudoir
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vegan variety
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gin and tonic
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I graduated from Middlesex University with a BA in Graphic Design. Since departing from education, I’ve been creating branding and promotional materials for students studying the various sciences at Plymouth University. Though enjoyable - and for a good cause sustaining oneself financially through charity work isn’t a viable career option! With that in mind, I set out to add some professional experience to my CV. ProActive have been great in helping me to achieve that goal. They’ve given me experience and a greater understanding of editorial design, also helping to boost my confidence as a designer in the workplace.
Morgaine Davidson After graduating from the University of Chichester with a BA in English and Creative Writing in 2012, I developed a love of the written word that lead me to stay at University for a further two years. I recently graduated again with an MA with Merit in Creative Writing, which has only fueled my passion for all kinds of creativity. Working with WHM has been incredibly informative, useful, and enjoyable. The knowledge of the staff has helped me experience the running of a fashion and lifestyle magazine first hand, which I can’t wait to put into practice. I can highly recommend it for anyone wishing to get involved in digital or creative media.
AGATA GOTOWSKA I never had a specific career before so I worked in various places just to make a living. After giving birth to my son, I soon discovered my passion for photography and realised my natural talent. Eager to learn new skills and techniques I enrolled for a photography course and in 2014 gained a Level 3 C & G qualification in Image Capture and Manipulation. At that point I decided to turn my passion into work and started preparing myself to become a freelance photographer. As my experience was mainly in other types of photography, I joined WHM to learn more about the commercial side of it.
THE PROACTIVE FAMILY Here at ProActive we work closely with our sister-company, WHM to ensure that we are consistently maintaining a high standard of professionalism and care. Providing on-the-job training, our students receive the real life experience they need to succeed within such a competitive industry. Always looking to improve what we do, we encourage our team to be creative, productive and ProActive.
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Darren Manezes Having been involved in the arts for 20 years training as a mural painter, I have decided to expand my range and move into the direction of illustration and digital design. Having completed the Graphic Design course with ProActive , this has left me in no doubt that a career within the creative industry is the path I wish to follow. Working with WHM has been immensely rewarding and beneficial, seeing how a magazine works from the inside and the valuable skills I have learnt whilst being here leaves me eager to learn more.
Kat Hoare After a career in factual television, writing and producing magazine programmes like BBC 2’s ‘See Hear’ in London, I escaped to the seaside working for Brighton & Hove Council and an educational charity. At WHM I have really enjoyed seeing my writing online and in print for the first time. I enjoyed the challenge of reviewing gigs, the Brighton Music Conference 2015 and other local Brighton Summer events. Now I want to build on my past media writing experience to break into journalism and so I am committed in finding work in that area.
KELlY HALL After finishing a diploma in Fashion Retail with Northbrook College last year, I have been involved with various fashion styling projects, from styling looks for new models’ portfolios at London School of Modelling, to showroom interning with Diane von Furstenberg to styling costumes for a TV mockumentary pilot. WHM has taught me how to turn ideas into finished articles, how to adapt to a magazine’s writing style, how to incorporate graphics in articles and to style a shoot. With this experience, and a previous career in administration, I hope to work my way up within fashion, personal and editorial styling, and create imagery that is both exciting and inspiring.
THE FIRST STEP TO CREATIVE EMPLOYMENT ProActive Training and Skills Services was conceived with the simple purpose of helping people gain sustainable employment in the creative arts and media industry.
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ver wish you could ditch the gym and work out in the park? Think sun, sweat, and a simpler approach to a fit body - no barbells, machines, or sanitizing wipes with this total body, fat-burning muscle routine. It mixes fast-paced weight loss exercises with maximum effort cardio to burn calories and boost your metabolism. All that and fresh air too, which is especially good, because once you start this workout, you’ll be gasping for air. It happens every year; the weather gets warmer, the daylight lasts longer, and the stuffy gym sounds more and more unappealing. But since spring-like weather is also a sign that bikini season is right around the corner, skipping your gym session to sip cocktails at happy hour won’t get you any closer to revealing those tight, toned abs (or reach any health or fitness goals). The good news is you can still skip the gym and get an effective total body workout. So get out of that turtle-neck and into that bikini pronto!
T K IT I T U O S DE A E
WARNING: Not all exercises are suitable for everyone and this or any other exercise program may result in injury. Any user of the exercise program assumes the risk of injury resulting from performing the exercises and using the equipment suggested. To reduce risk of injury, in your case, CONSULT YOUR HEALTH PROFESSIONAL BEFORE BEGINNING THIS EXERCISE PROGRAM.
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UPPER BODY
ABS/CORE
LOWER BODY
PUSH UPS
SITTING TWISTS
SPLIT SQUATS
1. Lie on the floor face down and place your hands about shoulder width apart while holding your torso up at arms length. 2. Next, lower yourself downward until your chest almost touches the floor. 3. Now push your upper body back up to the starting position. 4. After a brief pause at the upper contracted position, you can begin to lower yourself downward again for as many repetitions as needed. 5. Elevate your legs using a bench to make it harder.
1. Lie down on the floor placing your feet either under something that will not move or by having a partner hold them. Your legs should be bent at the knees. 2. Elevate your upper body so that it creates an imaginary V-shape with your thighs. Your arms should be fully extended in front of you, perpendicular to your torso, with your hands clasped together. This is the starting position. 3. Twist your torso to the right side until your arms are parallel with the floor and then move back to the starting position. 4. Now move to the opposite side performing the same techniques you applied to the right side and repeat.
1. Starting in a standing position, jump into a split leg position with one leg forward and one leg back, flexing the knees and lowering your hips slightly as you do so. 2. As you descend, reverse the direction, standing back up and jumping, switching the position of your legs.
LEG CIRCLES
TRICEP DIPS 1. Straighten your arms, keeping a little bend in your elbows to create tension on your triceps and away from your elbow joints. 2. Slowly bend your elbows to lower your body toward the floor until your elbows are at about a 90-degree angle, then push yourself up. 3. Be sure to keep your back close to a bench as a guide.
PULL UPS 1. Grab a bar with a grip slightly wider than your shoulder width, with your hands facing away from you. 2. Hang all the way down. 3. Pull yourself up until your chin is above the bar. 4. Slight pause and lower yourself all the way back down.
1. Raise your legs about 6-12 inches off the floor while in this position. 2. Make circles in the air with your leg. 3. Make sure your back is straight and your abs are constantly contracted.
FLUTTER KICKS 1. Lie down on the floor and extend your legs fully out with a slight bend in your knees. 2. Lift your heels about 6 inches off the floor. 3. Make small, rapid up and down scissor-like motions with your legs. 4. The key is to focus on having your mid-section do all the work and to keep your abs constantly contracted throughout the exercise.
BOX JUMP 1. Jump onto a box and back down to the same starting position. 2. Immediately repeat.
STEP UPS 1. Place your foot on a bench. 2. Stand on the bench by extending the hip and knee of your first leg, then place the foot of your second leg on the bench. 3. Step down with your second leg. 4. Return to the original standing position by placing the foot of your first leg on the floor. 5. Repeat the first step with your opposite leg.
WALL SITS 1. Stand in front of a wall (about 2 feet away) and lean against it. 2. Then slide down until your knees are at a 90-degree angle and hold, keeping the abs contracted.
LEG HOLD 1. Raise your legs about 6-12 inches off the floor and hold for 30 seconds to a minute. 2. Make sure your back is straight and your abs are constantly contracted. Article by Basil D’Souza
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Sensual Summer
Scents
Borders & I CLIMBERS
on the agenda!
t’s high summer and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers in full bloom. The sun is shining as we sit in our gardens intoxicated by the heady perfume of summer blooms, dazzled by the vibrant colours and listening to the soothing hum of bees. If, however, your outside space doesn’t quite match up to this romantic ideal of the perfect English summer garden, then there are ways to remedy the situation and add a touch of glamour. Climbers and wall shrubs take up little space and can add scent and beauty to any size of garden. Most climbing roses flower from late spring to autumn and are easy to grow along a fence, perfect for covering a bare wall or left to scramble through a tree.
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They grow upwards so they can be underplanted with shrubs and perennials to hide any bare branches. Climbing roses come in a host of shades from deep wine to light pink or white, from a delicate pale yellow to rich gold. They can be successfully teamed up with other climbers such as summer flowering clematis and honeysuckle to give a dramatic effect. When you have chosen your climbing rose, prepare a planting hole wider than the root ball, add compost if you have poor soil, tease out the roots and plant to a depth about 5cm (2”) above the level of the graft. The graft is the knot in the bark near the base of the main stem. Make sure the new plant is well watered and continue to water regularly until it is established.
Article and Photography by Flick Roskrow
Dahlias are back in fashion with their bold combinations of colour and shape, from the deep red, sensuous ‘Bishop of Llandaff’ to the spiky, red ‘Indian Summer’. Dahlia tubers can be planted in containers or straight into the border in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. You could try the exotic Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ with its starry red flowers and arching stems. If your preference is for blowsy blooms, then Gladioli add glamour to any cut flower selection. Plant the corms in spring in fertile soil in a sunny position. If grown along a wall, a climbing rose needs to be trained and tied to a network of wires or to a strong trellis. To get the maximum number of flowers, gently bend the branches horizontally and tie them in. The plant will then flower along the length of the branch. Rushfields Plant Centre, near Poynings, grow roses on site and give advice on the best rose for your colour scheme or situation. An inexpensive way to fill any gaps in an herbaceous border is to plant flowering bulbs. One of our most sumptuous and extrovert border plants is the peony. The secret of success is to plant the peony rhizomes near the soil surface. It tolerates most soils, thrives in well drained poor soil and grows in full sun or semi shade.
There is nothing quite like fresh herbs picked from your garden and added to salads or to the cooking pot. Herbs are some of the easiest edible crops to grow. You may have space for a formal herb garden but if not, then herbs can be squeezed into corners of a border or grouped in a container. Herbs that are native to the Mediterranean such as rosemary, thyme, coriander and sage thrive in well drained soil in a warm, sunny spot. Others such as parsley, sorrel, tarragon and mint can be grown in a sunny or light shade in garden soil that holds some moisture. Mint is one of the easiest herbs to grow but keep it confined to a pot or it will run through your border and become a pest. If you want to attract bees and hover flies allow herbs such as chives, rosemary, thyme, oregano, dill and borage to flower.
Summer Tips • Keep flower filled containers and hanging baskets well watered and feed regularly • Regularly deadhead your plants to enjoy a longer display of blooms • Continue successive sowing of lettuce and radishes • Install a water butt to collect rain water from gutters • Water plants in the evening, when there is less sunlight • Inspect indoor plants for pests and place outdoors in warm summer weather • Clean bird baths and feeders on a regular basis If you need new ideas for your planting schemes, many private gardens in Sussex are open to the public through the NGS National Garden Scheme during the summer months, helping to raise money for charities. Rushfields Plant Centre: www.rushfields.com NGS www.ngs.org.uk Flick Roskrow 07843 380358 for garden maintenance and planting designs. flickr2001@yahoo.com
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LOCAL NHS UPDATE
In safeHANDS With the ital sp Ho on ht ig Br at es ic rv Se e il Ster are 24/7, “ We every day,
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WHM meets Jason Reade who works in Sterile Services at Brighton hospital. We discover the important yet unknown department and get to know what goes on to make sure hospital equipment is sterilized and ready for its next use. So for those of you that have never heard of Sterile Services before we can be grateful to Jason’s 13 year experience, where he has a full knowledge of the procedures. The process starts with all instruments that have been used, as well as those that may have not been used for a period of 12 months, are collected to follow the strict procedure of sterilization. The department is laid out in a specific way to ensure the sterilized instruments and anything used is not mixed, so no cross contamination takes place. It is a lengthy process that includes a thermal disinfection, all the instruments are thoroughly cleaned to a very high standard, instruments and different sets are arranged and sealed ready to be passed through sterilisation. The temperature is as high as 134 to 137 degrees. Once this stage is completed they will be put in a deep vacuum to make sure any germs that may have entered the sealed bag have completely gone. The process is long and the quickest turnaround is 6 hours. Jason explains: “As the instruments are used non-stop we try to clean as many as we can within 24 hours as operations are on average a 24 hour turn around. At the same time staff have to be prepared for anything that may happen that day. When the theatres are working, we need to be working,” says Jason. “We are 24/7, every day, including Christmas day.”
Jason Reade Head of Sterile Services
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Jason gives us a tour of ‘The Clean Room’, in here it is so important that not even daylight enters, staff are covered head to toe in blue gowns, long gloves and hats. Jason explains: “It’s completely out of the blue and hidden down in the basement, it’s not something people are aware of, they just go into operating theatres and wonder where their instruments come from.” When we asked about the benefits of working within Sterile Services, Jason of course smiles
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust and enthuses about the opportunities, “It is great for people who would love to work within this area. We also employ people with no experience at all, as training is all on the job because many hospitals work differently from each other. The job is not for the squeamish though, blood is a normal sight and so is the rare body part.” For Jason he finds interest in the many instruments that come through
the doors, “I used to be an engineer, so I like to see how things come apart and the industrial machinery we use is very interesting.” It’s good to hear that so much detail goes into the work at Sterile Services and that they have respect for what they do and for each other. As we come to the end of our interview, Jason finalizes: “It’s getting
across to the staff how important the job they’re doing is. We try to instil this into everyone that what you’re working on can be used on a member of your family or even yourselves, so we encourage everyone to treat it the same way. There are so many quality checks that we pretty much pick everything up, because you can’t afford not to.”
getting across “ It’s to the staff how
important the job they’re doing is. We try to instill this into everyone that what you are working on can be used on a member of your family or even yourselves, so we encourage everyone to treat it the same way.
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Article and Portrait by Rebecca de Havas
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LOCAL NHS UPDATE
Happier
Staff means
Healthier
Patients
The Values and Behaviours programme developing leadership and quality care
WHM went along to the newly refurbished St Mary’s Hall building on Eastern Road to meet Lucie Brand (Communications Manager), and Nick Groves (Associate Director, 3Ts Service Modernisation) to find out more about the new Values and Behaviour Programme and the 3Ts programme currently being implemented in the BSUH hospitals across the region.
and expand and develop services as much as possible, helping those who are most seriously ill and injured. This also aims to strengthen the hospital’s role as a regional teaching hospital.
Chatting to Lucie and Nick it’s clear they’re both very passionate about their projects and proud that a unique programme like this is in operation with BSUH. The programme is all about hospital redevelopment and the three T’s stand for Teaching, Trauma and Tertiary care.
It will be no easy task with the number of people involved and complexity and nature of the subject but BSUH is continuing to be an organisation that continuously learns, improves clinical outcomes, has more efficiency and effectiveness and strives for a better financial and operational performance.
They are planning to modernise the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton
For the teams there are clear, shared goals with regular meetings to improve
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The Values and Behaviours Programme goes hand in hand with this, Lucie explained that the programme was implemented in November 2014 and sets out goals for staff to be healthier and happier. Being treated fairly and respectfully will, as a result, make a real difference to patients. The Values and Benefits Programme for 2015/2016 includes Value Based recruitment and ‘Insight’ training for 1100 staff and developing a Leadership Standard to add to the Behavioural Blueprint.
is “ BSUH continuing to be
an organisation that continuously learns, improves clinical outcomes, has more efficiency and effectiveness and strives for a better financial and operational performance.
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Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust team performance and to have much more open and effective communication. Nick also stressed the importance of management training schemes which will be implemented. He also mentioned that this is a programme that will take time, perhaps even five years, to achieve results but there is already enthusiasm from the staff. On a personal level, I mentioned that I had been a patient earlier this year and was treated in the way that they have been working towards: they seemed pleased! They believe the hospital is continually improving and going from strength to strength. With these new schemes the services are going to develop, expand and have happier staff and patients! The end result will be that patients will receive higher quality care: they will be treated with respect, dignity, kindness and compassion with their overall experience and clinical outcome enhanced.
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Article by Nigel Sullivan Photos by Royal Sussex County Hospital
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a k Poodl c Ro e An Interview With
RockaPoodle is a bespoke online shop specialising in unique printed clothing and art, all at affordable prices. WHM met designer Rachel de Cock to find out more. HOW DID YOUR BRAND NAME EVOLVE? RockaPoodle was developed from my involvement with rock music, a passion for doodling and the retro scene which brings to mind the 1950’s skirts with a poodle on them.
ANY ADVICE FOR ASPIRING DESIGNERS? Work hard, follow your vision and if you passionately believe in your work, so will others. Two years ago I never imagined I would end up in the fashion world and it just goes to show that you never know what new adventures life has in store!
WHAT ELSE CAN READERS LOOK FORWARD TO FROM ROCKAPOODLE? Customers can have a printed fabric commissioned onto bespoke garments for special events, such as hen-dos and themed parties, as well as ‘Sentiment Fabric’ consisting of printed handwritten messages from friends and family as memorable gifts. New generic prints can be arranged through Facebook feedback and new dress styles will be available this summer.
WHICH FASHION DESIGNERS STAND OUT TO YOU AND WHY? I love the cut of the clothes by Chanel, as well as the designs of Vivenne Westwood and how she was a huge part of the punk scene and believed in the freedom of expression.
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HOW DOES ROCKAPOODLE STAND APART FROM OTHER BRANDS? Customers can have any photo or doodle imaginable printed onto a tailor-made garment, from a musical note on a plain dress to an original print all over. Having an online-only shop means I can sell oneoff garments with top customer service at high street prices, whereas a physical shop would drastically affect prices. The fabric used for the garments is of high quality which will last and won’t crease, which in the long term makes the clothing sustainable too.
WHO IS YOUR TARGET AUDIENCE? Ladies of all ages and sizes who are looking for a tailored dress, top or skirt featuring a unique and exciting print.
WHAT IS THE MOST UNIQUE PRINT REQUESTED SO FAR? One customer had a photo of her dog printed in miniature all over a dress so that it looked like polka-dot from a distance. I love a good challenge and welcome new suggestions for prints, the crazier the better!
“Work hard, follow your vision and if you passionately believe in your work, so will others.” HOW ARE YOUR ONE-OFF PRINTS CREATED? The original design is transferred onto material which I then make into the garment. The dress, top and skirt are all tailored to individual measurements so that they can be as form-fitting or loose as desired.
WHAT INSPIRES YOUR DESIGNS? Music from the 1950’s to the 1980’s as well as my musical background, rockabilly style, movies and art. Music artists such as Blondie inspire me as an iconic woman, as does the artwork of Klimt and Picasso. I like to take old ideas and put them in a modern world.
Opposite Page: Dress: Rockapoodle Leather Jacket: Courtesy of Barnardo’s, £12.99 Shoes and Accessories: Stylist’s and Model’s own
Model: Rachel de Cock Photographer: Agata Gotowska Styling and Article: Kelly Hall
Above Page: Top: Rockapoodle Skirt: Courtesy of Barnardo’s, £2.99 Top Hat: Courtesy of Revamp, £5.99 to hire
Venue: The Hare and Hounds
Accessories: Stylist’s and Model’s own
WWW.ROCKAPOODLE.COM
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Skin& Tonic ail N p U p Po and ars B e r a c Skin
WHM experienced a treat anyone would welcome when we met up with beauty therapists Kayleigh and Amy of Skin & Tonic. Having each had two young children, they wanted to set up a business where they can work flexible hours around their families and provide personal, affordable beauty treatments for other busy mums like themselves, who deserve a touch of TLC.
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here’s no need to travel to a salon and waste precious time finding a parking spot; an inconvenience most women have encountered. Skin & Tonic will travel to the destination of your choice, be it a party pop up treatment, coffee mornings, prom events, or even just a mini facial at home when the kids are having tea at their friends’. For the skincare treatments, they primarily use products called ‘Botanicals’ which are natural, organic, and animalfriendly. These aromatic creams are exceedingly calming, therapeutic and suitable for all skin types. For dry or mature skin they recommend camellia (green tea) creams and favour products containing rose extract
for facials, as both treatments are packed full of vital anti-oxidants, vitamins and minerals. Other treatments they offer include; a spray tan, using the very same tanning solution as Katie Price called ‘Crazy Angel’; manicure and pedicures including a gel polish, as well as eyelash extensions, brow shaping and tinting, which we decided to try for ourselves. Their professional manner was effective and reassuring, as having your eyebrows reshaped isn’t the most soothing experience. They were friendly and very informative as they plucked away, not missing a single hair. The whole process was completely painless, a miracle some would say.
Once we had tried and tested some of their treatments, WHM asked Kayleigh and Amy more about their roles in the business. Amy, a thirty-five year old mum who doesn’t look a day over twenty-five, has found that her passion lies in skin care and massage. She decided to retrain four years ago after having her second child, as she was previously selling fine wine. So, feeling inspired, she studied at ISIS Beauty Academy where she gained the updated skills she needed. Kayleigh, twenty-seven and glowing with youth, trained some ten years ago in beauty and aromatherapy. She has since learned new skills such as lash extensions and threading. Both mums came together and set up Skin & Tonic in September 2014, and have since been helping women feel beautiful around their busy schedules. On top of whizzing around the business and children, they also take every Wednesday to help the ladies at Age UK smile by polishing their nails whilst they have their hair done in the salon.
Article by Vanessa Bellringer
“Skin and Tonic will travel to the destination of your choice... even just a mini facial at home when the kids are having tea at their friends.”
A primary example of Skin & Tonic’s customer care is evident in a challenge they faced not so long ago when a young girl of sixteen decided she wanted a spray tan for her prom. However, a problem arose when she wanted the darkest colour they had available. Being the good Samaritans that they are, they advised her that a lighter shade would be more beneficial and refused to give her the dark spray. Eventually she agreed, and ended up arriving at her prom with a beautiful natural glow, grateful for their better judgment. So never fear, you will not leave unsatisfied, or looking like an orange. The advice they give to any aspiring beauty therapists out there is to find the right place for training. There are lots of colleges to look into, but make sure you go to one that is suitable for the training you need and find the role you are naturally good at.
If you like the sound of Skin & Tonic, Kayleigh and Amy have an offer you can’t refuse: Until August 31st, they are giving away HALF PRICE full body exfoliation for £10 when you book a spray tan for £20. However, if you host a spray tanning party for 3 or more guests, you can get your tan absolutely FREE!
Call: Amy 07572609876 Call: Kayleigh 07929569455 skinandtonichorsham@gmail.com www.skinandtonichorsham.co.uk
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An Interview with
Sara Cutting
Sara Cutting is Bis fastrighton-based the face of a campaign that becoming an internet
sensation: The Daily Different Headgear Challenge. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Sara set up a fundraising project to raise support and spread awareness for Macmillan Cancer Research, by posting daily selfies with weird and wonderful hats, scarves, and household items balanced on her bonce. WHM met up for a chat with Sara, who has so far raised over £10,000 for Macmillan, to discover what motivates this creative and extraordinary woman.
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Article by Fiona Gray and Morgaine Davidson
Sara Cutting’s JustGiving page: WWW.JUSTGIVING.COM/CHEMOSNOODHEAD
Or text SNOO68 £5 or SNOO68 £10 to 70070 to donate via text.
Where did the idea for the Daily Different Headgear Challenge come from?
How does it feel to be the front of such a successful fundraising campaign?
When I realised that I was going to lose my hair. I’d been walking around the Brighton Laines feeling totally despondent, due to start chemotherapy in a couple of days, and I was dreading losing my hair. On a whim I walked into my hairdressers and asked them to give me an undercut. I came away feeling brilliant. So, to raise a bit of money and awareness, I decided to get a different haircut every day, until I lost my hair. Then I realised that wasn’t likely to last! So I decided on the headgear challenge.
It feels really surreal. I went on Sky News and GMTV, and then afterwards I got all this media attention! It’s great, because it’s raising awareness all over the world. I’ve had people contacting me from Australia and New Zealand as well as designers sending me hats and scarves, which has been great!
“Wigs, hats and scarves are all options, so is being bald.”
How are your friends and family reacting to the campaign? My family and friends have been very supportive. They all follow it avidly on social media. I’ve made many new friends online too. A lot of people write to me privately, asking questions because they’ve just been diagnosed and they’re scared. I answer them as best as I can, and although everybody’s experience of something like this is different, I still hope that it helps them in some way.
How did you feel when you exceeded your fundraising goal? Delighted! It’s been a week since we hit our target, and we’ve already got another seven hundred quid on top of that. It feels extraordinary. Hopefully by the time the campaign finishes in October there’ll be even more. I’ve got my own internal target – but I’m not telling anyone what that is!
Do you plan to keep shaving your head? I do. There is a lot of stigma around bald women, which I plan to tackle. Sometimes I’ve taken off my hat in a restaurant or shop, and you get really disdainful reactions. It feels awful. The literature you get when you’re first diagnosed is all about concealment: you get an NHS prescription for a wig, advice on tying headscarves, and links to different headgear places. But while I think yes, wigs, hats and scarves are all options, so is being bald.
“It’s a really positive and fun thing, it keeps you living day by day, and when you’re in the middle of something like this, that’s really all you can do.”
Finally, do you have anything you’d like to say to our readers, or anyone Can you tell us any who wants to run a good places in Brighton that campaign like yours? offer support to people in a I would say go for it! It’s a really positive similar situation? and fun thing, it keeps you living day Macmillan offer all kinds of help. The nurses are with you from time of diagnosis, they offer financial advice, counselling and volunteers that help you manage household chores etc. There’s also the ‘Breast Care Clinic’ by Preston Park, who offer acupuncture, massages, and holistic treatments.
by day, and when you’re in the middle of something like this, that’s really all you can do. There’s no point in running away from the future, and no point in running back to the past. You’ve just got to stay grounded. And to the readers… check your tits!
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Sticky Fingers Fancy a Pain Au Raisins with your coffee? Or a chunky Mille-feuille? We take a look at the rise of the French patisserie and why it’s becoming such a popular treat in Brighton and Hove.
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righton and Hove already has a lot to offer the foodie or coffee lover from chocolate sculptures, celebrity restaurants to international food outlets. So, what next? Well, as in London,
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the patisserie industry is now making inroads into the cafĂŠ culture, where there are a number of local and international pastry shops guaranteed to delight the eyes and stimulate the taste buds.
A patisserie (trans. pastry shop) generally specialises in pastry and sweets as well as bread. In France, it is a legally controlled title that may only be used by bakeries that employ a licensed maître pâtissier (master pastry chef).
WHAT TO EXPECT
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As in France and Belgium, the traditional mouth-watering display of lavish sweets and pastries is the first thing to stop you in your tracks and pull you in from the pavement. A true pastry chef will know from experience that beautifully presented food will stimulate hormones in the brain that control hunger. So don’t go in without being prepared to buy!
At Brighton’s own Real Patisserie, a whole range of artisan breads are available, made on the premises or in their own central bakery in New England House, the food is as fresh as it could possibly be. They now have five outlets in the Brighton area.
Alistair Gourlay, founder of the Real Patisserie believes: “The smell first, then the display needs to be attractive – let the products speak for themselves.”
“A true pastry chef will know from experience that beautifully presented food will stimulate hormones” Look out for: Croissants, Pain Au Chocolat, Pain Au Raisins, Gateaux, Macaroons, Tarte au Citron of all varieties along with a wide selection of bread, fruit tarts and home-made quiches. In mainland Europe, these delicious treats would be taken home to have with coffee or as part of a main meal. Over here, however, we have different eating habits. Our versions of the patisserie offer the opportunity to sit in and linger over coffee and sweets.
With over 30 years kneading and folding behind them, the Hove Patisserie offers a classic mixture of fancy fondants and delicious delights as well as more classic bread and baking items. The new kid on the block is Patisserie Valerie in Hove. Starting out in Frith Street in Soho, Patisserie Valerie has been delighting Londoners with Belgian and French style treats since 1926. They decided, however, that it was unfair to keep their treasures from the rest of us and now have 89 outlets at last count. Cocoa, which has now morphed into Julien Plumart, in Duke Street, is a small patisserie-café not far from Brighton station, famed not only for its lovingly crafted cakes but Julien’s speciality Macaroons, delicate, light and extremely tasty.
Alistair also feels that the British use patisseries in a slightly different way to our European counter parts. As we are a toast and cereal nation, we don’t go and collect our food before breakfast. However, passing trade is crucial. If there were more patisseries, as in France, then who knows – we may just change our eating habits.
“The display needs to be attractive – let the products speak for themselves.” The key ingredient is, it seems, a love of the art of baking. So, next time you are stressed out and foot weary on that oh-so important shopping trip, treat yourself to a sticky taste of traditional Europe that will keep you smiling inside for the rest of the day! Article by Paul Blankley
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Movie Programme If you are a fan of the cinema and the beach enjoy them together over August and September during ‘Brighton’s Big Screen’, an open air cinema, screening a huge variety of recent blockbusters, cult classics and family favorites. Situated near to the Brighton Pier and the Wheel, Brighton’s Big Screen will feature a bar and pop-up restaurants serving food and drink. The Big Screen will also show live coverage from the Grand Prix and the Rugby World Cup. The outdoor screen will be free before 5pm and £3 per person after that, so book your tickets and take your pick of one of these amazing films to enjoy by the sea.
Friday 14th August
14:00 Frozen Sing-Along (PG) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 The Goonies (12) 20:15 Pride (15)
Monday 24th August
14:00 The Lion King (PG) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Into the Woods (PG) 20:30 Brighton Rock (15)
Saturday 15th August
14:00 Paddington (PG) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Into the Woods (PG) 20:30 Live Comedy DVD
Tuesday 25th August
14:00 Cinderella (2014) (U) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:00 Movie To Be Revealed 19:45 The Dark Knight (PG-13)
Sunday 16th August
14:00 101 Dalmations (PG) Wednesday 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 26th August 17:30 Dirty Dancing (15) 20:30 Grand Budapest Hotel (15)
Monday 17th August
14:00 Toy Story 3 (U) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 The Theory of Everything (PG-13) 20:30 Carrie (1976) (18)
Tuesday 18th 14:00 Shrek (U) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts August 17:30 Movie To Be Revealed 20:15 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (12A) Wednesday 19th August
14:00 The Lion King (PG) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Movie To Be Revealed 20:15 Blade Runner (15)
Thursday 20th August
14:00 Frozen Sing-Along (PG) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Guardians of the Galaxy (12A) 20:15 Kingsman:The Secret Service (15)
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Saturday 22nd August
Sunday 23rd August
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14:00 Big Hero 6 (PG) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Gravity (12) 19:45 Pulp Fiction (18) 14:00 Belgian Grand Prix Qualifying 15:00 Cinderella (2014) (U) 17:00 Interstellar (12) 20:30 Alien (18) 14:00 Belgian Grand Prix 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Grease (PG) 20:30 Carrie (1976) (18)
14:00 Shrek (U) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 The Italian Job (PG) 20:30 Movie To Be Revealed
Thursday 27th August
14:00 Toy Story 3 (U) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Pride (15) 20:30 The Adventures of Pricilla: Queen of the Desert (15)
Friday 28th August
14:00 Paddington (PG) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 The Goonies (12) 20:00 24hr Party People (18)
Saturday 29th August
14:00 Cinderella (2014) (U) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Dirty Dancing (15) 20:00 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (18)
Sunday 30th August
14:00 Frozen Sing-Along 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:00 Top Gun (12) 20:00 Quadrophenia (18)
Monday 31st August
14:00 Big Hero 6 (PG) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:00 Les Miserables (12A) 20:30 The Grand Budapest Hotel
14:00 The Lion King (PG) Tuesday 1st September 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:00 Back to the Future (PG) 19:30 Boyhood (15) 14:00 Shrek (U) Wednesday 2nd September 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:00 Interstellar (12) 20:30 Blade Runner (15)
After massive success in 2014, Brighton’s Big Screen is back to give you another summer full of great films. Thursday 3rd September
14:00 Toy Story 3 (U) 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:00 The Theory of Everything (PG-13) 19:45 The Dark Knight (PG-13)
14:00 Frozen Sing-Along Friday 4th September 17:30 Grease (PG) 20:15 Movie To Be Revealed 13:00 Special Event To Be Revealed Saturday 5th September 15:00 The Lion King (PG) 17:30 Gravity (12) 20:00 Movie To Be Revealed 14:00 Movie To Be Revealed Sunday 6th September 17:00 Les Miserables (12A) 20:30 Brighton Rock (15) 14:00 Big Hero 6 (PG) Monday 7th September 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Top Gun (12) 20:30 The Adventures of Pricilla: Queen of the Desert (15) 14:00 Paddington (PG) Tuesday 8th September 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:00 Back to the Future (PG) 20:00 Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (12A) Wednesday 9th September
14:00 Shrek (U) 17:00 Movie To Be Revealed 20:00 Kingsman: The Secret Service (15)
14:00 Toy Story 3 (PG) Thursday 10th September 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Mean Girls (12) 20:00 Movie To Be Revealed 14:00 Cinderella (2014) (U) Friday 11th September 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:30 Guardians of the Galaxy (12A) 20:30 Nacho Libre (12A) 14:00 Movie To Be Revealed Saturday 12th September 17:30 Movie To Be Revealed 20:00 Quadrophenia (18) Sunday 14:00 Big Hero 6 (PG) 13th September 16:30 Big Beach Shorts 17:00 Movie To Be Revealed 20:00 Cabaret (15)
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Behind the Scenes In Sussex
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into your favourite movie scene. Sussex has been a popular choice for film location scouts for years, offering an array of beaches, interior locations and country-side that continues to delight through the ages on our very own tv screens.
Shoreham Airport
Petworth House
The old 1920’s Art Deco splendour of Shoreham Airport has been the inspiration for the backdrop for ‘Poirot’, ‘The Da Vinci Code’ and more recently ‘The Woman In Gold’, starring Helen Mirren.
Arundel Castle
Moving further into West Sussex is the magnificent Arundel Castle, which has doubled up as Windsor Castle for many period films including ‘The Madness of King George’ and ‘The Young Victoria’.
Bodiam Castle
Bodiam Castle’s idyllic views of the Sussex countryside made it an ideal location for Enya’s video ‘The Celts’ and Monty Python’s ‘The Holy Grail’ for which Bodiam was renamed ‘Swamp Castle’.
‘Turner’ the film biopic of the 18th/19th century painter who often visited Petworth House was recently filmed there, as was ‘Elizabeth the Golden Age’ starring Cate Blanchett and Stanley Kubrick’s classic ‘Barry Lyndon’, illuminated the house like an 18th century painting.
Beachy Head
Beachy Head and the Seven Sisters Country park appear as the backdrop for the Quidditch World Championships in ‘Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire’. In ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’, when the car plunges over the cliff, you get a glimpse of the red and white lighthouse as her wings unfold.
Brighton and Hove
Films based in Brighton and Hove usually depict the more grittier and sleazy side of life, such as Graham Greene’s ‘Brighton Rock’, the original 1947 version, menacingly beginning at Brighton racecourse. You can still recognise fragments of Brighton untouched by development, for example, the Kings road arches and the splendid Victorian Station and even the rusting remains of the West pier. ‘Quadrophenia’ is one of the most quoted and most recognisable Brighton based films. Documenting Brighton’s history of bank holiday clashes with the Mods and Rockers and is famously remembered for the sex scene in an alleyway off little East Street. Still a mecca to this day for fans.
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BRIGHTON Calling all Nintendo fans! S
treetpass Brighton is a community that welcomes people of all ages to play Nintendo games, participate in competitions, win prizes, and meet other gamers. The event is held monthly, with the date usually falling on the last weekend of the month. It is mainly held at venues along Brighton seafront, like ‘OhSo Social’. Originally, the main attraction of the meet-up is - as the name suggests - the Streetpass. Streetpass is a feature on the Nintendo 3DS that allows players to exchange data with others when they are within walking distance. The feature is compatible with many Nintendo games and provides ingame benefits, such as receiving items or power-ups. The aim of the group is to provide an easy way for players in the local area to meet up and get Streetpass hits.
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However, as the community has grown in size and scope, Streetpass is now more of a side activity, with socialising and gaming now being the main focus. There have been particularly large attendances in competitions for popular games such as ‘Mario Kart’, ‘Super Smash Bro’s’ and ‘Pokémon’. There are chances to qualify for official Nintendo tournaments, providing added incentive for competitive gamers to attend. There are also more chilled events that take place where anyone can participate, so whether you’re a dedicated or casual player, there’s something for you. WHM interviewed Streetpass Brighton’s founder, Wes Earp, about how the group began, and what it is like to run this unique gaming community.
What made you want to start up Streetpass Brighton? As I live in a relatively small town, actually getting Streetpasses on my Nintendo 3DS was hard to achieve. I took my console whenever I went to London, Brighton and Crawley, and quickly got addicted to Streetpass, but it wasn’t regular enough. I soon became aware that groups were starting to pop up around the country to ensure multiple Streetpasses, however there was nothing in the South East. When the Community Manager for Nintendo UK asked if anyone knew of any groups in this part of the country, I pointed out that there was nothing currently, but I would be more than happy to start something.
What goes into Planning the event each month? I have put together a small team of three other administrators who help with the running of tournaments, writing quiz content and encouraging new and regular attendees to play together at each event. The focus for each meet-up is something we all discuss prior to advertising it and confirming the date - which new title are people going to want to play? We also have to plan the venue, our event date, and expected turnout.
Do you feel these Nintendo events differ from other gaming communities?
what is the most enjoyable part about running Streetpass Brighton?
Nintendo games have always been designed to be played with others, and I think the Nintendo fans have the most fun when playing games together. The dedication that Nintendo fans have for their games can be seen clearly within our community. Everyone who attends our informal events knows Nintendo games so well that it naturally feels like a very friendly, social group of people, where everyone has something in common, and will easily make friends. I personally don’t think other gaming communities exist in the same way.
Getting the opportunity to play the latest titles with a group of people that I know enjoy these games as much — if not more than I do — is a lot of fun, and knowing that our group is part of the UK-wide Nintendo community is also very exciting.
Are you happy with how the community has grown over the past two years? I’m really proud that we have established a community of regular attendees, as well as a group that welcomes new gamers alike. Every time I see a new face at our meetings, I’m encouraged to continue to host them each and every month. I hope the group continues to grow even bigger than it has in the past eighteen months.
The community that has been built at Streetpass Brighton is friendly and inviting. If you would like to find out more about when and where the next events are held, check out Streetpass Brighton on Facebook and Twitter. Their pages provide links to news articles from affiliated site ‘Nintendo Scene’, and information on the next Brighton meet up.
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“The dedication that Nintendo fans have for their games can be seen clearly within our community of gamers.” Article by Lucy Holman
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oung Adult fiction is, and may always be, a personal favourite of mine. Young Adult – also known as YA – is aimed at 12-18 year olds and spread across every genre imaginable, including contemporary romance, adventure and LGBT fiction. Though written for a younger audience, it’s enjoyed by many adults, as the novels are so original. The main appeal is that YA includes a lot of realistic events and struggles that teenagers may also be experiencing whilst reading the book, or that adults can relate to from their younger years.
Okay, so maybe not all teenagers have their name put in a bowl, get chosen to fight to the death with twenty-three other teens, beat ‘The Capitol’ at their own game, and return home with a new love interest but come on! At least some of it is relatable. Unfortunately, not everyone agrees that YA is wonderful. Many articles have been written shaming Young Adult fiction without having any real knowledge of the stuff they’re judging.
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An article by Meghan Cox Gurdon in the Wall Street Journal states: “If books show us the world, teen fiction can be like a hall of fun-house mirrors, constantly reflecting back hideously distorted portrayals of what life is.” Ruth Graham also wrote an article giving her opinion on adults reading YA, saying: “Fellow grownups, at the risk of sounding snobbish and joyless and old, we are better than this.” Is it really such a terrible thing that there are books out there that tell the truth? That young people can empathise with these characters and their problems? Why is it so wrong that teens who are struggling with their own issues feel that reading about someone in a similar situation is helpful? This shouldn’t be a bad thing. Yes, sometimes YA can include language you wouldn’t hear on the radio, and things you wouldn’t talk about to your parents but that’s what teenagers do. They swear and do things they hope their parents never find out about, and horrible things happen to them because it’s not flowers and sunshine when you’re
CRACKED UP TO BE by Courtney Summers
For some reason unknown – to me, at least – there is a lack of love for books with teenagers. Okay, I know that most young people don’t want to waste time reading when they could be out with their mates but I can’t get my head around why? Books are great! Who would want to get sandwiched between a stressed mother and the sales rail in town on a Saturday, when you could get lost in a magical adventure? growing up, but it is real. And so are a lot of the issues featured in YA.
“The main appeal is that YA includes a lot of realistic events and struggles that teenagers may also be experiencing whilst reading the book...” And is it fair to only focus on all the hard times the characters in these books experience? I mean, sure, there’s always some sort of struggle, yet there’s also a tonne of other awesome things. The ‘Harry Potter Series’ has wizards, witches, dragons and magic! ‘Divergent’ is about a dystopian Chicago where one girl breaks the entire system because of who she is. Even ‘Soulmates’ stars a couple whose love nearly destroys the world – not that I’d appreciate causing earthquakes every time I kissed the person I like, it still makes for an amazing novel.
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e interviewed Holly Bourne, the author of the previously mentioned ‘Soulmates’, to see what she thinks of all this YA bashing. In response to the comments about YA being too dark and explicit, she said: “That’s a huge generalisation – both of the YA industry, and of what younger readers can and can’t handle. It’s natural for parents to be cautious – but I believe books are one of the safest ways to learn about the darker side of life. I’d much rather a teen read a well-researched and responsible book about self-harm – which signposted them to appropriate help – rather than have them be banned from reading that book, and turn to proself-harm websites when their parents weren’t looking. It’s perhaps naive to think you can protect teenagers from realistic themes. I think it’s hard to write
WE WERE LIARS by E. Lockhart
“It’s perhaps naive to think you can protect teenagers from realistic themes.”
a YA book about an issue teenagers aren’t already hugely aware of. Of course, books should tackle these responsibly. And yes, maybe having guidance of what ‘themes’ are in the book on the back cover is helpful. That said, I’m sure books about suicide, self-harm, eating disorders have helped a lot more teens than they have upset.” We also asked Holly why she writes Young Adult fiction: “I just love coming of age stories. You’re on the cusp of learning who you are at sixteen. It’s a very romantic part of your life that you never forget – that’s why I love to write about it.” Take a look at Holly’s YA-mazing book recommendations below, and pick up a copy of her novels; ‘The Manifesto on How to be Interesting’ and ‘Soulmates’.
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Because the more YA you read, the more you get to explore these fantastic worlds and feel the same emotions all over again, whether it be love, hate or happiness. There is no limit to what you can find in the pages of a good Young Adult book. Honestly, I think that, Young Adult fiction is for everyone – adults included - so pick up a copy of ‘Geek Girl’ and nerd out in the world of Harriet Manners. Come and join the book reading revolution – Amazon has a fantastic range of YA authors and novels to get you started, or just hit up your local Waterstones.
Go on, do it. Get your read on!
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FASHION HEATS UP FOR SUMMER
INDULGE HOME SWEET HOME BRING SOPHISTICATED DECOR TO THE BOUDOIR
YOURSELF WITH LUCI OWEN’S VEGAN DISHES
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Welcome to issue eleven of WHM Trends! The sun is finally here and so we have the perfect outfit ideas with Primark’s new summer range (page 36). Let your hair down and go bright eyed with our beach hair and fresh beauty looks (page 48). Guys, go dapper and smooth with styled dos and sharp suits (page 52).
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From going mad at music festivals to chilling out at your own garden party, get inspired by food blogger Luci Owen’s vegan delights (page 60) and get mixing with gin and tonic (page 64). I hope you are having a fun-filled season and don’t end up looking like a lobster!
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Top £10.00 Shorts £12.00 Hat £4.00 Bag £8.00
The one shoulder top keeps things cute rather than grownup. Go for stripes and a floppy hat to hit the Riviera trend.
Fun In The Sun PRIMARK’s new summer collection
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Fancy a pint with your mates? or just a soak in the sun? this combo of a graphic top and statement sandals have you sorted.
T-shirt £7.00 Chinos £10.00 Sandals £6.00
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Shake up summer with long tassels and dare we say black. Perfect for either a fancy cocktail bar or a lively music festival.
Top £14.00 Skirt £14.00 Shoes £10.00 Earrings £1.50
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A paisley playsuit and bold platforms captures the 1970’s trend for summer perfectly!
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Go wild with a jungle print tee and a pair of classic cut shorts.
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Unique WHM explores three unique jewellery shops along the coast of Brighton to try and find something a little different, something no one else will have.
Article by Leela D’Arcy Illustrations by Abi Overland Photography courtesy of Wild Ivy Jewellery
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Spiral
Wild Ivy jewellery was established in Brighton in 2008, trading directly via their website. Specialising in silver jewellery, with their own in-house designer, their aim is to appeal to customers of all budgets and wherever possible will happily incorporate customer’s ideas and work to create a bespoke item.
Julian Stephens grew up in Hove and has lived and worked in Brighton for most of his life. His first workshop was in Kemp Town; from this base he began to develop a range of jewellery. Julian is a member of The Sussex Guild and has also collaborated with fellow artists to form ‘Brighton Designers and Makers’, an artist’s outlet in Sydney Street Brighton.
Spiral jewellery has designed several collections for men and women in sterling silver. All of these designs have been hand-made by a silversmith sourced in Indonesia.
Wild Ivy’s style is understated with an emphasis on quality and classic design. Their Italian Murano Glass collection is all made in-house and sourced directly from Murano in Venice. Alongside Wild Ivy’s own designs, the shop also carries stock from a range of UK based designers and international collections. Their silver jewellery and semi precious stones are all sourced from fair and reliable companies in India and Thailand. Wild Ivy also have also been involved with The Young Pioneers charity. Through this they were commissioned to create an exclusive collection from which they donate 50% of all profits. WWW.WILDIVYJEWELLERY.COM
In 2003 Julian decided to start his own independent venture, and opened his shop at 37 Gloucester Road, Brighton. Here he has established a popular business specialising in British handmade jewellery, showing work by over forty independent designers and makers, as well as showcasing his own silverware, silver jewellery and fine jewellery. He is most well known for designing bespoke wedding and engagement rings, many of which you can find on their website. Julian also has a workshop in the basement of his shop and runs runs evening classes, teaching the specialised skills of jewellery-making and silversmithing throughout the year.
Based in Worthing for 15 years Spiral describe themselves as ‘The Silver Sweet Shop’ and it is exactly that! You will find a wide range of handmade silver jewellery as well as semi-precious stones, textured silver, fresh flowers set in resin and beautiful mother of pearl and shells. Displayed across quirky props, colourful Thai silks, wood, glass and rope, the styles vary from classical to modern, funky and sometimes quite quirky all in a variety of precious metals. You can buy everything from wedding jewellery to christening presents as well as beautiful ‘one off’ pieces knowing it is exclusive to you. The concept of Spiral has always been that a customer can spend as little or as much as they would like, children could come and buy a pair of earrings with their pocket-money, while mum or dad buy a one-off piece! Call 01903 200274 for more details
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HM is embracing the wild side this summer, perfecting a look for festivals as well as days at the beach. Go for a more intricate style with plaits and curls, or let loose and add accessories. We also recommend to opt for bright makeup and funky face decor!
HAIR
• To create this look, take a small
section from the top part of your hair, leaving sections at the side of your hair down and clip this section up so it’s out of the way
• Next, take another small section
from the bottom of your hair and clip this up too
• Once you have done this, create a
CREDITS Hair: Queen Hair and Beauty: Claire Syme, Angie Green and Martin Doswell Makeup: Rachel Kutschker at Powder Beauty Boutique www.powderbeauty.co.uk Models: Katie Goodwin, Kitty Underhill, Molly McGeachin Photography: Chloe Standen, Lauren Greer and Rebecca de Havas
parting on your preferred side and start making a French or fishtail plait to the nape of your head
• Repeat on the other side of your head
up in tinfoil, warm each section using straightening irons and allow time for them to cool
• Once cooled, gently remove the
pieces of tinfoil to allow the curls to fall out
• If you would like the curls clipped
up, gather the hair loosely and place a couple of hairgrips to secure in place
• For a bigger hair look, you can leave
• Now, with the bottom section of
• Back-comb the curls to add volume
sections either using your fingers or a pintail comb to add more texture hair that you’ve clipped up, you will need to plait this in with the two previous plaits you’ve made, creating one plait all the way to the end of your hair
• Undo the top section of your hair • To create tight curls, wrap small
sections of your hair around two
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• When all the top section is wrapped
• For more effect, loosen the plaited
and curl this section
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fingers, then fold a piece of tinfoil around the hair and fold over to secure the curl in place
one side of the hair free and curl instead of plaiting to the style
• Teasing the curls with your fingers
will loosen them and produce a free flowing style that you can enhance by adding an accessory of your choice
• Add hairspray to give the style a longer lasting hold
BEAUTY
• Apply a primer base all over your face, followed by a liquid foundation and mineral powder for an even complexion • For your eyes apply a small amount of black eyeshadow along the lash line with a small brush • Create a slight flick on the lash line with a damp brush so the eyeshadow goes on darker • Apply a gold eyeliner inside the eyes • Add a gold shimmer eyeshadow on the outer edges of your eyes going out to the cheekbone • Only apply a small amount to your lids • Apply a small amount of highlighter to your cheeks and brow bones • Apply a striking shade of pink lipstick • Finish with little white flower stickers gathered together between your eyebrows for a bindi effect
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BEAUTY
• Apply a primer base all over your face, followed by a liquid foundation and mineral powder for an even complexion • Apply cream blusher on your cheeks to give a softer, dewy look instead of a powder blusher • Next use a high pigmented blue/ green eyeshadow on your upper lids and create a slight flick with a small eyeliner brush • Apply a little green eyeshadow underneath your eyes • Apply highlighter to your cheeks and brow bones • Finish with a natural / rose pink lipstick
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BEAUTY
• Apply a primer base all over your face, followed by a liquid foundation and mineral powder for an even complexion • Use a thin eyeliner brush and black eyeshadow to draw a line as close to the lash line as possible • Under your eyes apply a light blue eyeshadow • Apply a small amount of highlighter to your cheeks and brow bones • The little flowers are applied using a small amount of facial glue or you can just use stickers
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Hair for Men
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HM is inspired this summer by the glamour and sharpness of the dandy gentleman. Taking inspiration from our favourite menswear designer Simon Carter, we admire smart tailoring paired with great hair. Ready for a night at one of Brighton’s bars we venture to Bohemia Bar to try out four on trend looks. Thanks to hairdresser Patrick Atkin for taking on the challenge!
Look 1
Mad Hatter For a little texture but still refined in shape, opt for this mad curly look. Stepping up the game, hair will look fuller and will stand out from the crowd. Even better if you are blessed with naturally curly tresses.
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Add a blob of mousse to slightly damp hair and spread evenly across.
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Scrunch the hair forward with your fingers to get a dishevelled look or curl for something more neat. Add wax on the ends to define the look.
TOP TIP : Use a dryer with a diffuser at a low speed high heat setting or a mini styler for extra definition.
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Ellis wears Simon Carter Clock Shirt - ÂŁ150.00
Look 2
Loose sweep
For something understated but cool, the sweeping fringe will give you that rockstar edge. Simple and quick, it is great if you are pushed for time.
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Blow dry your hair towards the face using a comb or your fingers and brush it forward.
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Making sure all the hair is dry and all coming forward, use a small amount of hard wax and rub it in-between your fingers till it feels like it has melted.
Matthew wears Simon Carter Liberty Print Shirt - ÂŁ130.00
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Starting from the crown area distribute lightly on the ends of the hair bringing it forward. With the fringe area add a little bit of hairspray and put it in place across the forehead and define the ends with some wax.
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Ellis wears Simon Carter Navy Blue Jacket - ÂŁ350.00 Liberty Shirt - ÂŁ130.00
Look 3 High shine
For sophistication, this smooth and sleek look will be suited for work and play. Sharp suits are the dress code with this key hairstyle, with the optional Bondstyle martini in hand.
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Look 4
Classic ken
Ken was no barbie. This look keeps the hair looking dapper with a clear and defined parting, adding a shiny finish.
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Define a sharp parting in the hair using a comb. Using a wet-look gel, comb hair down and back on both sides of the parting, making sure you keep the parting as clean possible. Finish with hairspray to keep it in place.
TOP TIP : Use more of the wet gel for an elegant evening style.
Photography: Joe Gay Hair: Patrick Atkin Make up: Alex Sas Matthew wears Simon Carter Red Jacket - £295.00 Liberty Shirt - £130.00
Models: Ellis Forer and Matthew Colborne Art Direction: Rebecca de Havas and Chloe Standen
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Using a comb, blow dry the hair back so it looks nice and smooth with no bumps, making sure it’s all even. Using a wet-look gel, add a small amount into your hands and start placing it lightly throughout the hair.
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For best results, keep combing the hair in the direction you desire, to keep it in place.
Assistants: Rachel Evans, Pa Mboob and Drew Mclaren Venue: Bohemia www.eatbohemia.co.uk
Add more gel and keep combing until you get a sleek look and then leave the gel to dry, adding a few sprays of hairspray to get the extra shine.
Clothing: Simon Carter simoncarter.net
Prices are subject to change and are correct at time of issue
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or the summer season, shabby chic has come back into fashion with its light and airy colours. Add some sophistication and style to your bedroom by including accessories that have either gold, baby pink, cream or even light greys to complement the vintage feel.
Winslow Footstool £329 Mohair Cable Knit Throw £75 Richard Double Headboard in Shell £599 Cotton Jacquard Cushion in Grey £40 White Linen Double Duvet Cover £90 Grace Double Duvet Cover £80 Soft Pink Round Voile Cushion £40 Primrose Bedside Table £249 Bessie Natural Table Lamp £60 - All from House of Fraser
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Images provided by House of Fraser, Next and Marks & Spencer Prices are subject to change and are correct at time of issue
Bring
Sophistication
To the BOUDOIR THIS TREND IS ALL ABOUT SHOWING OFF YOUR SWEET BUT ELEGANT SIDE GIVING A SENSE OF LUXURY AND BLISS.
Distressed Foil Cushion £25.00 - House of Fraser
Ortega Mirror £350.00 - House of Fraser
Vintage Floral Hanging Heart £12.00 - Next
Set of 3 Candle Sticks £50.00 - House of Fraser
Willow Basket £35.00 - House of Fraser
Darcy Floor Lamp £80.00 - Next
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Sunburst Mirror £199.00 - Marks & Spencer
Saga Gold Lantern Pendant £150.00 - House of Fraser
Large Metal Lantern £70, Medium Metal Lantern £50.00 - House of Fraser Alma Glass Table Lamp £120.00 - House of Fraser
Coastline Lamp Table £179.00 - House of Fraser
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Butterfly Cake Stand £16.00 - Next
Home
Sweet Home
Chelsea Ottoman £679 Gloucester Side Table £299 Willow Basket (set of 2) £35 ‘From the Flower Garden’ Candle £20 Victoria Glass Vase £35 Mercury Tea-light Holder Medium £15 Twisted Wood Floor Lamp £165 Chelsea Love Seat £1,249 Bobble Knit Grey Cushion £35 Circle Embroidery Lee Linen Cushion £40 Woven Knit Throw £75 - All from House of Fraser
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Photography and food made by Lucie Owen
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wooden table laden with fresh colourful food, tealights in jars and patchwork quilts on the grass under the summer sky. To add to this perfect season, blogger Lucie Owen from theglowwithin.com shares her healthy vegan recipes. But this isn’t just any English garden party, we add a fresh and delicious twist. Lucie’s recipes have been explored with the understanding about the healing process of food. As well as cooking up recipes, she also posts about her lifestyle, advice on healthy eating and new places worth visiting but her blog is not complete without her soft, detailed, pin worthy photography. WHM is pleased to present the next few delightful pages, for you to drool over. Give the recipes a go and tweet pictures to @whmuk
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Courgette
White n a e B s r e g r u B Ingredients:
Method:
3 small-med zucchini, grated, drained (this is about 1½ cups once drained) 4 brussels sprouts ½ red onion, diced or grated 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 ounce vegan cheese, crumbled 2 tablespoons flax 2 tablespoons chia seeds 2 tablespoons almond meal 2 tablespoons sunflower kernels 1 tablespoon smoked paprika ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp pepper Tomato ketchup or sauce of choice ½ avocado 1 small garlic clove 1 tsp smoked paprika Juice of half a lemon 2 tbsp almond milk ¼ red bell pepper 2 basil leaves, optional 2 wholewheat bagels
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. While the oven heats, grate the courgette in the food processor then put in a strainer, add salt and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Suggested Toppings: Avocado, red bell pepper, sliced onion, spinach, etc
5. Stir until well combined and thoroughly mixed.
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2. Meanwhile, add red onion and brussel sprouts to the food processor, pulse 5-6 times until finely chopped. 3. Set chopped onions and brussel sprouts aside and add white beans to the food processor. Pulse until nearly puréed. 4. Take handfuls of courgette and then squeeze out all water before adding to a large bowl. Add onions and brussel sprouts to the drained courgette in the large bowl, then add the beans, vegan cheese, flaxseed, chia seeds, almond meal, sunflower seeds and seasoning.
6. Place in the refrigerator for one hour (or longer). 7. Once the burger mix has sat for an hour, remove and create 6-8 patties with your hands. 8. Place patties on a wax lined baking sheet (I also sprayed my baking sheet with a little coconut oil cooking spray) and bake for 12 minutes. Remove tray, gently flip patties and bake another 8-10 minutes or until cooked to your liking. 9. Assemble your veggie burgers using bun of choice. Then cover patties with sauce of choice and whatever toppings you prefer – we used red bell pepper, spinach, and sliced avocado. Enjoy!
Ingredients: 1½ lb butternut squash, peeled and cubed 3 cups fresh spinach ¾ tsp salt, plus more to taste ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 cups cooked lentils 1 cup whole wheat couscous ¼ cup chopped fresh coriander plus more for garnish
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1 tbsp coconut oil ½ sweet onion, chopped 3 cloves of garlic, minced ¾ tsp ground ginger 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground turmeric ½ tsp ground cinnamon 3 cups vegetable stock 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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Method: 1. In a large sauté pan, heat the coconut oil over a medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender. Add the garlic, spinach, ground ginger, tomato paste, paprika, salt, pepper, cumin, turmeric and cinnamon. Mix well and cook until the spinach is wilted.
2. Add the vegetable stock, sweet potatoes, butternut squash to the pan, cover and simmer until the potatoes and squash are tender, about 25 minutes. 3. Add the cooked lentils and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add more salt, if desired.
4. Cook the couscous by pouring it into a saucepan. Place 1¼ cups of the liquid from the lentil mixture into the saucepan and cover. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and mix in ¼ cups chopped coriander. 5. Serve in bowls, topped with the lentil mixture and with coriander.
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c i & Ton in
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A Fresh Classic From its roots in the slums of 18th century London to the fashionable tipple we know and love today, just what is it about the humble gin and tonic that captures the heart – and palates – of the British public?
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A Brief History Gin has suffered from a bad reputation over the past few centuries. Slang names such as ‘The Demon Drink’ and ‘Mother’s Ruin’ hark back to the ‘Gin Craze’ of the early 1800s, when a virtual epidemic of drunkenness spread across Britain. Author of the much-loved ‘Robinson Crusoe’, Daniel Defoe, wrote in 1727 that: “…the Distillers have found out a way to hit the palate of the poor, by their new fashioned compound waters called Geneva (gin), so that the common people seem not to value the French-brandy as usual, and even not to desire it.” Tonic water — which is arguably gin’s best-loved bedfellow — has its origins in colonial India. It gained its name from the anti-malarial properties of its main ingredient, ‘Quinine’, which arrived in the form of a bitter powder. The troops tried mixing it with soda water and sugar to make it palatable; and thus was the first primitive tonic water born. Modern commercial versions are not quite so medicinal, only containing the barest hint of quinine as a flavour note but the name stuck, and the first commercial ‘Tonic’ was made publicly available in 1858. Its popularity grew and it became a standard mixer — especially for gin.
“Over the years, the much maligned G&T has been transformed from disreputable rotgut into a fashionable cocktail. ” Over the years, the much maligned G&T has been transformed from disreputable rotgut into a fashionable cocktail. Much more care is taken during the gin manufacturing, and emphasis is being placed on independent producers and artisanal methods.
“...there is the issue of the gin to tonic ratio, which is usually a personal decision that must take into account how potent the cocktail should be.” Even once you’ve decided on your chosen brand of gin, the G&T controversy doesn’t end there. Everybody has their own method of making this classic cocktail. Tradition dictates a gin and tonic is served in a highball glass, but some connoisseurs recommend a glass with a wider bowl, such as a brandy snifter or champagne coup, to fully appreciate the gin’s subtle aromas. Then there is the issue of the gin to tonic ratio, which is usually a personal decision that must take into account how potent the cocktail should be. After that, there is the question of the garnish. Lemon or lime? A wedge, slice, or simple twist of zest? While many people like to stick with either one of these classic citrus flavours, some prefer to add a herbal element with a sprig of rosemary, thyme, or mint. But there’s one thing that nearly all G&T lovers agree on: it should be cold!
We recommend... With a strong following of gin lovers — including the Queen herself — it’s safe to say that the G&T is here to stay. Throughout the country there are places dedicated to different variations of this particular spirit, such as Brighton’s very own ‘The Office’ in Sydney Street. Boasting an impressive selection of forty-eight different types of gin, and a drinks menu as long as your arm, it’s a gin aficionado’s paradise. Their most popular drink, the ‘Elderflower Gin Cup’, is a refreshing blend of ‘Portobello Road’ gin mixed with ‘St Germain Elderflower’ liqueur, topped up with soda and garnished with mint and cucumber. Decidedly delicious. There are so many brands of gin in the modern market, that making a choice between them all can be tough. Many people favour the classics, such as ‘Gordon’s’, ‘Bombay Sapphire’ or ‘Hendrick’s’; while some self-styled ‘ginthusiasts’ investigate the underworld of independent labels and smallbatch producers. Quirky brands such as ‘Monkey 47’, ‘Spirit of Hven’, and ‘Bathtub Gin’ come elegantly bottled, boasting intense and varied flavour notes that rival some of the finest single malts. So WHM has now covered a little bit of the history and facts on the iconic beverage, we can now all look forward to gin o’clock!
Use good quality ice to avoid bad-tasting dilution, and pack your chosen glass right up to the rim as this will help it melt more slowly. Pour over the gin, top up with tonic, garnish with whatever you please… and voilà! PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY Article By Morgaine Davidson
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WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER of the year T
he Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition is now celebrating its 50th year, resident at Brighton Museum from the 2nd May to the 6th September 2015. The competition started in 1965, created by the long gone ‘Animal’ magazine, and now reaches a global audience of 100 million with an exhibition tour and website. With massive worldwide coverage, the exhibition’s photographs are intensely thought provoking and utilise the most innovative techniques, capturing many species of wildlife to appeal to the human eye and heart. Many of the pictures tell a story, with one of the most heart-rending being Bruno D’Amici’s ‘The Price They Pay’. It displays an adorable big-eared Fennec fox in southern Tunisia, scrambling over the hole-ridden shoes of its captor. The foxes are currently sold in markets due to their high value for commercial trade and traditional medicine, and the image expresses a snapshot story of human poverty’s impact on animal survival.
For more information: Brightonmuseums.org.uk Dates: 2nd May - 6th September 2015 Article by Kat Hoare and Tom Cox
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New digital technology now allows photographers to depict previously unseen aspects of the natural world, and this is a strong theme running throughout the exhibition. At first sight, Juan Jesus Gonzalez Ahumada’s ‘Cool Heat’ could be mistaken for painted artwork with the cracks and texture of an oil on canvas. However it’s an extraordinary close up shot of a fire seen through the cracks of an agave plant leaf — a sight we humans can only view through this photographer’s incredible lens. This year’s winning photograph, Mike Nichols’ ‘The Last Great Picture’, depicts a pride of lions resting beside the sea. The photographer captured the beauty of these amazing animals together using
an infrared filter in order to highlight the lion’s fur against the camouflaging rock. Although most of the entries are from professional photographers, it is a truly inclusive exhibition which also features the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year. This year’s winner was Carlos Perez Naval, who at only 8 years old has taken his photo obsession to new extremes in his scorpion photograph ‘Stinger in the Sun’. Visitors can use the interactive drawing notice-board to record their comments, and add their own wildlife interpretations — a great way to finish this dynamic and thought-provoking exhibition.
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Nail art Studio in the centre of Brighton Available for parties, events and weddings Lucie Owen is passionate about vegan, plant based living, and Ayurveda – the science of self healing. She was an undergraduate Nutrition student, and now she is a fine art, lifestyle and portrait photographer.
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