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Issue 6. December/January 2016
T H E B E S T T I T L E I N T H E C O U N T Y
Plus
Noel Fielding Interview
Sussex Social Scene
Men’s Grooming Uncovered
Fal Blake On Tweed
Winter
Wonderland
THE HEaLTH
& BEaUTY
SpECIaL
2016 – THE GOOD LIFE

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6 STUFF WE…
9 PEOPLE & PLACES
16 2015 IN PICTURES
19 FASHION
36 MEN’S GROOMING
43 HEALTH & BEAUTY
52 TRAVEL
59 FOOD & DRINK
72 ENTERTAINMENT
76 MOTORS
78 KIDS & FAMILIES
79 BUSINESS
88 PROPERTY
90 INTERIORS
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Ed’s letter
Christmas and New Year are often a time of mixed
blessings. There’s the fun of Christmas, and the
stress of Christmas. And long dark afternoons
but sparkling crisp mornings. It’s often a time of
change or upheaval and the additional pressure
can bring crises to a head; but it’s also a time for
celebration, renewal and repositioning.
This issue of Title represents some of the magic
and regeneration that this time of year brings,
and looks at the positive changes that can be
made going forward with our wellness special,
exploring ways to improve mind, body and even
soul. There’s also a chance to detox your finances,
or retox with decadent food and drink! And loads
more besides. You can see all that in the contents
list. But we also pause for a minute to look back
over the past year – our first year of existence –
and celebrate some of our favourite moments.
From the start we made a decision that after every
six issues of Title Sussex we would take the design,
content and styling and give the magazine a shake-
up. Our goal was always to create something
different from our competitors and we’ve
unquestionably done that. But predictably we’ve
seen some copycat behaviour creeping in. Whilst
we’re flattered – after all, imitation is the sincerest
form of flattery – we knew this might happen so for
us it’s important to keep staying ahead.
This is the last issue of the magazine you will
see in this format. From Issue 7 we have some
big changes coming, as well as some new
publications and a website restyle. We’re really
excited about it! The next issue will be the Love
& Weddings special, and we’re working on it
already. So see you in the bright new year, and
we hope you have a lovely Christmas and New
Year. Love from all the team.
Sam x
You can find us at www.titlesussex.co.uk
and also tweeting at @TitleSussex
Or email me at sam@titlemedia.co.uk
Sam Harrington-Lowe – Managing Editor
sam@titlemedia.co.uk
As the managing editor Sam is responsible for the
content of all Title publications and works to oversee the
development of the brands and support relationships with
all partners and clients.
Daniel White – Deputy and Digital Editor
dan@titlemedia.co.uk
As deputy and digital editor Dan writes feature interviews
and articles, edits copy and runs the Title website. Dan is
the man for all online queries or contact.
Frida Clementz – Design and Business Development
frida@titlemedia.co.uk
Frida is the creative force behind Title. Apart from being
our head designer, she’s key for business development,
working closely with clients to ensure they get the best
from their campaigns.
Gemma Windham - Sales & Marketing Executive
gemma@titlemedia.co.uk
As our main media sales person Gemma is responsible
for building new relationships and securing excellent ad
campaigns covering the whole of Sussex, working with the
team to ensure the right outcome.
Issue 6. December/January 2016
ContrIbutorS
Giles Paley-Phillips, Amanda Horlington, Danny Cobbs, Julia Wright, Marcus
Abel, Nick Mosley, Bella Whiteley, Rhys Wilson-Plant, Lisa Moore, Fal Blake,
James Rampton, Rob Jones, Olivia Reid
CoVEr IMAGE WIntEr WonDErLAnD SHoot:
Photographer: Erika Szostak, www.erikaszostak.com
Photography assistant: Matt Ryan, @threepinreset
Production manager: Sam Harrington-Lowe, @SamHL
Stylist: Lindsay Katherine Hills
Hair: Ioanna Alexia Kruizenga, Black Eye Hair Brighton, @hairstudiyo
Makeup: Charlene Howells, www.charlenehowells.com
Models: Iona Jane Levy, @ionalevy
Charlotte Butler Blondel, @charlottebblondel
Production assistants: Lili Harrington-Lowe and Sander Matulewicz
Shot on location at Gun Hill Studios, Chiddingly
www.gunhillstudios.com
CLotHInG FroM:
Astrobohemia, www.astrobohemia.co.uk
Isaac Raymond, www.isaacraymond.co.uk
Joanne Fleming Design, www.joanneflemingdesign.com
Cherished Vintage Boutique, www.cherishedvintage.co.uk
Catherine Francis, www.catherinefrancis.co.uk
Ravel Shoes, www.ravel.co.uk
Pressleys of Montague St, Worthing, www.pressleys.co.uk
Lucia J Elliston, www.snoopersattic.co.uk/lucia-j-elliston/

Ancient Castle,
Stately Home & Gardens
for more details, call
01903 882173 or visit
www.arundelcastle.org
IMPOSING
SOARING

STUFF WE LIKE
TITLE LIKES
Superdrug superstar
with Specsavers
Thenational2015Specsavers
everywoman in Retail
Ambassadors have just been
announced, and this year Jill
Flood from Sussex, Brand
Manager at Superdrug, was
crowned in a lavish awards
night at Claridge’s as one
of 12 ambassadors chosen
from hundreds of applicants
across the length and
breadth of the UK.
Jill’s achievement was convincing Superdrug to partner with
celebrity vlogger Zoella from Brighton to create the Zoella
beauty range, which totally blew all their sales expectations
out of the water and is now selling like crazy in all Superdrug
stores across the UK.
www.everywoman.com
A winter snap
A timeless midwinter scene in the heart of Sussex scooped
Emma Varley from Pulborough first place in this year’s Sussex
Wildlife Trust’s Photo Competition. Emma’s picture won the
public vote and a £100 cash prize.
She said, “I took a
detour on my way
to work looking
for a place to
photograph. I got
rather lost but
eventually found
somewhere to pull
up, I think near
Cowfold. Walking
along the edge of a field, I turned a corner and was amazed to
find this breath-taking view. It seemed absolutely timeless and
completely captured the beauty of a Sussex winter landscape
to me.”
The twelve finalists will feature in the 2016 online calendar,
available from the Sussex Wildlife Trust website
www.sussexwildlife trust.org.uk
All rise please
If it’s good enough for
Victoria Beckham, it’s
good enough for us.
Yes, we’re talking about
standing up at our desks.
We’ve found this thing
called a Varidesk that
you can stick on your
existing desk that raises
or lowers your work rig,
gives you the choice of
sitting or standing.
It’s been proven that standing for intervals during the working
day can have numerous mental and physical benefits, from
increased productivity, to burning an additional 50 calories
per hour, (2,000 per week), and reducing blood pressure and
the risk of diabetes. Good New Year’s resolution?
Varidesks start from £325
uk.varidesk.com/
Keeping spooky books
As if Preston Manor in Brighton
wasn’t spooky enough already,
they’ve just recently acquired
a ‘haunted ledger’, donated by
terrified Josephine Benyovits. The
1915 shop ledger was found bricked up in a jeweller’s wall in
Brighton’s East Street in 1988 by her father, but having taken it
home, they apparently suffered a number of spirit visitations.
Apparitions appeared, including a group of men, woman and
children, and a soldier with a horse. Josephine says that one
of the spirits told her the ledger must be returned to Brighton
for the centenary of its first entry – prompting a call to the city’s
spookiest site, Preston Manor.
Preston Manor Venue Officer Paula Wrightson said, “At first we
weren’t sure whether we’d take it until the family impressed
on us quite how scared they were. When I had a phone
conversation with Josephine she seemed petrified!”
www.brightonmuseums.org.uk
www.titlesussex.co.uk6

STUFF TO DO
TITLE DOES
GOING UNDERGROUND
This is a brand new tour offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse
of the Royal Pavilion’s basement and tunnel, and a chance to
discover more about life below stairs for its servants, from the
rat catcher to George IV’s private secretary.The tour ends with a
rare chance to visit the tunnel that led to George’s royal stables
and riding school, now Brighton Dome.
Tours start January – March, 4.45-5.30pm
(£10 members £9 book in advance)
www.brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion/ for dates
GEttING mEDIEval
Bodiam Castle is one of the county’s treasures; an archetypal
14th century moated castle with ruined interior - a glimpse
of medieval splendour. Recently having undergone a
refurbishment of the tea rooms, and looking ahead to the
start of 2016, Title spots that the castle team are running a
series of ‘Medieval Mondays’. From bee-keeping to guns
and gunpowder,these talks are followed by a delicious one-
pot lunch, and great for offering a glimpse into our history
and heritage.
Bodiam Castle
Near Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Mondays 11, 18 and 25 Jan, 12 noon - £15
Book on 01580 831324
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle
BOaRDING flIGht Bai360
Fancy a flight on Brighton’s i360 when it launches? Maybe you’d
like to buy someone a go instead. BA are offering gift vouchers
for flights on the famous ‘doughnut on a stick’ opening in
summer 2016.
At 162 metres high, and with an observation pod rising to 450
feet, the i360 futuristic pod will allow 200 visitors at a time to get
on board for amazing views; and the visitor centre below will
incorporate a 400 seat restaurant, as well as gift shop, children’s
play zone and tea rooms.
To find out more, or buy British Airways i360 gift vouchers,
visit www.britishairwaysi360.com/giftvouchers
It’s jUst a jUmp tO thE lEft….
After a considerable hiatus, the infamous Rocky Horror stage
show returns in full regalia to amuse and outrage a whole new
generation of virgins. First performed in 1973 and penned by
Crystal Maze star Richard O’Brien, the Rocky Horror Show –
and Picture Show – has entertained the risqué amongst us for
decades, and it’s now coming to the Theatre Royal in Brighton.
It tells the story of Brad and his fiancée Janet, two squeaky-
clean college kids who meet Dr Frank’n’Furter by chance when
their car breaks down outside his house. It’s an adventure
they’ll never forget, with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity. For
those of you who haven’t been before, showing up to watch in
full underwear tackle is the
desired dress code. And no,
we’re not teasing you. Get
those suspenders on.
Theatre Royal, Brighton
17 December – 2 January
www.atgtickets.com/brighton
7www.titlesussex.co.uk

STUFF WE COVET
TITLE COVETS
Brighton seafront Star Wars
Atat photography print £80
Craftwork Projects
Blanket Scarf £60.00
Lookagain.co.uk
SEYVR Wallet with Built-in
Phone Charger £59.95
Philips IzzyLink Multiroom
Speaker £139.90
Harvey Norman
Jimmy Hendrix 3-in-1
Vaporizer £84.99
E-njoint.us
Pearl Earrings with Swarovski
Butterfly and Rose Gold £45.00
Lustrous Jewellery
Thunderbirds Interactive
Tracy Island £79.99
Argos
Ben De Lisi My Side/Your Side
Cushion £20.00
Debenhams
Mug Crumbles Book £7.99
White Stuff
EDITOR’SPICK

PEOPLE & PLACES
WHAT
A star-studded highlight of the
Brighton social calendar saw over
500 guests gather for a night of
entertainment at the Chestnut Tree
House Snowman Spectacular Ball
WHERE
The Hilton Brighton Metropole
WHEN
Saturday 5 December
WHY
Brighton TV reporter and presenter
Marcella Whittingdale hosted
the night’s entertainment which
included a performance by The
Overtones to a packed crowd
that raised over £455,000 for the
Chestnut Tree House hospice
Photos: Graham Franks
WHAT WE LOVED
A truly spectacular night with
some great performances and an
incredible sum raised for
the charity!
Hugh Lowson, CEO Chestnut Tree House with showgirls
Gordon & Alison Sherring with Mike & Jennifer Mendoza
Caspar & Carina Angerkren
Ronnie, Wendy, Linda and Tony Bloom
Sally Gunnell &
Marcella Whittingdale
with Catherine Hutchin
raffle winner
Carol Cleveland and
Clare GummerWendy Carter & Mike Holland

PEOPLE & PLACES
WHAT
More than 250 guests attened the
Arun Business Partnership Awards
2015 with 18 awards up for grabs
WHEN
Friday 13 November
WHERE
Butlins, Bognor Regis
WHY
To applaud business success
across the region and celebrate the
achievements of local companies
in Arun
WHAT WE LOVED
Regis Removals receiving the
Overall Business of the Year for the
second consecutive year
Business in the Community – The Pink
Pub to Paris Group sponsored by
Parker Kittiwake
Daria and Lily from Syrup Café
Deputy Mayor of Bognor Regis Pat Dillon,
Chair of Arun District Council and Consort
Andy and Alison Cooper
Simon Guess and team from L Guess Jewellers
From Butlins Jon Kirby, Tor Walmsley,
Laura Cowen and Dan Clark
Sarah Maynard and Rachel Hawkins
of Parker EME
From Arun Business Partnership
Miriam Nicholls and Steve Cusack
Photo opportunity
Andrew Christopher, Jenny Heath,
Lorena Watson and Shane Mahoney
from Kingsley Group

PEOPLE & PLACES
WHAT
Over 100 guests gathered for more
than four hours of live music as
part of the AHPR Entertainment
Showcase evening
WHERE
Preston Park Hotel, Brighton
WHEN
Wednesday 25 November
WHY
Over forty talented songwriters,
bands, comedians, solo and
recording artists performed
throughout the evening as they
showcased what they can do on the
big stage
WHAT WE DRANK
A tasty white wine
WHAT WE LOVED
The amazing array of entertainment
on offer all night, from beginning
to end
The Laura Day Trio
Jennifer and Mike Mendoza
Britain’s Got Talent comedian
Drew Cameron
Swing/Jazz singer Sarah A. Ferguson
TC and Jasper from Bali Brasserie
Joe Cook is Michael Jackson
Ambrose Harcourt of AHPR Entertainment
with Fiddler E. Sarah Carter
Ambrose Harcourt of AHPR Entertainment
with Fiddler E. Sarah CarterLive Forever Oasis cover band
Fiddler E. Sarah Carter was
on tour with Michael Flatley’s
Lord of the Dance

A birthday toast for the Guess family
PEOPLE & PLACES
WHAT
Customers and colleagues of
L.Guess Jewellers enjoyed champagne,
canapés and mind blowing magic from
Mark Williams
WHERE
L.Guess Jewellers, Rustington
WHY
Local family-based company
L.Guess Jewellers celebrated
75 years in business
WHAT WE ATE
Some delicious canapés from Pebbles
WHAT WE DRANK
It was bubbly for us all night!
WHAT WE LOVED
Eyeballing all the lovely bling we
wish we could afford
Clare Love and Mel Peters
A complimentary jewellery cleaning service
from Gavin Merrison of Connoisseurs for
Marianne Fowler of Spirit FM
Norman and Dot Dack with
Jools Chaffer of Dizzy
Magician Mark Williams
Cutting the birthday
cake Directors of L Guess
Jewellers, Sophie and
Simon Guess
A birthday photo for the
L Guess Jewellers team
at the Rustington store
Lucky winner of £300 diamond
watch Emma Neno
Leanne Smith and Jane Guess

PEOPLE & PLACES
WHAT
Over 20 singers and dancers
entertained 250 guests with live
performances at the Halloween
Horror fundraising ball
WHERE
The Grand Hotel Brighton
WHEn
Saturday 31 October
WHy
TV actress Lorraine Chase and
Olympic gold medallist Robin
Cousins MBE hosted the event
which raised a staggering
£47,000 for Sussex Beacon
WHAT WE LOVED
A host of incredibly frieghtening
(and some bizarre) Halloween
costumes!
Sussex Beacon’s Julie Rawcliffe with her
helpers for the evening
Raising funds on the evening, students
from Brighton Academy, Mia, Imogen,
Tatiana and Shannon Andy and Chris
Event organisers, E3 Group’s
David Hill and Lukas Wojcik
A whip round from Miles!
Heads and tails
Guests from Mayo
Wynne Baxter
Charles Hudson with Cheryl
and Andy Rusbridge

Marcus
AbelThe Aspirational Luddite Photo: Noelle Douglas
“You’re late, where have you been?” comes the high pitch yell
from above.
“Don’t blame me; it’s the bloody buses.” I reply, closing the
door carefully behind me so as not to dislodge the flashing
wreath. “I was at the bus stop and the orange lettering said the
no. 7 was a minute away, I could see that it was only 100 metres
further down North street. I watched it crawl towards me over
the next 20 minutes while the sign said due.”
“You’ll be pleased to hear I’ve virtually sorted out Christmas
online - tree, food, presents and animated reindeer.” Says the
wife, smiling broadly.
“What, like Bambi?” I say.
“Sort of. We need to go down the phone shop now – I need to
show you something.” She orders.
The boy in the shop gets out this smart phone and starts talking
in tongues – something that seems to excite the other half. “Bit
big isn’t it?” I enquire.
“That’s what everyone wants now.” The boy replies.
“I thought technological progress was making everything
smaller.” I say.
I get looked at disapprovingly twice. “Look it takes moving
pictures – look at those waves darling,” says the wife.
“You mean videos”, I say.
“No,” says the boy laughing. “These are animated, they are
moving pictures.”
“I believe that’s what they said about the first films of the late
nineteenth century.” I retort.
I had a pay-as-you-go mobile thrust into my hand some years
ago. We were off to Cyril’s 50th in Malaga. I had refused to fly
and instead took the leisurely night trains to the destination. It
also gave me the perfect opportunity to stop off in Madrid and
see my old friend Jasper on the way back. The phone would
at least come in handy to ring him when I arrived. Apparently
it would also come in handy so the wife could monitor my
progress and arrange meeting me at the other end - even
though I had supplied her with the full set of Spanish train
timetables.
Instead I received a list of jobs that I needed to do on my return,
all manner of gripes about having to travel on one’s own and
a text to say she couldn’t meet me at the station. The fact that I
had taken two days to get there prompted much jovial banter
at Cyril’s villa. As I left two days later the phone was buzzing.
That unpronounceable Icelandic volcano had blown its top.
Every guest was now ringing me about how to get back to
Blighty – as though I was running an eco travel agency.
When I arrived in Madrid I phoned Jasper only to be told by
some computerised voice that I had insufficient funds to make
the call but I could top up by ringing this number and using my
credit card. I did as the computer asked – only to be met by the
same message. The phone went in the bin outside the nearby
phone box. Now it seemed the wife thought it time for me to
re-enter the mobile generation this Saturnalia. “I’m not sure I’m
ready for another phone.” I say.
“It’s not for you, you’re buying it for me”, she exhorts.
“Oh.” I say relieved and feeling for my wallet.
“Can I get tinder on it.” She says.
The boy nods, looking at me. I just shrug my shoulders, “It’s all
Double Dutch to me,” I say.
TiTle ColumnisT

2015 IN PICTURES
What a year it has been. Title Sussex was born at the start of this
year and after releasing our first issue in May, the magazine has
gone from strength to strength in all areas. For Sussex, it has
been an eventful year in many ways and to celebrate a fantastic
12 months, we’ve put together our favourite images from 2015
MAY
Julie Graham
chatted to us on the set
of Benidorm and Daniel
White tackled the issue
of fracking in Sussex in
our wedding special
JUNE
We chatted to
soulstress Candi Staton,
Olympic gold medallist
Jayne Torvill and comedian
Reginald D Hunter, while
Julie Burchill looked at
what’s on offer in
Madeira
AUGUST
Our summer special took
to the course with golfing
fashion as well as looking at
the Tesla Model S, St Lucia’s
Chocolate Heritage Month
and a catch up with
Andreya Triana

SEPTEMBER
Brighton Fashion Week
and the Goodwood Revival
took focus alongside the
declining bee numbers, Bobby
Zamora’s Brighton return and
our striking beauty shoot
OCTOBER
Our celebration of all
things Bond included a
007-themed fashion shoot
and a one-on-one with Daniel
Craig as well as travel galore,
including France, Austria
and Bailiffscourt Hotel
SOCIAL MEDIA
It has been a busy year at
Title Towers but we found
the time to get out and about
across Sussex and to see what
we’ve been up to here are
our highlights of the year

The weather outside is frightful but our
fashion is so delightful as we embrace
the frost with our Winter Wonderland
fashion shoot, behind the scenes action
as well as Fal Blake’s latest column and
our men’s grooming beauty shoot.
Title Sussex
FASHION
Winter Wonderland Shoot • Behind the Scenes • Fal Blake • Men’s Grooming

Winter
Wonderland
Shot on location at Gun Hill Studios, www.gunhillstudios.com
Photographer: Erika Szostak, www.erikaszostak.com
Photography assistant: Matt Ryan, @threepinreset Twitter
Production manager: Sam Harrington-Lowe, @SamHL Twitter
Hair: Ioanna Alexia Kruizenga, Black Eye Hair Brighton, @hairstudiyo Instagram
Makeup: Charlene Howells, www.charlenehowells.com
Production assistants: Lili Harrington-Lowe and Sander Matulewicz
Models
Iona Jane Levy, @ionalevy Instagram
Charlotte Butler Blondel, @charlottebblondel Instagram
Clothing & Accessories
Joanne Fleming Design, www.joanneflemingdesign.com
Cherished Vintage Boutique, www.cherishedvintage.co.uk
Catherine Francis, www.catherinefrancis.co.uk
Pressleys of Montague St, Worthing, www.pressleys.co.uk
Lucia J Elliston, www.snoopersattic.co.uk/lucia-j-elliston/

Iona wears….
Isaac Raymond tulle top, skirt and
plastic under structure £1,048
Soft tulle top with hand sewn
silk lace appliqué on chest and
back. The gathered tulle skirt
is beautifully hand sewn onto a
white raw silk Dupion waistband.
The structured plastic underskirt
is made up from handmade
spheres bolted together.
Headpiece ‘White Mischief’ by
Astrobohemia £325

Charlotte wears…
Isaac Raymond tailored high
shoulder jacket £3,560
White raw silk Dupion with
hand sewn black lace and
blood red crystals down the
sleeve. The jacket also has
a layered PVC embellished
high collar with silver clasp.
Isaac Raymond tailored
pinstripe trousers with front
zips £895
Light Grey fitted pinstripe
trousers with white open
ended zips down the front
of each leg. The embellished
waistband is layered PVC.

Iona wears…
Joanne Fleming Design low
back silk chiffon and beaded
lace pale ivory dress ‘Galatea’
made to order, from £2,300
Real gemstone set stacking
bangles and rings from the
Pure Attraction range at
Pressleys of Montague St,
Worthing, starting at £69
Pansy Bloom pins from £68 by
Cherished Vintage Boutique

Charlotte wears…
Joanne Fleming Design
French grey flower
embellished lace dress
‘Halcyone’ made to order,
from £2,520
‘Laurel’ headpiece from
Catherine Francis Bridal
Boutique £150
Necklace and feather ruff
stylists’ own
Ravel Kansas City evening
sandals in pewter £85

Iona wears…
Joanne Fleming Design Fifi shrug in ruffled silk
chiffon and tulle with ostrich feather and Swarovski
crystal detail made to order, £560
Vintage white lace dress from Lucia J Elliston, prices
on application
Pansy Bloom pins from £68 and Hydrangea combs
from £240 by Cherished Vintage Boutique
Real gemstone set stacking bangles and rings from
the Pure Attraction range at Pressleys of Montague
St, Worthing, starting at £69

Charlotte wears…
Joanne Fleming Design silk
velvet peplum jacket with
ostrich feather collar and cuffs
is £920 made to order
Joanne Fleming Design pale
ivory beaded flower bodice
dress with silk chiffon skirt
‘Althea’ made to order and
is £2,400
Starflower hair vine with
starry flowers, pearls and
crystals £360 by Cherished
Vintage Boutique

We’ve had some amazing experiences working on our
fashion shoots but working at Gun Hill Studios was something
we were all properly excited about. Located in deepest East
Sussex, it’s got the largest infinity cove in the whole of the
south east and has not one, but two massive turntables based
in the floor. It’s used a lot for photographing amazing cars
and bikes (there was a beautiful Harley still propped up by the
wall when we got there!) but we loved the look for creating
a sense of space without boundaries. For those of you who
don’t know what an infinity curve is, it’s a studio with curved
edges so that you cannot see where the walls are, basically.
And it’s very disconcerting to stand in – you lose all sense of
perspective!
We had a much bigger team on hand this time, including
Ruby the pug who completely fell in love with designer Isaac
Raymond and hair stylist Yo. Not sure the studio team Emma
and Rupert have ever had a pug as part of a production team
but hey, we like to be there with the firsts.
Setting up the lighting took ages – you can see from the
photos what the actual cove looks like and it takes very careful
lighting. We dubbed photography team Erika and Matt the
lighting geeks but it was fantastic watching all the technology
come together. We also had enormous fun playing with
coloured gels and smoke machines. We wanted to create an
ethereal winter wonderland feel to the images.
The clothing sourced for this shoot from all the designers and
creatives was amazing. Lindsay Hills brought in some stunning
pieces and we had tons of beautiful hair pins, floating feathers
and magical looks from all across Sussex. Models Iona and
Charlotte looked absolutely extraordinary.
But it was the stylists Charlene (makeup) and Yo (hair) who
had the biggest fun I reckon. Normally we give them a specific
brief for a shoot, and they have limitations, but for this one
we told them to go crazy, and they totally did! Hair pieces,
crazy eyelashes, sequins, silver tattoos – you name it, they
stuck them on! And the result was just fantastic – whimsical,
creative and fanciful. A magical fairyland look complete with
just a good old kick of sass.
Finally, where would we be without our runners?! Lili and
Sander worked really hard all day, running around, helping,
and even walking the dog. And the results? Well we think it’s
our most insane, fun, crazy shoot to date and I have no idea
how we’re going to top this!
A PASSION for
FASHIONPhotos: Lili HarringtonLowe and Sander Mateluwicz

Shot on location at Gun Hill Studios,
www.gunhillstudios.com
Photographer: Erika Szostak, www.
erikaszostak.com
Photography assistant: Matt Ryan,
@threepinreset Twitter
Production manager: Sam Harrington-
Lowe, @SamHL Twitter
Hair: Ioanna Alexia Kruizenga,
Black Eye Hair Brighton,
@hairstudiyo Instagram
Makeup: Charlene Howells, www.
charlenehowells.com
Production assistants: Lili Harrington-Lowe
and Sander Matulewicz
Models
Iona Jane Levy, @ionalevy Instagram
Charlotte Butler Blondel, @charlottebblondel
Instagram
Clothing & Accessories
Joanne Fleming Design, www.
joanneflemingdesign.com
Cherished Vintage Boutique,
www.cherishedvintage.co.uk
Catherine Francis, www.catherinefrancis.
co.uk
Pressleys of Montague St, Worthing, www.
pressleys.co.uk
Lucia J Elliston, www.snoopersattic.co.uk/
lucia-j-elliston/

It’s exciting times here at Cove Hair, we have just celebrated our third birthday and in
conjunction with this, we are expanding our salon and services for the enjoyment
of our existing and new customers.
Cove Locks hair extensions delivered by our experienced and talented stylist Jenny Brown,
Cove Barbering headed up by Chyrese Carpenter, talented stylist in men’s grooming and the
introduction of Cove Training, investing in our people, led by Justin Adams.
Kerasilk the latest product range of hair care services from our partner Kms/Goldwell
• Unique smoothing system that gives your clients smoother hair for up to five months
• A new range of in salon treatments designed to combat the key areas of concern for your hair
• New in salon treatment range with long lasting results of up to ten washes
launching
01273 727923
info@covehairbrighton.co.uk
Hilton Brighton Metropole,
Kings Road, BN1 2FU Brighton

Red
edit
When everyone else is
back to black, why not
reach for something to
make your heart race a bit
and bring some colour to
your winter wardrobe?
Cape keyhole tunic
by Very.co.uk £29
Auden at Cadenzza
jewelled cuff £239
New Look red ghillie
heeled sandals £29.99
Thalia by Bundle
Maclaren Millinery
at Boticca.com
£122
Boux Avenue
Tippi chemise
red mix £36
Ravel Kentucky ankle
boots burgundy
suede/leather £85
BHS colour block
tunic £28
Wallis W tie waist
red coat £150
LookAgain.co.uk
T-Bar velour
shoes £46
The House of
Foxy swing
coat £175
House of
Fraser Howick
red cashmere
scarf £85
M&S Per Una Speziale
Coat £159
Autograph Top £45
Autograph Skirt
£49.50

THE NEED FOR TWEED….
Wearing a suit really doesn’t have to be a formal thing, and I am a great fan
of tweed. It can be dressed up or dressed down to suit the occasion – be it
work or play. You could even take your dog out for a walk wearing it! It’s
also excellent for wearing as separates – just the trousers, just the jacket, or
waistcoat on its own.
So what is tweed?
Tweed is typically described as a rough woollen cloth, typically made of
mixed flecked colours, originally produced in Scotland. There are many
different variations of cloth that fall under the umbrella of ‘tweed’ for example;
Donegal, Harris, Cheviot and Saxony.
Tweeds have advanced over the years and there are many distinctions of
twill weaves available now, including herringbones, chevrons, checks of all
sizes, marls, and flecks; all available in pretty much any colour you desire. The
majority of tweeds are made with pre-dyed yarns, but there is also the option
of piece dying batches of tweeds. Fabric production has evolved massively,
great for us tailors as it means we can offer cloths in a wide variety of colours
and weights.
Marvellously, one of this season’s hottest trends is tweed.
Fal Blake looks at the many ways to wear it without
coming over all Ted & Ralph…
At Gresham Blake, we love tweed so much, we even
wrote a little limerick:
Fal Blake
Photo: Kenny
McCracken
Cloth: Bateman and Ogden – Shetland Tweed
Cost: Two piece suit £700 / waistcoat £200
Photography: Kenny McCracken
There was a stylish man
in tweed
Whose suit could fulfil
any need

He could ride on his bike
Or take a hike
Looking sharp was the
way to succeed!

A CUT
ABOVE THE REST
Fal Blake is one half of Gresham Blake, the famous menswear store in Bond
Street, Brighton, where the design has a strong signature - lots of use of colour
and edgy design - and the clothes come ready to wear or made to measure.
Each month Fal introduces us to one of the many fascinating people to come
through the store’s doors…
Fal Blake
Photo: Kenny
McCracken
This month I would like to introduce
you to the very enigmatic Marc
Abrahams. I first met Marc around
12 years ago when we were both
competing against each other in The
Brighton Business Awards. When I was
first introduced to Marc, I was quite
taken aback. During my childhood I
always considered that a doctor was
one the most intelligent occupations
to aspire to. However, being a vet,
and a master of so many species, is an
even more difficult career pathway to
achieve. And on the flip side, with all
that education, these people can get
a little nerdy. But here is a man that is
charming, exuberates confidence and
is a VET! A rock star of a vet!
Marc Abrahams is not only a rock
star of a vet; he’s also one that has
been recently named ‘Vet of the Year
2015’. He’s also a keen animal welfare
campaigner and often puts himself
forward to speak for the animals. You’ve
probably seen Marc in various TV
shows (Paul O’Grady, This Morning) but
he also runs a campaign to end Puppy
Farm Cruelty. Puppy farming is the mass
commercial production of puppies
in horrific conditions, sold via pet
shops, garden centres, online and in
many free newspaper advertisements.
These puppies, commonly riddled
with incurable diseases often become
seriously ill shortly after arriving in their
new homes, their mothers still stuck
hundreds of miles away in squalid
conditions.
Two years ago, Marc took his campaign
to Westminster. Numerous high
profile celebrities, including comedian
Ricky Gervais, musician Brian May and
actor Peter Egan support his ‘Pup Aid
Campaign’.
We like to think of Marc as the leader
of a rebellious campaign, the animal
welfare mafia. This is where our
partnership with Marc really takes to
its own. We help Marc come across
as hardworking, intelligent, confident
and driven in pure rebellious style.
Choosing the clothing to represent that
is always a fantastic challenge for us.
Marc is not a fan of formal wear. Who
says that you have to wear a plain and
official looking suit when addressing
Parliament, why does it have to be
formal? We love the thought that he
uses our anarchic take on tailoring to
help push his campaigns through.
Marc’s message is simple. “When
choosing a dog, prospective dog
owners should always consider
adopting from a reputable shelter. Or,
if looking to buy a pup contact the
Kennel Club for their list of responsible
assured breeders where puppy and
mother will always be seen interacting
with each other. By adhering to these
rules, it’s extremely difficult to end up
with a sick pup – and better still this
cruel industry will be starved out of
business!”
I support Marc’s campaign 100%!
If you want to know more about Marc’s
campaign, check out www.pupaid.org

It’s all about the face
Love them or hate them, beards and whiskers are big business, and together
with hair care, men’s grooming is now a fast-growing trend. Title Sussex set up a
shoot with Chyrese Carpenter, stylist at Cove Hair in Brighton, to pick up some
tips for keeping those whiskers in top shape
Shot on location at Cove Hair Brighton
Stylist - Chyrese Carpenter
Photography - 7two9 Photography, www.7two9.com
Makeup - Charley Alice Davis, www.charleyalices.com
Models - Tony Knapp, Nick Love and Harry Baker
Production manager - Frida Clementz
It’s all about the face
Love them or hate them, beards and whiskers are big business, and together
with hair care, men’s grooming is now a fast-growing trend. Title Sussex set up a
shoot with Chyrese Carpenter, stylist at Cove Hair in Brighton, to pick up some
tips for keeping those whiskers in top shape
Shot on location at Cove Hair Brighton
Stylist - Chyrese Carpenter
Photography - 7two9 Photography, www.7two9.com
Makeup - Charley Alice Davis, www.charleyalices.com
Models - Tony Knapp, Nick Love and Harry Baker
Production manager - Frida Clementz

Before
Tony
Style: Everyday/casual
On the day of the shoot: Firstly, Tony’s
beard was cut down with beard clippers
in order to tidy and remove unwanted
long and stray hair. We then shaped
and sharpened around his jaw, mouth
and cheeks in order to create definition
throughout his beard, this is best
achieved by following the natural flow of
the beard.
Tips and Tools: Using a small pair of
beard clippers with a range of guards
that is adequate to the desirable length
of the beard. A beard balm and comb to
soften and smooth facial hair.

TONY’S GROOMING
“I would normally start the day with a shower and wash my
face with Bull Dog original face wash or face scrub. I also use
their moisturiser afterwards. On my hair I wash with Goldwell
Dualsenses Man Thickening shampoo. I dry my hair with KMS
hair play (salt spray) and then style with the dry wax spray or a
thickening powder.”
How much do you spend per month on your grooming?
“Per month I would normally spend about £30 on haircuts and
£10-£20 on products.”
What do you do now that you wouldn’t have dreamed of
doing five years ago?
“I tend to use more than one product on my hair and face to
get the results I want. I was given some great advice from my
hairdresser Jenny Brown. She works here at Cove and was the
one who advised me on what to use to get the results I wanted.
Five years ago I would have used far too much product. It’s
about working out what’s best for your hair and skin type.”
Is grooming for hipsters, or the hip?
“I would say it’s for everyone. Everyone should take pride in
their appearance. Why would you not want to feel good about
yourself?”
Tony’s top tips
“Best advice I could give would probably be to just stick with
the same products if they are working well for you. I have quite
thin hair so constant use of the Goldwell shampoo is giving me
the best results.”
After
Before
NICK
Style: Modern British gentleman
On the day of the shoot: We wet-
shaved Nick leaving his moustache,
using a generous amount of beard
and moustache wax to style it into the
handlebar.
Tips and Tools: I used a small, fine
comb and strong wax as facial hair
is usually very coarse and needs
something tough to give it a firm hold!
The products I used in the shoot were
from The Brighton Beard Company.

After
NICK’S GROOMING
“I try to visit a barber for a wet shave at least
twice a week as I enjoy the relaxation time. On
other days, I shave myself with a shaving bowl
and brush rather than foam. The brush helps to
lift and soften the beard and the soap is kinder
to the skin. On a normal day, I will lightly wax my
moustache into a well kempt walrus, moisturise
my face and comb my hair. On more formal
occasions, I will heavily wax my moustache
into a sculpted handlebar with the ends curled
upwards, moisturise my face and style my hair
with product. At night, I wash my moustache
with Pears Soap. My family have always used
Pears, so its smell has good associations for
me. Also, it’s not harsh so keeps my moustache
feeling soft. Then moisturise again.”
How much do you spend per month on your
grooming?
“£120”
What do you do now that you wouldn’t have
dreamed of doing five years ago?
“Moisturise.”
“Grooming is for anyone who cares about their
appearance and wants to look their best.”
Nick’s top tip
“Always carry moustache wax in case you
need to retouch your ’tache in emergencies. I
keep mine in my trouser pocket so it’s at body
temperature.”

Before
HARRY
Style: Well groomed
On the day of the shoot: We wet-shaved
Harry with a classic cut throat razor using a
high quality shaving gel and a sharp blade in
order to give him a close shave and a smooth
finish. I finished the shave with a post shave
balm for sensitive skin to avoid irritation.
Tips and Tools: Use plenty of warm water or
a hot flannel to soften bristles. Good quality
shave gel, a fresh blade every time a shave
is commenced, follow the grain of the hair,
rinse razor often in hot water, and post shave
balm in order moisturise and cool the skin
following a shave.

After
HARRY’S GROOMING
“First thing I usually shave and that can be anything from
a touch up around my neck line to a change of facial
hairstyle. Up until recently I had a fairly large beard that
still involved daily upkeep. I find it weird that some guys
don’t buy conditioner or face wash, not only just because I
find my hair easier to style after conditioning but because
it makes for healthier hair. My dad had already started
balding at my age so perhaps that’s got me worried!
Before I went clean shaven recently I’d use beard oil after
towel drying my beard, then I’ll put some mousse in my
hair and blow-dry into shape. I’ve always found my hair
hard to style due to it being very fine and straight so I use
a combination of a little heavy matte clay and finish up with
some weaker hairspray. I’ve tried to moisturise my face
after showering every day since I was about 15. I have my
mum to thank for that!”
How much do you spend per month on your grooming?
“Roughly £20-£30.”
“Grooming is important for hygiene and it makes me more
confident. I learnt a lot of this stuff from my parents though
so I’ve never seen it as much of a hipster trait.“
Harry’s top tip
“For my fine hair I like applying a tiny amount of dry
shampoo after drying. It makes my hair more receptive to
styling and in combination with some volumizing powder
or hairspray will look good throughout the day.”
TIPS FROM CHYRESE
Men’s hair and fashion has always been
an interest of mine. I feel as though male
grooming has grown and become extremely
popular in recent years and I love all aspects
of hair dressing, but the traditional wet shave
has always really interested me as it is unlike
anything I’ve done before.
I believe there’s a gap in the market for
pampering services for men; a traditional
wet shave is perfect as it’s both relaxing
and luxurious. I wanted to bring something
unique to Cove in order to expand what we
can offer our clients. Being a woman, I was
definitely very excited when I jumped into
this role as I knew that not many women train
and offer traditional wet shaves.
My Predictions
In 2016 I see men moving on from the big
bushy beards and on to shorter beards or
stubble, and more of the clean shaven look.

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As the New Year begins so too does our
quest for fitness and this month we’ve
gone all out to bring you everything you
need to get fit in 2016, including some
top tips and products, reviews and heath
retreats in our Wellness Special.
Title Sussex
HEALTH & BEAUTY
Wellness Special • Floating Spa • New Year New You • Thailand

T
here are many ways to relax,
some curl up in front of the TV
with a glass of wine,others enjoy
a leisurely jog, but now more
and more people are floating around
naked in pitch-black salt tanks after a
stressful day at work. And that’s exactly
how I spent one Monday evening.
Calm and relaxation for me are taboo
terms, I’ve got the energy of a nine-
year-old and total silence is my idea of
hell. However, when I was offered a total
sensory deprivation experience at The
Float Spa in Hove I jumped at the chance.
My knowledge of Floatation Therapy
is as vast as the pod I would squeeze
myself into, so I was understandably
nervous. Those nerves were instantly
dashed after a smiling welcome from
Camille, the owner of the Spa, and
Natalie, who was to become my salt
slumber supervisor for the evening.
With complimentary cucumber water
in hand I was given a quick tour of the
facilities and then it was go time. Natalie
showed me to a white room with a
table, shower and what was essentially
a white whale. She proceeded to open
its ‘mouth’ to reveal the salty abyss and
purple mood lighting contained within.
She then told me the dos and don’ts of
‘Floatation’. And I was able to ask the
three questions on all of our lips:
1. Is the water cleaned after every float?
2. Will it hurt if the water gets in your
eyes?
3. Can I go in naked?
Camille had already informed me that
all I had to bring with me was myself and
a hairbrush. Needless to say, the answer
was yes to each of those questions. My
clothes were off, the lid was shut and
Float hard or
float home
by Rob Jones
ocean sounds surrounded me. There
are two lighting settings inside the
pod, on or off. I opted for off because I
wanted to completely submerse myself
into the sensory deprivation side of the
experience; it was float hard or float
home. Unfortunately while trying to
relax I splashed some of the salt water
into my eye. I then scrambled around
spraying myself in the face with spring
water to sooth my aching peepers.
After that incident I did my best to re-
relax and empty my mind of worries
and thought. As you lay there listening
to your heartbeat slow down you relax
into the experience, you begin to
realize why people do this. There are
no distractions in the pod, nothing to
fear, other than an eyeful of salt water. I
didn’t get the urge to check my iPhone
or pick at some cheese in the fridge.
The experience felt like both hours and
minutes, you have no sense of time or
space in there. After easing my way out
of the water I had a shower, made sure
I put my clothes back on and headed
back out to the reception. There Natalie
greeted me with a warm pot of herbal
tea and a delicious jar of homemade
sorbet. I can honestly tell you at that
moment I couldn’t have felt more zen.
I’m completely converted. Skeptical
at first about how an expensive salt
bath could cure what ails me, I now
completely understand the new found
demand for floatation. It’s something
that you’ve never experienced before
and what I believe to be the closest
you’ll get to an out of body experience,
without huffing paint thinner. All in all I
give the experience a solid 10/10 and
I will absolutely be returning in the
future. My only regret: forgetting to
bring my hairbrush.
THE FOAT SPA
Basement 8
Third Avenue
Hove
BN3 2PX
01273 933 680
www.thefloatspa.co.uk
WELLNESS
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OK, so lots of us are probably feeling a bit jaded by now.
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It’s paved with good intentions, we know, and
there’s a good chance Chris Rea might be on
it. We also know that like Oscar Wilde said, we
can resist anything except temptation. BUT we
are going to try and get a bit healthier and less
frazzled for 2016 and this is where it starts…
WELLNESS OR THE ROAD TO HELL
Eat better
This is NOT the time of year for a big diet. It’s
winter and your body needs fuel. But it needs the right
fuel so instead of binge dieting after the crazy season and
sending your body into total shock, treat it kindly. Eat lots of
fresh fruit and veg, lean protein like chicken, fish or beans, and
good carbs. C’mon people, you know what to do. Get rid of the
rest of the mince pies and either drink that brandy or chuck it out.
Wine? A glass of red now and again is fine, but you don’t need
the whole bottle, followed by another bottle, then a row of shots
and some mescal for the cab ride home, do you? Make small
changes, eat better oils, chow down on some nuts and just
do a better job, OK?
Relax
Yeah, you heard us. Take time to relax – and no, that
doesn’t mean more time in front of the TV or Xbox.
How about a little yoga or meditation? Take time out to
unwind in a hot bath. There’s something just wonderful
about dropping gently into scented hot water and
laying back with a big fat sigh. We love ESPA Restorative
Bath Oil (£32) for making this a fragrant heaven with its
sweet orange, rose geranium and lavender.
Get more sleep
Ah, bed. Make friends with
your bed and spend more time
together. Get some good bed-
time routines in place like killing
screen time an hour before night-
nights, drinking less alcohol, or
doing stimulating things. Except
sex. Actually sex is very good for
sleep – all those post-bedroom-
gymnastics endorphins are just
awesome for drifting off. So have
more sex.
More than anything for 2016,set yourself sensible goals and targets
for wellness. Don’t try and fix weeks and weeks of decadence in
the space of one month. Make gradual, overall changes and enjoy
feeling healthier, better and calmer. So you can be ready and
prepared for December 2016, and do it all again next year!
Exercise more
Not rocket science, is it. Factor in some
time for a bit more exercise but like with
the food, don’t go crazy straight after
Christmas, and you’ll feel a lot better. If
you go at this all gung-ho you will send
your body into shock and you’ll never
keep it up. Then you’ll hate yourself
for being flaky, so make sustainable
changes.Walk more. Swim once a week.
Go to the gym but not every day. Take
the stairs. And go for a walk outside
without staring at your phone at least
once a week. See the beauty of nature!
And risk getting run over less.

10 Ways to repair,
renew and revitalise…
If you’re having to screw up the courage just to look in
the mirror after too many late nights and hard partying,
we’ve got some fixes for you. We can’t promise miracles,
but you’ll have fun trying!
1. NEW John Frieda Frizz Ease 10 Day
Tamer £12.99
Have you SEEN your Barnet?! Banish
winter frizz with this favourite.
2. frank body Peppermint Coffee Body
Scrub £12.95
Made for active babes to soothe tired
muscles and weary pins. Stimulating mint
oil to sooth tired muscles.
3. Limited edition Simple face
wipes £3.29
On sale until the end of February with
a gorgeous limited edition packaging
inspired by winter.
4. Lush Brazened Honey fresh face
mask £6.75
Great for refreshing and detoxifying
your skin.
5. Liz Earle Instant Skin Tonic
Spritzer £14.75
Contains naturally active ingredients such
as Aloe Vera which revitalises and softens
the skin. Spritz over face and body to
revitalise at any time.
6. Super Green Elixir from Elle
Macpherson, sachets or luxury caddy
from £39
Take care of the inside too. All the
vitamins, minerals and trace elements
you need to assist wellness. A blend of 45
key ingredients including alkalising super
greens, Chinese herbs, digestive enzymes
and the miatake mushroom family.
7. Pure Collagen Spray RRP £100
Scientifically proven to reduce fine lines
and promote a healthy, well-hydrated and
radiant appearance, instantly! Online at
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8. Elemis Nourishing Omega-Rich
Cleansing Oil 195ml £29.50
Perfect for winter skin as it gently dissolves
makeup and grime whilst nourishing and
hydrating the skin – lovely!
9. Jo Malone London Vitamin E
Eye Crème £37
A luxurious formula designed to
moisturise the delicate skin around the
eyes while helping to reduce the look of
fine lines and dark circles.
10. Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow
Foundation £36
If you can fix it, cheat! This complexion
enhancer features the latest optical
innovation to give skin that healthy
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This time of year is always tough on the body and mind and it’s vital you recharge
those batteries. And we can’t think of a better way to do it than on a luxurious
health retreat in beautiful Thailand. Sam Harrington-Lowe investigates…
Retreat into luxury
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The Samujana estate is a collection of seriously opulent villas
on the Thai island of Koh Samui, featuring mind-blowing
infinity edge pools and unobstructed sea views. It’s the
stuff dreams are made of. Perfectly perched on a hillside
overlooking a coral cove, the villas offer between three and
eight bedrooms and are ideal for families,friends and couples.
You’re getting proper luxury here, with dedicated villa hosts,
private cinemas, gyms, spa services, fitness retreats, tennis
courts, beach access and all the hospitality of an upscale
resort. And the resort is ideally located just minutes from
Koh Samui International Airport and lively Chaweng Beach.
Proper handy.
To bring you a bit of wellbeing, the crew at the estate have
teamed up with some of the island’s top therapists, wellness
experts and personal trainers to offer a range of bespoke
health and fitness services; available in the comfort and
privacy of their very own villas. It’s the most unashamedly
luxurious service I’ve come across for a while, and frankly
absolutely perfect for taking the sting out of January.
Addressing the importance of re-balance after too many
late nights and way too much turkey, each activity has been
created to ‘refresh, revitalize and/or renew’ and there’s
everything from yoga and fitness to juicing and massage.
Does it get any better than this? I don’t think so.
Yoga and Pilates
Whether at the edge of an expansive infinity pool or on a
quiet secluded beach, yoga sessions here really push the
boundaries of luxury. Activating both spiritual and physical
TRAVEL

healing capabilities, guests can embark on
a journey of rediscovery as they begin to
detach from the stresses of everyday life.
*Suitable for all; private, groups, pre-natal
and kids’ yoga sessions are available, with
prices starting at £20.00 per person per hour.
Muay Thai Boxing
Recognised as a national sport in Thailand
– and also known as ‘the art of eight limbs’
by locals – Thai kickboxing is a full body
workout using all hands, elbows, knees and
legs for defence. Inviting guests to interact
with Thailand’s sporting culture, Muay Thai
boxing sessions are offered both in-villa or
at a nearby off-site gym.
*Both private and group Muay Thai Boxing
sessions are available, with prices starting
at £20.00 per person per hour.
Fitness
For those looking for an escape that allows
them to both relax and get fit simultaneously.
Offering workouts from bespoke personal
training sessions, to high intensity Tabata
interval training, cross-fit coaching classes,
personalised strength training sessions and –
for those who really want to be whipped into
shape – military-style boot camp sessions,
there really is something for everyone!
*Available as both private and group
sessions, prices start from £20.00 per person
per hour and vary depending on activity.
Nutrition
Taking the extra step and providing not only
a holiday for their guest, but also for their
guest’s bodies, meet the Juice Queen; an
expert holistic practitioner who combines
the freshest organic products to create
cold-pressed daily juices, which in turn
promote beauty, wellness and longevity.
*Guests can choose to ‘juice’ for 3 to 10
days, prices from £17.00 per day.
Body Treatments
No luxury wellness offering would be
complete without an enticing list of
indulgent massages and nourishing
beauty treatments. From stimulating foot
scrubs to traditional deep Thai massages
and exfoliating facial treatments, guests
will leave their private in-villa spa feeling
refreshed, relaxed and rejuvenated.
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For more information, please visit
Samujana’s new wellness page:
www.samujana.com/wellbeing.php
Holidays at Samujana start at £520
per villa per night
(3 bedrooms/6 people)
Minimum of seven nights applies in
high season, three nights applies in
low season.
Flights from London Gatwick start
from London Gatwick to Koh Samui
via Singapore start at £650 with
Singapore Airlines.

Luxurious New Year recovery at your choice of Sussex spas
Indulge in heavenly spa treatments, lose those extra festive pounds with a personal training
plan and immerse yourself in luxurious surroundings. Elite Hotels offer the perfect solution
to revive and revitalise after the party season!
The Ashdown Park Country Club and Spa has been designed to offer the highest standards
of luxury, service and pampering; and with two spa afternoons for just £99 on offer throughout
January, you can relax with a partner or friend and enjoy it together.
The wellness facilities at The Grand Hotel offer the very best in beauty, fitness, spa treatments
and relaxation. Between 4 and 22 January take advantage of a 60 day *membership for just
£60, with the joining fee waived if you join thereafter. *New members only.
Whether it’s a range of Kerstin Florian and VitaMan treatments, swimming in the indoor pools,
or working off those pounds in the gym, these stunning Sussex spas have everything you need!
Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club
Wych Cross
Nr Forest Row
East Sussex
RH19 5JR
www.ashdownpark.com
The Grand Hotel
Marine Parade
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 4EQ
www.grandeastbourne.com

I am sure that your New Years resolution list will include the
words ‘lose weight’ and ‘get fit’. Just like every New Year eh?
But why is this so important to you? What will losing two stone
mean to you? How will you feel when you achieve it? Think
about it. If you lost even half a stone would you feel any of
these things?
• More confident
• My clothes would fit me
• I could buy anything from any shop
and it will fit me and look nice
• I’ll love myself more
• People will treat me differently
• I won’t have to hide any more
• People will notice me
• I’ll get a new job/relationship
Once you recognize it’s the ‘feeling’ behind why you want to
lose weight that’s important, then you’ll have the motivation
and determination to do something about it.
The next step is to get help - whether that’s by joining a
local community fitness class, getting a personal trainer or
joining a gym. Find someone you trust and who get’s you,
who understands your why. Recognize that it won’t be easy,
it’s going to be hard work, you’re going to have to make
changes and you’re going to have to make the time but with
the right support you can do it. Just remember your ‘why’;
it’ll get you there.
Lisa Moore, owner of Fit For Moore Personal Training studio
in Haywards Heath, offers a free consultation. Contact lisa@
fitformoore.co.uk or call 01444 847951.
KNOW WHY,
NOT WHEN
WELLNESS
Know your ‘WHY’ and you’ll
lose that extra two stone

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This time of year is all about comfy couches
and hot food and in that light we’ve got some
delicious soup recipes, the latest Sussex food
news, a review of the amazing Market restaurant
as well as the latest food and drink additions in
Sussex inNick Mosley’s column.
Title Sussex
FOOD & DRINK
Market • Nick Mosley • Food News • Recipes

This little piggy
went to Market
Sam Harrington-Lowe went to investigate
the brave new world of Market in Hove
W
hen I heard that Graze in Hove was having a
refurb and total makeover I was a bit unsettled.
I’m a bit like a child sometimes in that I don’t
really like change, and there was something
about that place that brought back happy memories of
eating in Soho in the ‘eighties, tucked away in sumptuous
dark hidey-holes with exceptional table linen and
extravagant food, and an even more extravagant wine list.
But I’m very happy to report that I needn’t have worried. In
fact, what has replaced the old guard is a thriving, buzzing,
eating environment that feels simultaneously European and
British, and where the service is good enough to feel a bit
upmarket, but the dining experience is relaxed and informal.
Gone are the dark corners and set tables, replaced by
long Spanish-style counter dining, and a handful of tables
scattered around. True to their roots, Kate and Manni have
stuck to the tapas style food that made their name, but it’s
been jazzed up considerably, much like the décor.
We went on a Tuesday night and it was rammed, which is
always a good sign, and the place was filled with a real range
of people – from gorgeous single girls doing a bit of work at
laptops, to groups of friends joyfully wading through piles of
food and wine. I loved sitting up at the counter and sticking
my beak into everything the staff are up to (I expect they
love customers like me). But I like to watch my food being
prepared, or ask questions about wines or dishes as the
team are bustling about. It makes me feel involved.
The staff on hand are all pretty knowledgeable about the
menu, and I love that. Is there a more annoying phrase in the
lexicon of dining language than, “Oh I’m not sure; hold on,
I’ll have to ask chef”? I want to think that the people who
work together know what the hell each other is doing, and
that includes whether or not there’s black pudding with the
scallops, or whether there’s shrimp in the fish stock. Call me
picky. But I’m very pleased to report that at Market, the left
hand very much knows what the right hand is doing.
The food was all lovely. There were so many little dishes I
can’t go through it all individually without rambling on like

I loved sitting up
at the counter and
sticking my beak
into everything
the staff are up
to… to watch
my food being
prepared,or ask
questions about
wines or dishes
as the team are
bustling about.
What did We eat?
Padron peppers £4
Goats cheese churros, white truffled honey £4
Broccoli, kale, tahini £5
Polenta, mushroom and cream cheese balls, sweetcorn £8
Scallops, wild boar bacon, honeyed parsnips £8
Warm octopus, capers, smoked paprika £9.50
Beer braised ribs £8
Truffled mac and cheese £4.80
Warm chocolate and peanut butter brownie, banana ice cream £6
Cheese board – price dependent on volume
Bottle of Picpoul, Morin Langaran, Languedoc £26
some old duffer, but I have listed what we had above. Things that really stood out
for me were the goat’s cheese churros with gooey sweet truffled honey (an inspired
dish of decadent sumptuousness), the octopus, which was fresh and firm and not
all wobbly, which I can’t stand. The polenta balls were sticky and satisfying, but I’d
approach those with respect if you are planning to order a few different things as
they’re properly filling, and the truffled macaroni cheese, which was just sexy as
hell. Slightly disappointed in the brownie – the flavours were amazing but it was
a little dry, a touch overcooked. But hey; the place was heaving so we can forgive
them that, and honestly, the cheese board more than made up for it.
Get yourself to Market. I expect you should probably book, if they take bookings.
Take your time, and take in a few different dishes. And take a good friend. They’ll
thank you for it.
MARKET RESTAURANT
& BAR
42 Western Road
Hove
BN3 1JD
01273 823707
www.market-restaurantbar.co.uk
Photo by Nick Harvey of
Restaurants Brighton
Photo by Nick Harvey of
Restaurants Brighton

Mucho Burrito, the fast expanding North
American ‘Fresh Mexican Grill’ is now open
in Chichester!
The first UK store has been in North St,Brighton since December
2013, and Chichester opened its doors in June of this year.
The new store is situated on the Chichester Gate Leisure Park
opposite the Cineworld, and has enjoyed a great reception
from the Chichester public.
TherestaurantoffersafullmenuconsistingofTacos,Quesadillas,
Salads, Nachos and of course our signature Burritos. Mucho
Burrito is unique to the Mexican sector as everything is made
right in front of your eyes and you as the customer select what
goes in your meal. With a range of freshly made salsas we can
make everything from zero heat, right up to 10/10 for those real
Chilli lovers.
If you feel like something really different then we’ve got our
exciting new Smokin’ Barbacoa, which you can see on page
58. This is a very special limited time offer featuring our Beef
Barbacoa mixed with a delicious homemade BBQ sauce and
finished with creamy Blue Cheese ‘Slaw. Take a look!
As it’s Christmas, and to celebrate our new store we invite you
into Chichester to ‘Have One On Us’ so tear out the featured card
on this page to receive ONE FREE MEAL on us!
Stores at
Unit 1, Chichester Gate Leisure Pk, Terminus Rd, Chichester
PO19 8EL 01243931988
53/54 North St, Brighton, BN1 1RH 01273 757095
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FOOD & DRINK
A CHANGE IS GOING TO COME
TIME TO WINE
I’m always keeping an eye on wine trends
– in a purely professional capacity, of
course – and with Prowein, the world’s
biggest wine exhibition, in Dusseldorf
this spring, I asked my mates Henry and
Cassie at Butler’s Wine Cellar what wines I
should be hunting down. Henry’s top tip for
2016 is to keep an eye out for wines from
Piedmont in Italy, which you’ll be familiar
with as hearty Barolo and Barbera reds.
The vintages coming out of Piedmont are
getting better and better, so Rioja better
watch out as the current red wine trend
of choice. In other booze news, Henry
reckons that Chardonnay will be cool again
with consumers. The heavy oak that we
associate with the Chardonnay grape is all
the fault of New World producers in the
1990s. It’s a tremendously versatile grape
and if you’re drinking white Burgundy,
Chablis or Champagne then you’re most
likely drinking Chardonnay grapes. Keep
an eye out for Californian Chardonnays
that are increasingly becoming more in-
line with the European palate. (Butler’s
Wine Cellar, www.butlers-winecellar.co.uk)
WHAT’S NEW
PUSSYCAT?
Brighton is definitely one of
the UK’s great food hubs. Last
year we collectively won the
accolade of Best Food City
in the Condé Nast Traveller
reader’s food awards and
our independent restaurant
and cocktail scene continues
to go from strength-to-strength. Thankfully, it finally looks like the civic
embarrassment of the derelict Madeira Terraces will find resolve with
London’s Soho House achieving planning permission (fingers-crossed) for
a members bar and lounge, three funky restaurants and a seafood venture
with the very talented Ben McKellar of Brighton’s the Gingerman group. The
West Country’s Harbour Hotels group have purchased the seafront UMI on
the junction of West Street and Kings Road with a complete refurbishment
in early 2016, Starwood Hotels are due to open their incredibly cool ALOFT
concept hotel behind Brighton station, whilst Jury’s Inn takes over the former
Thistle Hotel on the seafront with significant investment. Meanwhile the Hotel
du Vin group have taken over Seattle at Brighton Marina which will shortly be
re-launching under their Malmaison brand.
REASONS TO BE CHEERFUL 2016
And so, what are we planning for
the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink
Festival for 2016? We’ll be back with
the Big Sussex Market on New Road
and the Rockinghorse Children’s
Easter Egg Hunt in Pavilion Gardens.
Sussex Wine & Gourmet Bus Tours
return in the spring and will run over
the summer, giving you a delicious opportunity to go behind the scenes at
some of Sussex’s finest food producers,brewers and vineyards.Our big spring
events will run from 19-30 May and we’re doing a lot of work cross-promoting
gastronomic food regions with our international festival partners. Our May
events dovetail with the International Cool Climate Wine Symposium, and
we’re planning some incredible consumer wine-based events. On behalf of
the festival team, I’m really proud that we’re a massive part of putting Brighton
& Hove and surrounding Sussex on the world food map. Keep an eye on our
website for updates! (www.brightonfoodfestival.com)

Five ways to have a Jolly January
If detox is not your fix and you don’t care about dry January, we’ve got some good news for you. Terre
á Terre in Brighton is going re-tox all the way! We caught up with TAT’s Olivia Reid to find out more…
1. BOOB MONDAYS & TUESDAYS - BUY OUR OWN BOTTLE
This is always hugely successful so we’re doing it again. We offer all our customers
any wine from our wine list at RETAIL price Monday and Tuesday evenings from
January 11until March 29. We’ve got a full organic off-licence list and this is a great
time to take full advantage and try a few! No need to bring a bottle – it’s hassle free
and it’s corkage free. Buy a bottle of our wine at retail price… and perhaps bag
another bottle on your way out!
2. TERRE à VERRE
Terre à Terre is renowned for its Terre à Tapas – a delicious selection of miniature
lovelies from the a la carte, perfect for the indecisive guest. Try the even better Terre
à Verre, which is Tapas, Chips and an Organic Wine Carafe (500ml) for two to share
for £42. This is available all week apart from Saturday nights throughout January –
March. Watch out for some extra special seasonal spins on the Tapas plates…
3. AfTERNOON TEA
If you haven’t discovered the Tiered Afternoon Tea, where have you been? This
hugely popular savoury, sweet and traditional tea time treat is nothing like anything
you have had before – featuring treats like Peeking Buns stuffed with Szechuan
marinated halloumi, with kimchi Chinese cabbage and miso chilli sauce garnish,
Mini chocolate brownie with damson plum puree, Tea
soaked sultana scones served with Terre à Terre jam
and clotted cream, and loads more. Stuff the diet.
4. fORgET DRY, iT’S ALL ABOUT TRY JANUARY
See what we did there?! Watch out for the selection of new and local spirits on our menu alongside
obviously fantastic cocktails and organic wines, but look out also for surprise feature truffles,
seasonal retail products a few other secrets up our sleeves for 2016. Don’t think you’d like a
vegetarian restaurant? How do you know until you try?
5. JUST iNDULgE, WE SAY!
Final January recommendation is to just jump in,
order and enjoy. Terre à Terre is the local go-to for the most creative vegetarian
food in Sussex and always delivered with a cheeky little pun. Light-hearted food
is our way, so why not try Bankgkok Broken Ball, Avocado Kokado, Peeking Buns,
Better Batter and Lemony Yemeni Relish, or Bee a Mellow Mallow Pear? Delicious
as well as pun-tastic.
Get involved
Terre á Terre
East Street
Brighton
www.terreaterre.co.uk

Cocktail
of the
Month
Food news
The VerdiTa
With the festivities and excess of the holiday
season taking their toll, many people choose
to go on a detox/gym mission. As with all
things, moderation is the best policy. So we
firmly believe that it’s quality-over-quantity
policy that potential do-gooders should
adopt rather than a blanket ban.
Saying that, we do have an amazing non-
alcoholic ‘mocktail’ that can be turned into
a proper cocktail very quickly and this is a
heady mix of fresh botanicals, pineapple juice
and fresh chilli. It can be as hot as you like!
To jazz it the hell up, simply serve with a shot
of good 100% agave tequila on the side and
take alternating sips. By doing this you will
get the full flavour of the tequila which will be
complemented by the herbs in the Verdita.
Our particular favourites at the moment are
Aqua Riva Tequila, owned by the fabulous
Cleo Rocos and made in the Jalisco region
of Mexico; and Ocho Tequila (a truly unique
estate produced tequila as it was one of the
first to bear a Tequila vintage which signifies
which year, harvest or location it was made in).
Verdita
1 litre pineapple juice
100g fresh coriander
100g fresh basil
1/3 piece of fresh red chilli
Method
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend.
Strain off the resulting mix to remove any of
the herbs and the chilli seeds. Then store in a
fridge for up to three days.
To serve
Pour resulting mix into a large glass filled with
ice and enjoy. Or serve with a shot of tequila
on the side.
New Thai from Cook
Getting decent Thai food – particularly
delivered to your own home – isn’t
always easy, so we’re loving this new
range from freezer food champs Cook,
who make ready meals to cook at home
as good as you’d make ‘em yourself.
As a local business in the South East
it’s been a complete success story as
this company has grown from humble
beginnings to a network of something
like 80 shops across the UK, with main
stores in Hove, Lewes, Eastbourne,
Battle, East Grinstead, Horsham,
Rustington, Chichester, Midhurst and
even a little stockist in Shoreham by
Sea at Miller’s Café.
Thai buffeT showing…
Red Thai Duck Curry: £4.99
Coconut & Lime Leaf Rice: £1.50
Yellow Vegetable Curry: £3.99
Red Thai Chicken Curry: £3.99
If you can’t get to the stores
though, they do mail order.
www.cookfood.net
Baking all Boxed up
Ever fancied being able to bake like a pro but not really sure where to start?
Bake Box is a brand new subscription box, designed for blossoming bakers
to build up a brilliant repertoire of new skills as well as a collection of great
baking equipment. Bake Box is the first of its kind available in the UK and
includes all the tools and guidance needed to transform any cake into a
showstopper. The box contains recipe cards, cookware items, decorating
kits and online masterclass videos. Time for tea!
www.the-bake-box.com
Standard subscription £14.99
per month + £2.99 P&P

Juicing and smoothies are
SO last year. 2016 is all
about soups and broths,
and what better time to
start souping it up than
over the New Year? With
benefits that include
cleansing, the option to
remove gluten and dairy,
and keeping it natural,
local and seasonal, we
think soups and broths
are going to be this year’s
big food news, so here’s
a couple we’re already
excited about…
FEELING
SOUPED UP

For an excellent cleanse and for feeling clean inside
and out, we are loving this fresh-tasting, light soup.
It’s also a stunningly low 206 calories per serving. In
this vegetarian soup, the barley takes centre stage.
This grain is a good home remedy for water retention
so this soup is perfect for when you feel bloated.
SERVES 2
600ml vegetable stock (see below)
1 lemongrass stalk, bashed
80g pearl barley 1 small cucumber, deseeded and
sliced
3 spring onions, chopped, 1 green chilli, thinly sliced
1 tbsp tamari wheat-free soy sauce fresh root ginger,
peeled and thinly sliced, to serve
Bring the stock to the boil in a pan and reduce the
heat to a good simmer. Add the lemongrass and
pearl barley. Cover, leaving a bit of a gap between
the lid and pan so the stock doesn’t boil over. Once
the barley is tender, about 45 minutes, take the pan
off the heat and remove the lemongrass. Stir in the
cucumber, spring onions, chilli and tamari. Serve
with fresh ginger slices scattered over.
VEGETABLE STOCK
This makes quite a delicate, aromatic white vegetable
stock; perfect for the cleanse recipes.
MAKES 1 LITRE
1 leek, roughly chopped
1 white onion, roughly chopped
1/4 celeriac, roughly chopped
1 celery, roughly chopped
1 fennel, roughly chopped
6 garlic cloves, bashed
1 tsp coriander seeds
Sea salt flakes
A handful of soft herbs – such as
dill, coriander, tarragon
Add all the chopped vegetables to a large pot, along
with the garlic, coriander seeds and a little salt and
cover with about 1.2 litres of water. Bring to the boil,
then reduce the heat to a good simmer and cook for 45
minutes until all the vegetables have softened. Switch
off the heat and add your preferred soft herbs, then
leave to rest for an hour or so before straining through
a sieve lined with muslin or cheesecloth, discarding all
the solids. Transfer the stock to an airtight container.
The Ultimate Soup Cleanse: The delicious and
filling detox cleanse by Nicole Pisani, Kate Adams
Published by Orion as a paperback priced £7.99
(ebook: £4.99) in January 2016
HOT CUCUMBER WI TH BARLEY SOUP

TAKES 35 MINUTES • SERVES 4
1 litre/1¾ pints low-salt chicken stock
2 tsp Thai red curry paste
100g/4oz flat rice noodles
150g pack shiitake mushrooms, sliced
125g pack baby corn, sliced
2 skinless salmon fillets, sliced
Juice of 2 limes
1 tbsp reduced-salt soy sauce
Pinch of brown sugar
Small bunch of coriander, chopped
Pour the stock into a large pan, bring to the boil, then stir in the curry paste. Add the noodles and cook
for 8 minutes. Tip in the mushrooms and corn, and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the salmon to the pan
and cook for 3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the heat and stir in the lime juice, soy
sauce and a pinch of sugar. Ladle into four bowls and sprinkle over the coriander just before serving.
SALMON NOODLE SOUP
A new soup idea tinged with Eastern flavours. It’s low fat, heart-healthy
and a good source of omega-3 – plus it tastes truly sensational!

TAKES 25 MINUTES • SERVES 4
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced
500g/1lb 2oz courgettes, quartered
lengthways and chopped
200g/7oz frozen peas
400g can cannellini beans, drained and
rinsed
1 litre/1¾ pints hot vegetable stock
2 tbsp basil pesto (you can make your
own with fresh basil, olive oil, garlic and
Parmesan if you like)
Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook the garlic
forafewseconds,thenaddthecourgettes
and cook for three minutes until they start
to soften. Stir in the peas and cannellini
beans, pour on the hot stock and cook for
a further three minutes.
Stir the pesto through the soup with
some seasoning, then ladle into bowls
and serve with crusty brown bread.
COURGETTE,
PEA & PESTO SOUP
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It may be panto season but if you’re looking to avoid the
singalong slapstick that engulfs the holiday period, we’ve
got the latest cinema releases, an interview with funny man
Noel Fielding, the new Porsche Boxter Spyder and the latest
education news.
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ComedianNoelFieldingvisitedSussexinDecember
and James Rampton sat down with the alternative
stand-up to find out about his new show and what
it’s like to be back on stage after an extended break
N
oel Fielding stepped onto the Brighton Dome stage in December
mid-way through his his first solo tour for five years. The comedian
who, thanks to his work on The Mighty Boosh, Noel Fielding’s Luxury
Comedy and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, has an enormously loyal
following, was performing his new show, simply titled, “An Evening
with Noel Fielding.” Featuring Noel’s inimitable blend of stand-up, animation,
music and appearances by some of his best-loved characters, including The Moon,
The Dark Side of the Moon and Fantasy Man, it was a blinding show.
Noel and I are chatting in his north London studio. Surrounded by props – including
life-size cardboard cut-outs of a robber with a stripy jumper and a swag bag
and a nun wielding a huge gun – and his own arresting paintings, he makes for
marvellously entertaining company. It is a delight to spend an hour in the company
of this hilarious and magnetic comedian.
The five years away from the live arena only whetted Noel’s appetite for stand-
up. The performer, who has spent the last few years occupied by the meticulously
produced, semi-animated E4 show, Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy, begins by
underlining that nothing beats the rush generated by live work. “The problem with
TV is that it takes years to make and after a while you can’t remember what it’s like to
tell a joke and get a laugh from it,” he explains. “The great thing about live comedy
is that it cuts out the middle men - all those TV producers and directors. It takes out
everything that gets in the way, so it’s just you and the audience. It’s a really pure
set-up.”
Because it’s so deeply original and innovative, Noel’s comedy can divide people.
But he thinks that the infectious nature of his stand-up show can help to win over
the agnostics. “Some people might think they’re allergic to you, but if they come
to a live show and see everyone is laughing, it’s hard to say that it’s not funny. It
was the same with the Boosh. Sceptics
were convinced when they came to our
shows. As a stand-up, you spend all day
being nervous. But as soon as you step
onto the stage and get the first laugh,
it’s magic time. It’s like being in a dream.
It’s a real buzz.”
The comedian, who was joined on
stage by the loose stylings of his
brother Michael Fielding (best known
as Naboo and Smooth from The Mighty
Boosh) and the physical lunacy of
Tom Meeten (who plays Andy Warhol
in Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy),
explains exactly what his show was all
about. “The first half is set in a cabaret
club,” he reveals. “Then I get kidnapped
from my own show, and in the second
half the rest of the characters have to
find me. I play other characters during
the second half. It becomes like a play.
It’s a sort of farce.”
The evening also featured music
that Noel had composed with Serge
Pizzorno from Kasabian and some
characteristically entrancing stand-
up routines. Noel, who for many years
performed with his close friend Julian
Barratt in The Mighty Boosh, dubbed
“The funniest comedy double act in
Britain” by the NME, explains some of
the themes he addressed in the show.
“I touch on turning 40 and my Peter
Pan complex. Because I’m now 40,
I try to do a bleak bit, but of course it
soon becomes completely fantastical.
I attempt to go gritty, but I can’t help
going fantasy.”
As an example, Noel says he has
been working up the character of
Chicken Man. “He’s like a figure from
a Jodorowsky Spaghetti Western. He’s
half man, half chicken. He has to fight
a bandit, and he’s got Tourette’s. He’s
like a cross between A Streetcar Named
Desire and Foghorn Leghorn. He keeps
flipping in and out of madness.”
Noel’s comedy is always richly
imaginative, but can he tell if he’s gone
too far? “No!” laughs the comedian,who
has also acted in The IT Crowd, Nathan
Barley and Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace.
“Locked away in North London for years
making Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy,
we’d think, ‘Let’s do something based
on William Blake’s painting, The Ghost
of a Flea.’ That could be very self-
indulgent,” he says. “But it could only
exist on telly. Doing stand-up, you’re
ENTERTAINMENT

In the old days,
we’d give the
Rolling Stones
a run for their
money with
our after-show
behaviour.
This time we’ll
have to go to
mazes and
local markets
and drink
peppermint tea.
edited by the audience. If you take too mad a line, you’ll lose people. But on the
other hand, if something is getting big laughs, it’ll never leave the show.”
Noel, who is hopeful that he and Julian will one day find the time to make a long-
planned Mighty Boosh movie, continues that, “There are certain things that you
just know will work. At one point, I play a herbal tea bag. I knew that would strike
a chord because everyone has tea. The Chicken Man was more of a gamble, but
people really seem to like him. They’re also really enjoying a section where Tom
plays Antonio Banderas and Michael plays Hawkeye, the living embodiment of the
tennis line judge. It’s great to think up these ideas and then watch them take flight.”
The comedian attempts to sum up the style of the show saying, “It’s so abstract. It’s
like you turn the radio dial, and something random comes on. You’re not quite sure
what it is, but you warm to it.”
The only drawback about touring as far as Noel is concerned is that, “You’re buzzing
with adrenaline when you come off stage. You have to do something with that, and
it’s very hard not to go and get drunk. In the old days, we’d give the Rolling Stones a
run for their money with our after-show behaviour. But now I’m in my forties, I have
to find new ways to calm myself down. Like Mick Jagger, I’ll have to get fit. After the
show, Michael and I used to go drinking. This time we’ll have to go to mazes and
local markets and drink peppermint tea.”
Unable to resist one last gag, Noel concludes, “It’s the Peppermint Tea Tour. I should
have called it that!”
For more information on the rest of the tour or for news on Noel Fielding visit his
website www.noelfielding.co.uk

Our favourite cinema picks of the month
Words by Rhys Wilson-Plant
T O P T I T L E S
CAROL
Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara) is a store-clerk in 1950’s New York who seems to be isolated.
She becomes intrigued and attracted to a much older woman, Carol (Cate Blanchett), and the
two start to pursue a relationship that is ever unfolding. Carol is a spellbinding romance that
holds the audience in a state of anxiety, much like those first moments with a partner. Director
Todd Haynes has done a terrific job as we the audience, like Therese, become intrigued with
Carol.The film is without a doubt one of the best of 2015 and is subtle, beautiful and enticing.
Director: Todd Haynes
Release Date: 27 November
VICTOR
FRANKENSTEIN
Igor (Daniel Radcliffe) is a hunchback
who has lived his entire life as a bullied
clown in the circus. After showing his
unique medical abilities he is saved
by Victor (James McAvoy), and the two
join forces to try and create life out of
nothing, before Igor begins to question
their creation. The film is incarcerated
with sub-plots that act only to digress
from the actual storyline, creating a
confusing, misdirected final product.
Director: Paul McGuigan
Release Date: 3 December
BLACK MASS
Based on a true story, Black Mass
focuses on the infamous James
‘Whitey’ Bulger, and how he rose from
small time to kingpin. The brother
of a senator, ‘Whitey’ (Johnny Depp)
terrorised South Boston for years with
his gang, running drugs, kidnapping
and racketeering. The story focuses on
Bulger’s relationship with the FBI as an
informant, which he used to eradicate
the Italian mafia breaching his turf.
Director: Scott Cooper
Release Date: 25 November
BRIDGE OF SPIES
During the height of the Cold War, an
Americanisappointeddefenceattorney
for a suspected Soviet spy in America,
only to be put in charge of exchanging
the Soviet for a shot down U-2 American
pilot in East Berlin. Featuring Cohen
brothers writing, Spielberg direction
and a Tom Hanks performance, Bridge
of Spies is perhaps one of the best
political dramas ever made. This film is
an observation on Cold War relations
and the consequences of such relations.
Director: Steven Spielberg
Release Date: November
27th 2015
Photo: Weinstein Co.
Photo: Alex Bailey
Photo: Warner Bros
Pictures
Photo: DreamWorks
Pictures

THINKING OUT OF THE BOX
Motoring Guru Danny Cobbs test drives the powerful new Porsche Boxster Spyder
and enjoys the pure driving experience of this affordable sports car
F
or far too long the Boxster was considered a
pastiche; a dumbed-down Porsche built to a sell
to the masses and devoid of any sense of its own
identity. Conversely, the new Boxster Spyder
represents something thrillingly new. It’s relevant,
contemporary and seductive, and probably the prettiest car
Porsche has built in decades.
It delivers some noticeable performance figures too, thanks
in part to its 3.8-litre engine - the same found in the current
911 Carrera S. Driven in a straight line and the Spyder
will trounce over many of its rivals, yet it’s far more than
just a quick car. What makes this Boxster so impressive is
not the fact it takes a mere 4.5 seconds to reach 62mph,
or that it’s more than happy to cruise along the autobahn
at 180mph. Obviously they all help. What makes this two-
seater convertible so special is the way it takes 370bhp of
power and then turns it into speed.

The new Boxster
Spyder represents
something
thrillingly new.
It’s relevant,
contemporary
and seductive,
and probably
the prettiest car
Porsche has built
in decades.
MOTORS
By removing anything deemed
unnecessary and using lightweight
materials in its construction, Porsche have
shaved 30kgs off the weight of a regular
Boxster. Now, with a greater power-to-
weight ratio, wider rear wheels, a lowered
sports suspension and a mechanical
differential, it becomes amazingly precise
and surefooted with an unyielding and
endless enthusiasm to please.
Streamliner’s behind the headrests – a
stylisation which evokes the Porsches’ of a
bygone age – transform this version into an
easily recognisable and instantly different
car from the one it’s been based upon.
Unlike its predecessor, this Boxster looks
equally as good with its hood up as it
does down. Lowering the Spyder’s roof
does require a little bit more effort than
just pushing the centre console release
button. To begin with, none of it can be
done from inside the car, so you need to
get out, then detach the end ‘fins’, open
the rear deck, stow the hood, before
finally closing the cover flaps. It’s actually
a lot faster and less complicated than it
first sounds.
The basic package costs £60,495,
which includes a six-speed manual
transmission, race derived carbon-
shell seats and Porsche’s Sports Chrono
package. And although you don’t now
get air conditioning or an audio system as
standard – far too heavy for this car – they
are both available from the options list.
Put simply; this Boxster is sleek, slick and
full of intent and succinctly demonstrates
the difference between nearly good and
really good.
QUICK FACTS:
Engine: 3800cc Flat Six
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Power: 370bhp
Torque: 310lbs
0-62mph: 4.5 seconds
Top Speed: 180mph
Fuel Consumption: 28.5mpg
(combined)
CO2 emissions: 230g/km
Price: £60,459

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