insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 02 - April 2015 | Page 4

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• welcome They say April showers bring May flowers, but maybe this year, Mother Nature will go easy on the rain and give us some early sunshine instead (wishful thinking?). Whether or not I need to don a brolly and wellies every day this month, I’m making it a springtime resolution to enjoy the British weather - downpours, frizzy hair and all. After all, if we didn’t have the gloom, we wouldn’t enjoy the perfect summer days nearly as much! Speaking of cake, I recently had a scrumptious slice of coffee and walnut at The Beach Deck in Eastbourne. What a view, not to mention the lovely slice of sweet baked perfection. Have a look at our Spotlight on Eastbourne (p68) for more about this seaside town and some of its top attractions, restaurants and events. We hope you enjoy this issue of insideSUSSEX as much as we’ve enjoyed putting it together. I’d love to hear your comments, suggestions and ideas - join in the conversation on Facebook and Twitter @insideSUSSEXmag or email us at [email protected]. With pleasant weather inevitably on the way, what are your plans this season? I, for one, will be enjoying the outdoors - starting with a tour of Sussex’s vibrant vineyards (p45). I’ll be visiting a few for a cheeky tasting (or two), and will also be taking a Sussex Wine Bus Tour (organised by the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival), which we’ll be featuring in an early summer issue of insideSUSSEX, so stay tuned. Anyone out there have a shiny new engagement ring on your finger? If you’re planning a wedding, look no further than our Sussex wedding featuring starting on page 29. Here you can find some of the county’s most spectacular venues, 2015’s most gorgeous gowns, and of course, cake, cake, cake! www.insidesussexmagazine.co.uk Stay dry this month, and enjoy! Enjoying Eastbourne @insidesussexmag /insidesussexmag Donna / Editor /insidesussex insidesussexmag Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready Feature Writer Lisamarie Lamb Graphic Designers Serlina Boyd / Dave Leo Yogore / Laurence Whymark Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil Account Managers Adam Collier / Sarah Leavold / Alex Perseval / Cathy Jinks Administrative Assistant Kelly Hyham Contributors Gemma Dunn / Samantha G / Luke Yates Photography Luke Yates Cover photo: © Alexander House Hotel insideSUSSEX Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd 3rd Floor | Queensberry House | Queens Rd | Brighton | BN1 3XF [email protected] | www.sidewaysmedia.co.uk For general enquiries, please contact 01273 915110 @hellosideways /hellosideways When you have finished with this magazine, please pass it on to a friend or recycle it. For all editorial enquiries, please email [email protected] For all advertising enquiries, please contact Adam Ready on 07824 882086 or email [email protected] © Copyright 2015. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. Neither the publisher nor any other person associated with the production and publication of this magazine make any guarantees, warranties or claims as to the accuracy, currency or truthfulness of any of the contents of this magazine. No part of this magazine may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form without the publisher’s written consent. No responsibility is taken for unsolicited editorial, images or photographs published. While every care is taken, prices and details are subject to change and the publisher takes no responsibility for omissions or errors. AR:Ledge. Publisher is not responsible for any variation in image colour due to printing processes. 4