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The magic of Christmas

Latest 7 finds the perfect gifts for youngsters to guarantee a memorable Christmas time

Shopping for babies or young children this Christmas? Seeing youngsters’ faces light up with excitement is surely what Christmas is all about. If you’re stuck for gift ideas stick to wonderful keepsakes – especially for a baby’s first Christmas. If you want to buy something that’s fun but helps their development too, then Early Learning Centre is always a popular choice. Find cute outfits from high street favourite Next and George at Asda, and if you’re looking for something unique, check out what’s on offer at the gorgeous Bluebelle & Co right here in Brighton. At Bluebelle & Co presents can be themed from pirates and racing to fairies and farmyard animals. After shopping for all this lot, make sure you don’t forget the wrapping paper!
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The Jive Monkey is Brighton’s newest & most unique theatre & bar venue situated right in the heart of the city

Tucked discreetly away at 5 Steine Street, The Jive Monkey is the brainchild of photographer and producer Sam Eddison and Brighton actress Laura Nixon. Laura is famed for her uncannily accurate onstage portrayal of Marilyn Monroe as seen in the hit show Alive & Swinging With Marilyn Monroe which has been wowing audiences at Brighton’s Komedia.

Sam and Laura’s vision of an intimate, adaptable performance space and laid back bar has come to life in this venue which is set to be one of the city’s most loved venues.

Two floors of monkey magic are on offer. A luxurious ground floor bar with comfortable sofa seating plus an upper floor featuring an intimate and multi-functional theatre space with tables, chairs and bar, all fully air conditioned as well as state of the art sound and lighting.

The upper theatre lends itself to a much more personal entertainment experience and many renowned performers and jazz musicians are now lining up to take their place on a stage that allows them to truly connect with their audience.
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Tom Scrace introduces Latest Extreme

Hello Latest readers. My name is Tom Scrace, I am an action sports nut so you will have to forgive me if I am a little over excited…

Brighton has become a hub for action sports in the UK, producing an avalanche of companies, athletes, services and events that play a big role in the nation’s action sports arena. On our very own doorstep we have kite surfing, climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, paragliding, zorbing, kayaking, BMX-ing, skateboarding and even skiing and snowboarding. For the latter we do need snow, but the last two years has certainly produced the goods with Stanmer Park offering a variety of runs if you are prepared to hike! Read the rest of this article »

Latest 7 has some dos and don’ts when shopping for the men in your life this Christmas

When it comes to buying gifts for boys the choice is immense – and we’re not that difficult either – no, really, we’re not! We certainly know what we don’t want, that’s for sure. Few of us will be excited by novelty soap-on-a-rope, socks with Santa on them or musical ties that play ‘Jingle Bells’ when you squeeze them. And if we want gaudy jumpers with bold patterns and bright colours in synthetic yarns we’ll call our aunties and get them to knit us one.

What we do like are techno toys for boys but not pocket sets of screwdrivers and spanners and I’ve yet to meet a man who gets excited over a power tool or a work bench.These days we love good cologne, stylish ties and quality socks; smart knitwear goes down well and in fact pretty much anything that makes us look and feel good, and that includes spa treatments.

We like a good read and good music and these days most of us have found our inner gourmet and will relish anything that can be served with… well, served with relish. Men are collectors too, not beer mats and matchboxes (although a few of us secretly hanker after a train set), but art work is a popular choice and comes at a price to suit most pockets. Here in our guide of gifts for guys we have some great ideas from classics to things that will make you think outside the gift box.
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