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Gloria Hunniford opens ‘cutting edge’ new care home

A new care home in Brighton was officially opened recently. Maycroft Manor Care Home on Carden Avenue was declared open by television and radio presenter Gloria Hunniford who described the home as “the cutting edge of what a care home should be”.

Gloria, who spent time living in a care home for a television project last year, cut the ribbon in front of 200 of guests and gave her backing to the spectacular new care home. The 99-bed home is operated by Hallmark Care Homes – a multi-award winning care provider with homes across England and South Wales. Maycroft Manor’s General Manager Lesley Standing said: “This building is beautiful and the facilities we have are exceptional. However, that’s just one part of it – the other part, of course, is the outstanding level of care which we will provide to every one of our residents”.

The home welcomes its first residents at the beginning of December and will provide nursing, residential and dementia care.
www.hallmarkcarehomes.co.uk

Cheese Tasting

Steven Jackson, Sean Clemons and Becky Cheney of Robinson Low Francis

Robinson Low Francis, property and construction consultants, welcomed a selection of clients, governors, designers and funding bodies to a tutored cheese tasting on Thursday 14 November with matching wines at the wonderful cheese shop La Cave a Fromage in Western Road, Hove.
Photography: Natasha Bidgood
www.rlf.co.uk, www.la-cave.co.uk

Brighton’s Christmas Lights

The largest seasonal display of lights on the south coast was switched on at an event on Brighton’s East Street on 14 November. The free event, sponsored by Domestic & General and supported by Juice 107.2, was packed full of family fun with music, dance, street entertainers and a Grand Prize Giveaway. Seasonal characters in festive fancy dress and stilt walkers mingled with the crowd, spreading festive charm and entertaining the little ones. Led by Juice 107.2’s Hanna Neter and Dan Gasser, the evening’s festivities culminated in a countdown as the lights were switched on across the city.
Photography: Stephen Lawrence

Trevor Sorbie

Kate Wilson (Salon Director Trevor Sorbie Brighton), Sue Addis (Donatello), Trevor Sorbie MBE, Judy Welsh (Brighton Racecourse)

Trevor Sorbie’s Nile Street salon held a Fabulously Festive Winter Party for clients on Thursday 21st November. Hair royalty, in the form of Trevor Sorbie himself, attended on the night, joining the salon staff including director Kate Wilson. Guests were pampered with manicures from the team at Mysalonlook Spa and beautified by the ladies from Shu Uemura who set up a pop up lash bar. The evening also saw the launch of the salon’s own new Pop-up Blow Dry & Style Bar which opens until 31 December, offering blow dries and style fixes to take you from desk to dance floor. Guests enjoyed festive cocktails and delicious canapés from the team at La Maison restaurant on East Street. A raffle was held in aid of Rockinghorse, with hampers of beauty goodies up for grabs.
www.trevorsorbie.com Photography: snapitnow.co.uk

Father Christmas’s Laughter Laboratory

Father Christmas is now resident in Churchill Square with his Laughter Laboratory and a crack team of Elf Toy Technicians. Father Christmas’ Laughter Laboratory is a Christmas grotto with a difference. Expect fantastic fun, toys to test, games to play and lots of laughter. Father Christmas and his Laughter Laboratory will be open from November 16th until December 24th. A visit to Father Christmas will cost £4.50 per child and will include a gift and a photo.
www.churchillsquare.com