Latest people: Matt Whistler’s single launch, the Snowman Ball

Merry Christmas Everyone
On Wednesday 7th December 2011 at The Latest Music Bar in Manchester Street, Matt Whistler returned with his unique style and fabulous flair for the wacky and naked! Champion of comedy virals, his videos have received thousands of YouTube hits for tackling the slopes of Brighton armed only with a polka-dot tea tray and possessed by the spirit of a shaky god.
The audience was treated to an exclusive first screening of the latest single and a live performance from the man himself, with his brave attempt to get to number 1, he’s intent on squashing the dull and tired Cowell monopoly. Forget X, Matt has the
T-(tray)Factor!
Words and photos: Patrick Kneath

Shadi Danin Medi Spa
The Shadi Danin Medi Spa at 70 New Church Road, Hove opened its doors for a special launch event on 7 December with various demonstrations and to show the new state of the art Hydro Physio Pools and a Japanese Taizen Sand Bath, the only one in the country). If you visit the website www.shadidanin.com there are all the details of what the spa has to offer. Shadi Danin will be supporting fundraising for The Edward Starr Trust Charity during 2012.
Words and photos: Patrick Kneath

Jolly Gorgeous
Jolly Gorgeous, the art gallery in Kemp Town, have supported a Photography Exhibition organised by the students from Brighton University on the 2nd year FDA photographic course and held a preview evening at Xuma Bar at the Seven Dials, Brighton. The exhibition will run to the 15th December and once the exhibition has finished will have a piece in their gallery. Jolly Gorgeous, 12 Bristol Road, Kemp Town, Brighton.
Words and photos: Patrick Kneath

Snowman Ball
Staff and organisers of the fourth annual Chestnut Tree House Snowman Spectacular Ball were stunned and delighted when the event raised a staggering £221,660, enough to pay for 32 days of all the care services provided by the children’s hospice.
Chestnut Tree House is the only children’s hospice in Sussex and cares for children and young adults from 0-19 years of age with progressive life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses from all over the county.
www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk
Words and photos: Patrick Kneath

The Santa Dash
The Brighton Santa dash wash held on Saturday 10th December on Hove Esplanade and raised money for Passing it On. This charity helps to build schools in Africa. There were two races, one for children which was a short dash and the main event was a 5K run to the Hove Lagoon and back. You’ll never guess who won; YES; Santa (1st. Barney Bristow.) and Mrs Santa (1st Ellena Benson).More details can be found at www.santadash.com/pages/brighton and www.passingiton.org.uk
Words and photos: Patrick Kneath