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This past month Reasons to be Creative has returned again to Brighton for it’s well-known 3 day conference of the very best speakers that work in the creative and digital fields from all around the world. Past speakers have included Stefan Sagmeister, Neville Brody, Kate Moross, Jon Burgerman and many more. WHM had the opportunity to attend the conference and be inspired as well as informed by this years variety of speakers from talented designers, articulate coders, visionary film makers to passionate illustrators. And this is only a slice as there were 49 creatives that took part this year! Spoilt for choice we enjoyed seeing as many as we could and thought to write about our favourites for you folks at home, so whether you are a creative minded person…

If you feel like curling up and hibernating one Sunday with a book, a blanket, and your children in their animal onesies, you would do well to choose this children’s story about a brave little hamster called Horatio. Horatio and Pip live in a typical domestic hamster cage. This easy, cosy life is enough for Pip, but Horatio craves adventure in the big wide world. He certainly finds adventure, and more besides, when he stows away in his owner’s suitcase for a trip to Venice. Horatio is soon boldly exploring Venice’s exotic streets and canals. He hatches a plan to become a gondolier, but some unexpected events throw him into the world of the Venetian mice clan and their rivals, the cats and the Pirate Rats. Will Horatio summon the…

Brighton’s food-lovers can look forward to a taste-bud-tickling Bank Holiday this summer as Foodies Festival serves up a feast for the senses on Hove Lawns 30th April – 2nd May. Now in it’s 7th year, Foodies Festival is the culinary staple in Brighton’s social calendar, welcoming over 30,000 food & drink hungry visitors, who enjoy a three-day gastronomic celebration on Hove Lawns with friends and family. Foodie Festival first day at Birmingham's Cannon Hill Park. Cook – Aga Rangemaster Chefs Theatre This year’s festival sees a 5 star line-up in the Aga Rangemaster Chefs Theatre, where top chefs showcase their culinary skills, share insight into 2016’s food trends and answer questions from the audience. Chefs taking part include (more TBC): – Adam Simmonds – Great British Menu Winner & Michelin…

Hello Kitty fans of all ages are in for a treat this May, as the first permanent Hello Kitty attraction in Europe opens at Drusillas Park in East Sussex. Set within an English country garden, the exciting new attraction includes three specially designed Hello Kitty children’s rides.  Excitement will hit new heights as visitors ‘reach for the sky’ on the 25ft Hopper, before taking a turn on the Tea Cup ride. Passengers can then jump aboard the Hello Kitty Car Ride and enjoy a magical tour of sights and sounds.

Diva only opened a week ago, yet it already fits perfectly into it’s St James Street surroundings. The owner, Bengu Sait, greeted us with a warm smile and we took a seat in the window – a perfect spot for people watching. The stylishly understated décor works really well to create a relaxed atmosphere with white walls, wooden floorboards and beautiful natural light. Though there are many coffee shops along St James Street offering good food, Diva offers a refreshing choice of Cypriot cuisine alongside the more traditional café options, so this was something that we were eager to try. The food that we sampled at Diva was as fresh as it was delicious, and the punchy ‘Wake Up Brighton’ juice (pineapple, ginger, banana & orange) was divine! As well…

This October sees the return of National Curry Week and, with Brighton shortlisted for the title Curry Capital of Britain 2013, this year’s event looks set to be spicier than ever. With the exception of London, Brighton & Hove is the only city to be nominated in the South of England and will be represented by four fantastic local restaurants: Indian Summer, Chilli Pickle, Moonstone and Chuala’s. Voting may now have closed but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to taste the very best of Brighton. Indian Summer Founded in 2001 by Minesh Agnihotri and Byron Swales, Indian Summer has been busy collecting customers and no shortage of awards and accolades. Two-time winner of the OpenTable Best Restaurant (2009 and 2011), in 2011 Indian Summer won an AA Rosette Award…

Looking for a plain black cap that isn’t plastered in print or shouty logos can be hard to come by these days, especially when you want high quality without a high price tag. Blackcaps is a new brand with the simple slogan of: ‘It’s BLACK. It’s a CAP. Change the SNAP.’ Blackcaps offer two styles of cap, the ‘Standard Issue’ (curved peak baseball cap) and ‘Special Ops’ (flat peak baseball cap). By having their logos stitched in black onto every hat gives them an understated yet premium look. So, we agree that as far as plain caps goes, these fit the bill. They are BLACK. They are CAPS. But what about this ‘SNAP’? Blackcaps are the very first to have interchangeable top SNAPS. Using the power of magnetism you can…

In recent years we have seen a rise in the interest of veganism in Brighton. A range of vegan based restaurants and local shops have popped up around the city. In addition to this, Brighton hosts VegfestUK – Europe’s leading vegan festival celebrating and educating the public on the benefits of veganism. WHM caught up with VegfestUK founder, Tim Barford to gain further insight into veganism and the benefits of becoming vegan. Why did you become a vegan? I went vegan in 1984 during Live Aid. Developed countries were (and still are) using developing countries to grow cattle fodder…using what little water and arable there was and thus depriving the indigenous people of their own food and water. The only way to prevent this injustice is not to buy into…

With spring descending on us rapidly I would recommend making a stop off at the Phoenix Gallery and immersing yourself in rooms full of colour. Spread out over 4 rooms, curators June Frickleton and Patrick O’Donnell have collated contemporary paintings from 20 painters after a tireless search through artists based in the South East. This has resulted in an exuberant and refreshing collection, representative of the current trends in painting and of the local artists in this area. The exhibition surrounds you in vibrant colours, and abstract shapes engulf you in a sensory overload. Richard Gould’s paintings use intense, bold colours, resulting in an almost hallucinogenic effect. Using a selection of neon tones, he has intentionally re-worked subjects to highlight and critique the effects of reproduction of paintings on the…

Daniel is a bit of a mess. He lives with his ex girlfriend, starts a long distance relationship with a girl he meets on a cruise, goes for coffee with another girl who shows up at his flat accidentally, and don’t forget the voice inside his head telling him what to do. Who wouldn’t be a little bit insane after all of that drama? This hilarious piece is fantastic, light-hearted and a definite crowd pleaser! Punchline theatre have created a brilliant play focused on how social networking sites can be the thing keeping your relationship together, or the thing to completely ruin it, especially when everything is… 2 Complicated. Actually, the only problem was the audience! 2 Complicated, back by popular demand, happened to be so popular that the show…