Sussex Life Magazine - December 2018

In this issue

Wrapping it up - For the final Sussex Creation photographer Philip Traill meets gift wrapping expert Arona Khan in her Hove studio. Words by Harry Maddock

Coming Home To Stability

He’s the feisty frontman of one of the greatest rock bands. And through it all, his rock-solid family and Sussex home have been his sanctuary

7 mins

40 Enchanting Years

As Raymond Briggs’ The Snowman celebrates its 40th anniversary this year the award-winning artist talks about what inspired him

6 mins

Uckfield And The Unexplained

A pair of puzzling 20th century mysteries originate from the East Sussex market town

5 mins

Magic In The Air

Hove’s Keris Lea is finishing the biggest 12 months of her career by penning a new panto version of Jack and the Beanstalk

4 mins

Grandma's Lists

How a hardback journal led Lulah Ellender to uncover the life of a woman she only knew through her wedding photograph

5 mins

Losing A Landmark

Chichester Cathedral’s spire was a great Sussex landmark for 700 years. Then one day in 1861 it suddenly collapsed

4 mins

Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark

Outdoor adventurer Pete Woodward takes advantage of Sussex’s dark skies to take on a night-time challenge

3 mins

It's Not Crackers

With a couple of subtle changes, your festive dinner can still be good for you, so no need for an emergency gym visit

2 mins

Dreaming Of Wagyu

I ’m dreaming of a white Christmas, the song goes. Maybe, but certainly not a Marco Pierre White one. When he exploded onto the British restaurant scene in 1987 he was the most exciting chefs around, and within a few years had become the first in the UK to be awarded three Michelin stars.

3 mins

Home For Christmas

In the past 65 years Balcombe Place has been a prep school, conference centre and a care home. But now the family is taking it back as an events venue

8 mins

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Sussex Life Magazine Description:

Sussex Life is the magazine for enjoying life in Sussex. If you love the county and want somewhere to go, something to do, or just a good read, then this is the title for you. We have regular food and drink pages, items for your diary, interviews with local characters, articles about our towns and villages and much, much more. Every month there is something different to enjoy, all with a special Sussex flavour. Love Sussex? You’ll love Sussex Life.