Sussex Life Magazine - December 2019

In this issue

JOE STILGOE
on carol-singing with The Rolling Stones.

THROUGH THE FLAMES
The inspirational story of our new female fire chief..

Home for Christmas

Acclaimed jazz singer and pianist Joe Stilgoe has a packed schedule this month, including gigs in Brighton, Hastings, Chichester – and the Royal Albert Hall. He tells Jenny Mark-Bell about family festive traditions, carol-singing with The Rolling Stones, and his new Christmas album

7 mins

How to have a green Christmas

Among all the dazzle and delight of Christmas it’s easy to forget the effect consumerism has on the planet. But a few simple changes can make all the difference

4 mins

THROUGH THE FIRE

At 15, she was sleeping rough on the streets. Today, she’s one of the UK’s leading firefighters. Meet Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, the new head of West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

6 mins

10 BEST SUSSEX pantomimes

For lovers of fairy tales and a good double entendre December can mean only one thing… the start of panto season. Here we round up some of Sussex’s best

4 mins

WALKING in a winter wonderland

Whether you’re full of the joys of the season, or looking forward to a time of quiet contemplation, you can’t beat a good walk

3 mins

How to choose the right Christmas tree for your home

News and happenings from around the county with Judith Palmer

2 mins

Living the dream

Robertsbridge-based Sarah Massini always wanted to illustrate children’s books for a living and now she has two out in time for Christmas. Sarah tells Simone Hellyer how she made it happen

4 mins

Reigniting the Christmas spirit

The festive season can be a diffiult time for the older generation, but many retirement homes across the country are working to ensure that it continues to be merry

3 mins

BOWLED OVER

To conclude his series, our adrenaline junkie samples the year-round delights of skiing at Bowles Activity Centre

3 mins

A right royal weekend

The suite-only hotel Taj 51 Buckingham Gate is the perfect base for a family break in London. The staff may be used to exacting guests, but would the flawless service win round a grumpy toddler?

3 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.