Manick Govinda - Art Consultant & Writer
Manick Govinda is an Art Consultant and a writer. He has worked in the Arts for 35 years. In that time he has championed and collaborated with artists such as Zarina Bhimji, Zineb Sedira, and composer Nitin Sawney.
We spoke to him about his career in the Arts, moving to Hastings from London and his first impressions of Sussex.
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Kristiane Sherry - Head Of Spirits at Fine and Rare Wines
Kristiane Sherry is head of Spirits at Fine and Rare Wines, co-host of the Pour and Sip Club, and passionate about Sussex.
We spoke to her about buying and selling high-end drinks, the inspirational places to visit in Sussex, and the best kept secrets of this wonderful county.
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Seabirds Ltd. Brighton
Seabirds Ltd is a Community Interest Company that aims to promote outdoor swimming as a way to improve wellbeing. As keen sea swimmers, they recognise the huge benefits of getting in the sea to our well being. Their aim is to introduce the joy of the waves and salted wellbeing to those who need it most. We had a quick chat with Cath, one of the Seabirds, about the organisation.
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Dominic Lowden of Lewes Wanderers Cycling Club
We got in touch with the Lewes Wanderers and Chairman Dominic Lowden kindly spoke to us about the effect the pandemic has had on cycling, some of the history and successes to have come out of the club and his thoughts on bike tech and why Sussex is such a good spot for cycling.
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Kelly Mikulla, Managing Director at Sussex Film Office
Kelly Mikulla is Managing Director at Sussex Film Office, the first port of call for productions considering filming in the area. They promote Sussex as a film friendly county and provide production support to feature films, TV programmes, commercials, and photo shoots
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Ian Jordan, Director of Eastbourne Speedway
Ian Jordan is a Director of Eastbourne Speedway Ltd, the company which promotes speedway racing at Arlington Stadium, on the outskirts of Hailsham. We spoke to him about the high-octane sport, the steps to take to start Speedway-ing, and what makes the Eastbourne Eagles so great.
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Tom Hooper, Runner with Brighton Phoenix
Sussex runner Tom Hooper kindly spent some time giving us the lowdown on his running experiences, insights into his local club, Brighton Phoenix, and has shared some of his favourite places to run. If you’re looking to up your fitness game post-lockdown, Tom has plenty of good advice on training (and trainers) to help you get started!
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Meet our Film Critic: Robert Chandler
We give our resident film critic Robert Chandler the ‘Sussex Spotlight’ treatment and talk about his background as a Producer and Writer, his experiences in the film industry and his favourite features on the big and little screens.
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Nick Braithwaite, Paddleboarder
We got in touch with Nick Braithwaite who setup Paddleboarding Brighton as a site to help people hoping to get out for a paddle in the vibrant East Sussex city.
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Heather Hilder-Darling, Property Manager
Heather Hilder-Darling shares her passion for everything property – selling homes, houses and flats, beach huts or letting houses and flats, and property management through her Brighton & Hove estate agency.
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Fran Villani, The Graphic foodie
Branding consultant and designer by day and food blogger and restaurant reviewer by night, we speak to Fran Villani “The Graphic Foodie” about her favourites food and living in Sussex.
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Rabbit Punch
A Play by Calum Speed
We speak to Printers Playhouse Director John Berry and writer and star of ‘Rabbit Punch’, Calum Speed, about their visceral stage show which examines the toxic relationship between a father and son.
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Elinor Rothero, Textile Designer
We ask talented textile designer about her weaving practice, her love of East Sussex, and what advice she has for young designers trying to break into the industry.
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