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In this issue Kemptown Trading Post Chris Cooke 5 Kemptown Rag visits an Aladdin’s cave We pay tribute to the late, great, Chris Cooke Metrodeco 9 The editor keeps calm & drinks tea infused gin cocktails From the editor A Spring in my step! 7 W elcome to the Spring edition of Kemptown Rag! We’re pleased to have our regular columnists back, with the exception of the late Chris Cooke, sadly missed by all. [See our tribute p.7.] Also, welcome to Steve Parry [p.14] I don’t know about you, but something magical happens to me each Spring. It’s a gradual metamorphesis, that begins with me unfurling from the shroud of blankets I have spent the entirety of Winter ensconced in. [ While watching all manner of guff on the TV I might add.] The work - to - home run is usually about as exciting as it gets on cold dark evenings, but now Spring is here, I have options that don’t involve my sofa. Kemp Town is also coming alive, tables and chairs litter the pavements, with people lazily enjoying the outdoors again. I happened to pay a visit to Kemptown Trading Post to peruse the many stalls, looking for some suitable Spring clobber. Afterwards I sat outside the in-house coffee shop, Cup of Joe, with the sun on my face, tucking into some al fresco breakfast. Next stop was Metrodeco, where I was tempted with a tea infused gin cocktail, called a ‘Shady Lady’. The name seemed appropriate for someone who had been spending so much time indoors over the past few months. As Robin Williams once said: “Spring is nature’s way of saying, lets party!” and I fully intend to.... Catherine Considine, Latest Music Bar Catherine Loves a little space / book your wedding party at Latest Music Bar 12 To advertise your business, service or event in Kemptown Rag call 01273 818150 or visit our website to find out more at www.kemptownrag.co.uk Kemptown Writes Paul Thomas, Greenfingers & Brighton Dad Kemptown Writes Grumpy Old Git & Steve Parry PCSO’s Update Eva Collins has news from your local area THE KTR TEAM Editor, Samantha Harman - editor@kemptownrag.co.uk Sales: sophie@thelatest.co.uk / 01273 818150 Designer: Kyle Moon/Ryan Chambers All enquiries: 01273 818150 15 14 13 Have Your Say! Readers, tell us about your Kemptown ... Do you have a comment, a question, or an interesting local story to tell? If so, we’d love to hear from you - and you could see your comments in print in the next issue. Email editor@kemptownrag.co.uk and tell us about your Kemptown. Kemptown Rag is produced by Latest Homes Ltd Kemptown Rag, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton, BN1 4GH The Kemptown Rag provides a forum for th people of Kemptown and as such i impartial. All columns in the Kemptown Rag are the opinions of the writers and not th publication itself unless otherwise stated.