Show Below was a huge hit last year with exhibitor Graham Carter walking away with first prize for the Visual Arts Award, and Anna Kyriacou collecting runner up. The Brighton Media Centre was also recognised for being an Outstanding Venue in Brighton.

The Show Below team pride themselves on ensuring that there is something for everyone at their show, offering a variety of limited edition prints, paintings, photography and accessories including screen printed t-shirts and greetings cards, all for sale at affordable prices.

The Show is running from Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th May 2008 and is open daily from 11am to 6pm.

For more information on 'Show Below' and the artists go to: www.showbelow.co.uk

Click here to view our Gallery listings page during the Fringe.

For more information on the Fringe go to: www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk

Health Testing Session Proposed at BMC

Medichecks has put together a number of different health screens which will suit every budget. In most cases this benefit is paid for by the employer but Medichecks also has many clients where the staff pay for their own health screen - it is your choice. Is it worth investing in health screening? The answer is a resounding YES:

• Health screening is a benefit which has a very high perceived value amongst employees
• It is tax free
• Affordable (from as little as £37 per person)
• Can help prevent long term absenteeism through chronic illness (this can be a major cost to a small business if a key individual is absent for long periods)
• Convenient - Medichecks will come to you saving you time and money

Please let us at BMC know whether you are interested in taking up this offer of health screening, either personally or as a Company for your staff. Once we have an idea of numbers, Medichecks will contact you with full details of all health screen packages available with the negotiated discounts. Appointments will be made directly with Medichecks using their on-line booking system.

If you are in any doubt about whether to have a health screen, remember this:

• High blood pressure and high cholesterol can damage your cardiovascular system including your heart but, without testing for them, you won't know whether you have these conditions. Regular screening can tell you what your numbers are and whether you need to take action.

• High levels of sugar in your blood can show whether you are at risk of developing type II diabetes. It is estimated that 1 in 4 people with diabetes goes undiagnosed. Diabetes accelerates many of the diseases associated with ageing and, undetected, can damage eyes, kidneys, limbs and heart.

BMC, in conjunction with Helen Marsden.

For more information on Medichecks go to: www.medichecks.com

The PRCA PR Leaders' Panel (made up of managing directors of members of the Public Relations Consultants Association, the UK trade association that represents the PR industry in the UK) has released the following survey results.

While 59% of PR Leaders do not believe that the UK has talked itself into recession, a majority place the blame for the current UK economic uncertainty at the doors of the banks with 65% believing them to be very responsible, and a further 32% believing they have contributed to the situation. The level of responsibility placed at the doors of the Government and the media was less, with around a third of respondent believing them to be very responsible.

Have we talked ourselves into a recession?

• No - 59%
• Yes - 41%

• Very responsible - 65%
• Have played a part - 32%
• Not responsible - 3%

• Very responsible - 30%
• Have played a part - 57%
• Not responsible - 13%

• Very responsible - 36%
• Have played a part - 45%
• Not responsible - 19%

Francis Ingham, PRCA director general said "Only three per cent of PR Leaders absolve the banks of responsibility for the position we're in -that says it all. The finance sector is going to have to manage its reputation very carefully over the coming months. Government using tax payers' money to ease liquidity while consumers see their mortgage rates and credit card costs rise, could create anger towards the banks and the Government alike."

DEVELOPING THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

5,000 apprenticeships will be secured in the Creative Industries by 2013, as one of 26 commitments in "Creative Britain: new talents for the new economy", a government strategy that aims to move the Creative Industries into the mainstream of economic and policy thinking.

Produced jointly by the Dept for Culture, Media and Sport, Dept for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform and Dept for Innovation, Universities & Skills, the strategy incudes a comprehensive package of measures to provide greater protection for intellectual property and help creative businesses access finance. Specific commitments include:-

• An independent investigation of the path to the next generation broadband.
• An annual World Creative Business Conference.
• The development of five new centres of excellence in creative skills with some of the country's most successful creators.
• Exploring the creation of a 14-25 Academic hub, that will bring schools, art colleges and universities together.

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Performing a one off date at the Brighton Media Centre on Friday 23rd May in our basement studio, doors open at 7.30pm and performance begins at 8pm. Tickets are available from the Dome box office costing £5. Julie’s wonderful interpretations of blues, folk and contemporary songs and Leonie’s poignant and wickedly witty poetry explore themes of talent, time, life, love and who changes the loo roll.

More info can be found at: www.julierobertsmusic.co.uk

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Unfortunately, as the budget is extremely tight the work will be unpaid but there might be a beer in it for you!

The dates are as follows:

Thursday 22nd May (pub scene)
Globe Shoot from 7.30am - 18.00pm
Eagle Shoot from 20.30pm - Midnight

Sunday 25th May (call centre scene)
Office Shoot from 9.00am - 18.00pm

This is a video clip of a presentation by Dr. Jill Taylor, who is a practicing neurosurgeon who underwent a stroke while remaining conscious, and has been able to "report back" with a professional view of her amazing experiences of her "normal mind" disappearing, leaving only the right hemisphere active for a while.

It is 18 minutes long, but quite enthralling. Once you click on the link, simply scroll down quite a long way, until the video display comes up in the main box.

Click here to view the video.

Are you thinking of taking on some extra space, or simply changing one office for another of a different size or location? Here is a selection of what we have available, one of which could be what you are looking for.

68 Middle Street

• Suite 2 - 212Sqft @ £650 + VAT

• Suite GO3 - 503Sqft @ £1,677.00 + VAT
• Suite 101 - 105Sqft @ £400.00 + VAT
• Suite 305 - 270Sqft @ £945.00 + VAT

Old Steine

• Suite 102 - 140Sqft @ £470.00 + VAT
• Suite 201 - 563Sqft @ £2,000.00 + VAT

To arrange a viewing or discuss alternative sized spaces please feel free to contact sales@mediacentre.org or call Christian Knight on 201100 or 648300.