Kokova Magazine

Numerous mind boggling Alternative shows and performances are scheduled to take place on the main concourse stage throughout the International Tattoo Convention weekend of September 28th/29th/30th 2012 Skilled in the artistry and theatrics of the classic circus and modern day sideshow, Lucky Hell, 'The Sword Swallowing Painted Lady' is a glamourous, bad-ass showgirl who performs with one of a kind, fully rhinestoned swords, hammers and machetes to devastating effect.

Years ago you would see or hear a hedgehog in your garden throughout the summer month but with numbers in decline 2012 is the year to ensure the survival of our prickly friends - with the help of the Save Harry campaign, spearheaded by Ann Widdecombe. Ann today (9th July 2012) launched Save Harry! - the new Wildlife Aid Foundation campaign to help save Britain's hedgehogs, by calling on the Government to introduce a new hedgehog protection law.

Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Festival has created ten tantalising days of foodie fun to celebrate its tenth birthday this September. Food lovers, visitors and local families can enjoy the culinary offering of one of the most vibrant and creative cities in Europe. The Autumn Harvest food festival will kick off with an array of local wine experts, restaurants and wine merchants making their case for their favourite wine or best kept secret at Make Your Case, to be held at Hotel du Vin on September 7th 2012.

With GuilFest fast approaching we take a look at Avondale45, a hard working and passionate three-piece punk / garage band, based in and around the Portsmouth and Chichester area, who will be gracing the Vive Le Rock stage on Saturday 14th July 2012. Together Al (vocals and guitar), Joe (drums) and Colin (bass and Vox) have written and recorded "In A Garage", an 11-track no frills album, in an extended/converted garage, in just 36 hours - recorded the way it should be - RAW, DIRTY AND STRIPPED BACK!

After a summer break, Love Food Festival returns to the National Trust's Dyrham Park on Sunday 30th September, from 10am - 4pm (free entry). Feeling refreshed and revitalised, this event will kick off the first of a series of autumnal Love Food Festivals which aim to celebrate the produce, recipes and activities inspired by this new season.

Just days before the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games, some of the best riders in the world will be at Hickstead for the Longines Royal International Horse Show, 17th - 22nd July, the official show of the British Horse Society. The world's top eight showjumping nations will arrive at the All England Jumping Course in West Sussex for the FEI Nations Cup™ of Great Britain.