Certainly in the past year or so thats been a daunting task with the job market being seen to be ‘challenging’ to say the least. But as I’ve written on many earlier occasions, Brighton is still very well served by both the large multi-national employers as well as the entrepreneurial set-up companies which is proving to be a key to the future prosperity of the city.

Traditionally the Evening Argus and the High St Recruitment Agencies have been a good access route to the local work market – but you only have to witness the closed down offices of some of the longest established recruitment agencies to know that avenue is not as rich as it once was.

And thats where a new Brighton based website and organisation come in. http://www.brightonjobsearch.com is a site aimed purely at guiding both employers and potential employees through the market palce and making the necessary introductions. With so many graduates of the universities and colleges in the city staying on to live here after graduating, not only is it providing a service to them, but its also ensuring that all that talent finds a home in Brighton and contributes to our ongoing success and future prosperity!

They also provide a wealth of advice and information about the job search process and how to maximise your effectiveness with your job hunt. If youre looking to set up roots in Brighton then this is a good place to start!

If you’d like to arrange accommodation during the month  then check our our self catering Brighton properties and see what suits you best!

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Over the past few weeks and months there has been a spate of incidences involving the plaiting of horses manes. The plaiting is innocuous enough to look at  and images displayed in The Argus show something akin to the handiwork of children just perfecting their hair dressing skills on someone more willing than their baby brothers or sisters. But it seems the police are having to keep an open mind on this and include the possiblity that it may be  the handiwork of local witches, the plaiting being a ceremonious way of marking the horse as ‘ours’ or ‘special’.

That raises the concern that the witch or warlock in question could be either a white witch/warlock or a black witch/warlock. So a bit of a worry there for the horse owners who love their animals and so would understandably be concerned that anyone could harbour any ill intent towards these beautiful creatures!

Here at Brighton Short Breaks, where we steadfastly repute any evil intent or motives from any of our city’s inhabitants so applaud the image of our magical sisters and brothers  flitting about the countryside and attending to the coiffure of the local horses by moonlight!

We’ll be following this story with interest to see how it unfolds!

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September offers Brighton and Hove residents and visitors the unusual opportunity of stepping through the doors of a number of public and private buildings usually locked.

Brighton Pride Rules!

Brighton Short Breaks  were able to make sure dozens of visitors to Brighton Pride 2009 were fully  and comfortably accomodated  – however dozens  more were left without a place to stay overnight  and had to resort to making do with a day trip to Brighton  on jammed trains standing all the way there and back. With the revels going on well into the night in the St James area, as well as the many clubs and bars that put on special events, then those people who didnt plan ahead really missed out!

Brighton Pride Celebrates

If you are considering visiting Brighton and Hove for next years Brighton Pride then you need  to book early. We will  start receiving queries about next years events as early as  this week – from a mixture  of visitors, including those who had a great  time this year and are determined to get their accomodation in place – as well as those visitors who were sadly disappointed at not securing accommodation for this years amazing event.

The final dates for Brighton Pride 2010 have not been announced yet – but with over 70 events for the weeks covering the Brighton Festival through to Brighton Pride they are looking forward to record visitor numbers.  Generally you’ll find that most places will need you to book for a minimum of two nights – some even go as far to insist on a three night booking – so do your research and make sure youre getting the best deal for you. Last minute bookings ARE occasionally available but certainly at Brighton Short Breaks we had none – so dont reply on them!

Generally we find its more couples and groups of friends that come down for Pride and the Festival and so self catering flats and apartments can really offer first rate value, as you can avoid costs on catering as you’ll have access to a fully fitted and equipped kitchen , as well as getting the optimum number of people into one room over night and sharing the expense! And if it buckets down like it did this year – you’ve even got a washer/drier to get your group fresh clothes!

Brighton Gay Mens Chorus

Thanks to Kevin Payne for the great photos!

www.brightonshortbreaks.com the leading self catering holiday specialists for Brighton tel: 0845 500 9486 or email contact@brightonshortbreaks.com

Whilst there are a number of professional landlords out there who really recognise the additional profit to be made from holiday lets as opposed to  long terms rentals, not to mention the flexibility and reassurance given from regular access to their own properties. But the group who seems to be most taken with the service offered by Brighton Short Breaks are the individual home owners who see the agency as a means to making extra income from their biggest asset! We are currently developing a number of self catering Brighton and Hove properties of people who either have the flat as their weekend home and so want to offset some of their costs by getting additional income – and income which they can dictate, being free to make the flat available for self catering holiday makers  or not, according to their own

Self Catering Brighton Flats and Apartments

personal plans.  Its also something which has really caught the attention of those people who may be planning an extended trip abroad – either on holiday or business. For both groups of people – rather than simply leaving the flat under dust covers they are looking forward to receiving a regular cheque for renatl income whilst they are away – a welcome income for anyone these days when we are all being much more financially discerning!

Brighton Short Breaks has received a great response fromholiday makers looking for self catering flats and apartments in the area – and especially at peak times, like the Brighton Festival and Brighton Pride, demand has way outstripped supply! Thats why we are actvely seeking prospective landlords who would liek to investigate this area to see if its something that would work for them!

Brighton Short Breaks offers a full mangement service with the reassurance of property checks and property bonds so when accidents happen you can be sure its not you as the landlord that are picking up the pieces. We can also offer excellent advice about how to prepare your property for your first holiday guest, to maximise the comfort of both your visitors and yourselves – in the knowledge that your property will be well looked after!

If this is something that you think you’d like to look at more closely then why not call us on the number below for an informal chat. Its not for everyone – but I think you’d be suprised at just how easy it is to get a little welcome income from your home!

www.brightonshortbreaks.com the leading self catering holiday specialists for Brighton tel: 0845 500 9486 or email contact@brightonshortbreaks.com

Brighton Short Breaks is one of the leading providers of quality self catering accommodation on the South Coast. Specialising in studios, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments they can provide comfortable and affordable accommodation for groups of up to 6 people. All the apartments are located in the prime tourist locations, being close walks to beaches and shops. The stations of Hove and Brighton are also close by making communications in and out of Brighton and Hove easy and convenient. All the apartments come with your own bathroom and kitchen. Kitchens are fully fitted with everything you’ll need for a comfortable stay in Brighton and Hove, with all the pans crockery and utensils you could need to provide a group of six to eat. All the apartments benefit from having a washer drier,

Brightons Famous Pier

allowing you to do your laundry whilst you are away, saving time and money. All of the flats and apartments are in close walking distance to the great range of restaurants and bars in the Hove and Brighton area. If you need advice and have any special needs for your holiday flat or apartment then Brighton Short Breaks staff can give you all the information you’ll need to make sure that your group choose just the right property for your needs – ensuring holiday happiness. Make sure you check our blog regularly for our information about great events in the Brighton area.

www.brightonshortbreaks.com the leading self catering holiday specialists for Brighton tel: 0845 500 9486 or email contact@brightonshortbreaks.com

Brighton Sea Front

Brighton Short Breaks provides the perfect accommodation for you and your group for the Brighton Gay Pride Week – undoubtedly the best in the country in the most liberal in the country! Read on to get more details of events throughout the city!

Summer Festival Week – Sat 25th July – Sun 2nd August 2009

The summer festival runs for a whole week, with a fantastic array of events happening across the city; keep your eye on the whats on page for up to date listings. The official summer Pride Guide is out now. You can pick up your copy free from venues across Brighton, Hove and South London. As this is the only official Brighton Pride magazine you can be sure it will have everything you need to know about the summer festival week, main event on Preston Park and the Carnival Parade.
Pride in Brighton & Hove was delighted to announce the theme for this year’s celebrations in September last year. Following a record number of suggestions from Pride members and the public the Board of Trustees and Staff voted unanimously for the theme ‘Pride Beside The Seaside’ which was suggested by Saskia Jackson from Brighton.

Pride in Brighton & Hove promotes equality and diversity, and advances education to eliminate discrimination against the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) community. It raises awareness of these issues by facilitating and promoting a series of events including Winter Pride and the annual free summer festival. It also fulfils its objectives by making grants and/or donations to other charitable and voluntary organisations. Our key objective is to develop an environment that promotes LGBT equality through creating and supporting events that celebrate LGBT lives.

If you’re looking for  Brighton Self Catering Flats for the duration of the Festival then contact us at the email address below.

For more information about one of the best weeks in the Brighton calendar visit Brighton Prides website

www.brightonshortbreaks.com the leading self catering holiday specialists for Brighton tel: 0845 500 9486 or email contact@brightonshortbreaks.com

So why choose self catering holiday accommodation?

More freedom/flexibility - in keeping with liberal spirit of Brighton, self catering accommodation allows you to have the freedom and independence to come and go when you please,  having a base for your holiday entirely of your own. Brighton is an all night town if you want to hit the club scene and return home in the early hours of the morning. Self catering also means you are free to prepare your own meals and eat when you want to.

Privacy - For a weekend away for a couple, or for a family, many people prefer to be in the more private environment of a self catered apartment or holiday home, enjoying each other’s company in peace without other guests or staff.

On a budget – We all have to save the pennies where possible in the current economic climate, and eating out can be expensive. Brighton is famous for its fish and chips, and has an array of restaurants, but self catering doesn’t mean that you have to miss out. Why not purchase a piece of delicious fresh fish from the fisherman’s market on the sea front to cook yourself and save money on your holiday at the same time?

www.brightonshortbreaks.com the leading self catering holiday specialists for Brighton tel: 0845 500 9486 or email contact@brightonshortbreaks.com

We have owned properties in and around Brighton over the last fifteen years, and from July 2009 we will be launching the leading portal for customers wanting to let or rent a property in Brighton on a short term basis. Be this holiday flats or short term business rental – we offer the widest range of properties.

This beta version of our site was launched in April 2009 and if any customers wish to contact us prior to the main launch then please email contact@brightonshortbreaks.com and we will answer any questions you have within one working day.

BrightonShortBreaks.com™ – 0845 500 9486
contact@brightonshortbreaks.com
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