Posts Tagged ‘Whats On In Brighton’

 
 

Brighton – Crowned the Green Capital of Britain

Brighton Short Breaks has been reading, with justified pride, just some of the credentials which gives Brighton claim to the title of Green Capital of Britain.

Caroline Lucas has made history of course as the first Green MP to be elected to the House of Commons, but Brighton and Hove have been making inroads into a greener and more sustainable future for a few years now!

One of the best …

 
 

Brighton Museum – History Itself

Brighton Short Breaks is a great fan of Brighton Museum, which provides an excellent destination for both the Brighton and Hove visitor and the resident for a number of reasons and not least the architectural glory of the  building itself.

Located n the beautiful grounds of the Royal Pavilion grounds, its architecture owes much to the heritage and style of the Pavilions designer, John Nash, echoing and reflecting some of …

 
 

Brighton’s Jewel – the Royal Pavilion

Brighton Short Breaks applauds John Nash is the man responsible for the amazing creation that is the Brighton Royal Pavilion. Having been built 200 years ago
it remains one of the most iconic images of Brighton and holds a place of pride in Brighton and Hove residents hearts like no other building.

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Nash was inspired by the extraordinary personality of George IV, and it was from him that so much

 
 

The City, the Witch and the War Horse

Brighton prides itself on its diversity, and the fact that we celebrate so many different cultures and traditions, which is why in the police department’s latest investigations witchcraft is being put under the magnifying glass of our city sleuths!

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 …

 
 

Brighton and Hove Set For A Sunny Financial Outlook

Brighton Short Breaks welcomes the glowing report about the financial prospects of the city as being in the strongest position in the UK for economic recovery as we emerge slowly from the recession.

In the report published by the Centre For Cities think tank  (no, Id never heard of them either but I wont let that dampen my optimism) they cited the high levels of education in the city, as …

 
 

Brighton Centre In Historic Battle

Brighton Short Breaks has long been a fan of Brighton and Hove Museums and any visitors to Brighton are highly encouraged to go along and spend a wet afternoon inside exploring their treasures and getting a fascinating insight into the history and background of our glorious city!

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Sadly, the future of the Brighton History centre is in discussion at the moment as a result of the financial pressures Brighton and …

 
 

Brightons Jubilee Library – Award Winning Architecture!

Anyone remember the old library in Brighton? I always loved the building, and whilst Im an avid library user, and would regularly drop in, somehow it didn’t really inspire me to take books and cd’s out on loan. Fast forward to 2005, and the opening of the new Jubilee Library and the experience is a totally different thing!

The old building, as with the old museum, was more a lovely …

 
 

Brighton to hold first ever all-female parliamentary election

Brighton Short Break sees Brighton and Hove demonstrating its credentials as the most Right On city in the UK this week with the fact that it is the first time a parliamentary election has seen an all-female list of candidates.

20 years after Mrs Thatcher broke political ground by becoming the first ever female Prime Minister the complaint that the halls of Westminster are still a male dominated territory ring …

 
 

Christmas Artists Open House Festival for 2009!

Brighton Short Breaks takes its hat off to the organisers of the  seventh Christmas Artists Open Houses festival is this year opening, which has expanded its openings to three weekends in the run up to Christmas.

The event has been so successful over the last six years of it existence, gathering such a strong level of recognition both from public and the Brighton based art community that the venues will open …

 
 

Brighton Welcomes Budding Artists!

If you believe you have an innate artistic skill which just needs a outlet or some training then the Dupont Art Club could be just the organisation for you!

Operating from the Adult Education Centre, Connaught Road in Hove they offer a free first session to allow everyone to see if its the right club for them! From then on its an annual fee of £25 plus an attendance fee of £4 …