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Flounderer or figure skater, which are you?

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Royal Pavillion ice rink night timeI’ve tried ice skating a few times. I spent most of the time clinging to the edge, or sliding on my knees, staring up at the gleeful faces of 7 year olds as they swished past, flicking ice in my fearful face.

This is why the Royal Pavillion ice rink is the perfect skating venue for me. All I have to do is park myself in the warm comfort of the restaurant, and carefully lift a cup of mulled wine to my mouth without burning my tongue. It’s exhilarating!Royal Pavillion ice rink daytime

The rink couldn’t be in a better location, especially at night with the camped up lighting. The restaurant and bar provide plenty of seating if like me, you’d rather sit it out. I particularly recommend the beer battered halloumi on the evening menu.

The rink is open until 19th January so there’s still time to flounder or figure skate around the circuit.

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Anyone for camping?

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TipiIf you’ve passed through a typical campsite lately, you’ll probably think you’ve seen it all when it comes to tents. The general rule seems to be that if you can’t fit a 3 seater sofa and a fitted kitchen in it, don’t bother. So I was surprised to find my expectations topped when I saw that the Brighton Music Hall ‘tremendous tipi’ on the seafront.

It promises to provide an experience that would tempt even the most luke warm of campers. If only there was always a Sunday roast, winter Pimms, Father Christmas & live music on tap every time you pitched a tent, then some of us might be a bit more willing to rough it.

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It’s a cine city…

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Duke of York's cinemaThe 2013 Cinecity Brighton Film festival kicked off on the 14th November and runs to 1st December.

Venues include the fantastic Duke of York’s picturehouse. This Grade II listed building has been operating as a cinema for over 100 years, making it the oldest cinema in continuous use in the country.

The 20 foot can-can legs were originally made for the ‘not the Moulin Rouge’ cinema in Oxford, but were relocated in the early 1990’s.

The festival is also running at the Duke’s sister venue “Duke’s at Komedia” in the North Laine.Duke's at Komedia

Both cinemas have a bar, so if you like your film washed down with something stronger, this is where to go. For an extra special treat, throw in some cake and lounge on a sofa in the balcony at the Duke of York’s.

You can pick up the full programme for the festival at the Jubilee Library in Brighton or visit www.cine-city.co.uk.

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London to Brighton Veteran car run 2013

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Veteran car run 2013“I severed my arm off in the engine the 5th time we broke down. This reduction in weight was excellent luck. Particularly when my passengers had to get out and push the last 2 miles. All in all a jolly smooth run this year.”

Veteran car run 2013The RAC’s London to Brighton veteran car run has been taking place since 1927. It commemorates the ‘Emancipation run’, which celebrated the introduction of a maximum 14mph speed limit, and removed the need to have someone walk in-front of your vehicle.

Veteran car run 2013

Veteran car run 2013

Thankfully, there were so many women at the wheel, that the compere exhausted his supply of “lady driver” jokes.

I love the dedication and sunny optimism of the enthusiastic entrants. They are overjoyed when their beautifully maintained vehicles manage to complete the run. What an antidote to modern day expectations of technology.

 
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Cuts, cuts and more cuts!

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Brighton Vistor Information Centre RIPWhat time does the beach open?
Can I wear a bikini in a taxi?
How will I know when I get to the nudist beach?

Sadly, visitors to Brighton will no longer be able to ask these questions face to face.  This is because the Visitor Information Centre, based at the Brighton Pavilion, closed it’s doors for the last time on Sunday.

The only consolation is that the call centre is not closing.  So the friendly, helpful & incredibly patient staff are still on hand to answer all your mind-bending questions.

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Dinosaur! Dinosaur!

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Brighton & Hove’s City Reads annual festival launched this month. This year the book of choice is Terry Prachett’s “Guards! Guards!”

If you choose to enjoy your read at the Jubilee library… beware, for high above, stalks an unnamed terror. On certain days the beast swoops down from the eco cooled concrete vaults, causing unsuspecting toddlers to scatter with terrified cries of “Dinosaw! Dinosaw!” Fear not though, for brave librarians wait to introduce you to this beautiful creature (which isn’t scary really) and help you make scales for it’s back.

Jubilee Library dragonCongratulations to the community arts charity Same Sky for making quite the finest dragon I’ve ever seen.

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Brighton & Hove food & drink festival 2013

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Moroccan magicLast week Brighton & Hove celebrated it’s annual Autumn Harvest food festival. The ‘Big Sussex Market’ is particularly popular. I was fortunate enough to find a few comfy sketching spots. If you touch each image with your left index finger, you should be able to take in the gorgeous aromas*.

*Note this only works if you have recently spilled food on or around yourself, or your electronic device. 

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