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Brighton's Hanbury Club Wins Bar Award!

Brighton entrepreneur, Chris Edwardes, co-owner of Blanch House and The Hanbury Club wins an award for 'Outstanding Achievement' within the bar industry.
07 Jan 09 | The Hanbury Club
 

Ben & Jerry?s Free Cone Day

On Tuesday 29th April 2008 Ben & Jerry’s will celebrate its 30th annual Free Cone Day.
14 Apr 08 | Nicola
 

Fiesta Marica!

If youre looking for a sexy Spanish start to Pride week, then look no further than Fiesta Marica! Pintxo Peoples fabulous Pride party.
21 Jul 06 | Emily Wheldon
 

The Thai Festival Brighton - Sunday 25th July 2010

Lose yourself amongst the ambient and aromatic hubbub of food stalls this July, as The Thai Festival goes indoors and comes to The Hove Centre, Brighton, bringing an authentic taste of South East Asian finery in association with Thai Festival Organisation (TFO).
15 Jul 10 | Katie Hooper
 

Beachdown Steps In To Help Bloom Festival

Beachdown Festival has jumped to the aid of Bloom Festival, which has recently had to cancel this year’s event, by offering all ticket holders transferable passes to Beachdown which takes place on the beautiful South Downs this August Bank Holiday, 28th – 31st August.
04 Aug 09 | Alix Wenmouth
 

Children In Need Rock Gig 13.11

Occasional DJ and charity event promoter, Bob Bruce, aka Captain Bob, is pleased to announce that the line up for this year’s Children in Need fundraiser on Friday November 13 at Hove Town Hall is Xanthus, The Curst Sons, Heels Catch Fire and the Ben Poole Band.
29 Sep 09 | Bob Bruce
 

Dub Pistols At Concorde 2

UNIFY Events are delighted to present the Dub Pistols playing live at the Concorde2 on Thursday 15th November.
24 Oct 07 | Emma
 

Blues & Soul at the Sanctuary Cafe

On Friday Febuary 9th 2007 at The Sanctuary Cafe, Brunswick Street East, Hove, there is going to be an unforgettable night of Blues and Soul Talent raising money for County Primary School in Embu, Kenya.
05 Jan 07 | Dani Wilde
 

The Michael Roach Band at the Komedia

Introducing the Michael Roach Band, eight musicians dedicated to the soulful sound of rhythm and blues.
08 Nov 06 | Quite Grt Publicity
 

The Music For Africa Project

To raise money for 'The Music for Africa Project' a gig is being held on Friday 20th Oct 06 at ‘The Cella’, Brunswick Street East, Hove.
19 Oct 06 | Dani
 

Preview: Brian Auger @ Concorde II, Wed 29th Nov

As a Hammond and a charity shop record collector, I've ended up with a large collection of ridiculously named organ-based LPs, such as 'Hammond A-Go-Go' and 'Hammond A-Fire', not to mention 'Harmonising Hammond 40'.
18 Oct 06 | Alex Hammond
 

Song Writing Competition

Brighton based charity Target Tuberculosis is launching a regional competition to find the songwriting stars of the future.
23 Jun 06 | Helen Corpe
 

Kyiv Lions Club Raises Almost $60,000 For Charity

Kyiv 10th December 2011, Hyatt Hotel – The Kyiv Lions Club successfully raised $59,700 for charity at their annual Presidents Christmas Gala Dinner.
14 Dec 11 | Elvira Garanina
 

Press-conference Dedicated To The President's Gala Dinner And Activity Of The Kyiv Lions Club

On November 30, the Kyiv Lions Club held a press-conference in Golden Gate Irish Pub dedicated to the President's Gala Dinner and operations of the charity organisation itself.
01 Dec 11 | Elvira Garanina
 

The Sussex Fashion Awards Including Brighton & Hove 2011 - Judges

The Sussex Fashion Awards 2011 include big industry fashion professionals.
10 Jun 11 | The Director
 

Wag This Way, Woof This Way

Dogs Trust launches first ever Brighton "Waggy Walk".
10 Sep 09 | Kathryn Heaphy
 

Worldwide Fun Run

Fancy spending an autumn day by Hove Seafront to save lives in childbirth? Bring your family and friends to walk, pram-push or run your way along the front in support of a local charity that is improving maternal health in Africa.
16 Aug 06 | Amy Goh
 

Fashion Show In Support Of Breast Cancer Care

University of Brighton Level 1 and 2 Fashion and Textile students are holding a professional catwalk show on Tuesday 6th June, in support of Breast Cancer Care.
30 May 06 | Abigail Grimes
 

Seven Days With Gerard

During the summer of 2004, Shadric Toop, a Brighton based artist, spent two weeks photographing Sri Lanka.
09 Jan 06 | Brightonlife Culture Dept.
 

Pleasure Island Charity Preview

Charity preview night of Peter Mantle's hilarious new adult pantomime "Pleasure Island!" in aid of The Argus Appeal.
09 Dec 05 | Lottie Elson
 

Brighton Banter Speed Dating

Are you lonesome tonight? If the answer is 'yes', get down to the Brighton Banter Charity Speed Dating Nights at The Mad Hatter (on Western Road).
10 Oct 05 | Brightonlife Matchmaking Dept.
 

Brighton Banter Speed Dating

Are you lonesome tonight? If the answer is 'yes', get down to the Brighton Banter Charity Speed Dating Nights at The Mad Hatter (on Western Road).
10 Oct 05 | Admin
 

BLISS Charity Event at KooKlub Friday 23rd September

This Friday 23rd September sees a collaboration between Bliss Promotions and KooKlub in their charity event to raise awareness for a Cancer Research UK initiative -TODAY.
20 Sep 05 | KooKlub Team
 

Charity Swim

What Is Planned Sunday 14th August 2005.
03 Aug 05 | Peter Morris
 

Jaws On Brighton Beach!

Backed by Universal Pictures and BT, Coolroom.
03 Aug 05 | Jo Rogers
 

Artizan Open Studio Sessions

During Brighton Festival 2005 Artizan Editions will be offering art-lovers the unique opportunity to own a rare signed serigraph by renowned Brighton artist John Marshall.
20 Apr 05 | Artizan Editions
 

St. Patrick's Day Street Party - Saturday 19th March 2005

If you want to be where the real craic is at, in Brighton this coming St.
14 Mar 05 | Laura Creasey
 

Sussex Cancer Fund Benefit Concert

The Sussex Cancer Fund benefit concert will be an evening of live music attracting up to 330 people.
14 Mar 05 | Laura Creasey
 

Music Charity Gig At Komedia

Charity Music Night at Komdeia, March 31st 8pm.
08 Mar 05 | Jules Porreca
 

Tee Hee Tht Comedy Night

TEE HEE THT A Night of Raucous Comedy Monday February 7th 2005 from 8.
13 Jan 05 | ericpage
 

New Brighton Board Game

I would like to introudce to you a new Brighton board game which is in the shops now and we were hoping you could mention it on your website? Essentially it is a ?trivial pursuit? meets ?who wants to be a millionaire? quiz game, with the subject matter being the locality of Brighton & Hove, with topics ranging from history, arts, culture and literature , buildings / monuments, to famous Brighton residents and general local knowledge.
24 Nov 04 | Ian MacAdam
 

Loop : A Musical And Visual Feast ? St. Bartholomews Church

Saturday 4th December - Damon Albarn (Blur) | Sophie Barker (Zero7) | Jem Finer (The Pogues) | Hood | Edward Breem | Mark Williams | The Gridio (Coldcut & Headspace) | The Heliosphere | Forkbeard Fantasy? With less than 3 weeks to go preparations are well underway for this year?s inaugural Loop event.
18 Nov 04 | Obviously Media
 

Brighton Text Hunt

NEW ?TXT HUNT? MYSTERY PARTY HITS BRIGHTON.
08 Nov 04 | Laura boyd
 

Crash Bang Wallop In Association With The Big Issue

After a successful run of nights which have included headline appearances by local heroes Mula and Norman Cook favourites Johnny Quality, Regime, Brighton?s all female promotions company, have lined up a live music fundraising event at the Hanbury Ballroom in aid of the Big Issue.
01 Nov 04 | Sharon C
 

The Italian Job comes to Brighton

Brightonlife and TranslationCentral Sponsor Mini Cooper In The Italian Job Brighton Life and local translation services company Translation Central have sponsored a Mini Cooper in The Italian Job.
15 Oct 04 | Matt Costello
 

The Greys Score With The Penalty King

Football fever continues on Southover Street.
07 Jul 04 | Chris BeaumontAdmin
 

London Gay Men's Chorus To Play Brighton's Theatre Royal

The London Gay Men?s Chorus to play Brighton?s Theatre Royal to mark World AIDS Day.
19 Nov 03 | Steve Bustin
 

Lotus Charity Event 2nd August

The Yokohama sponsored SELOC London to Brighton Charity Run will be held on Saturday 2nd August 2003.
24 Jul 03 | Nick Bird
 

Triple Wammy Pride Extravanganza

TRIPLE X-RATED SHENANEGANS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE QUEEN?S HEAD, THE MARLBOROUGH AND THE OPEN HOUSE The girls at one of Brighton?s well-loved venues, THE MARLBOROUGH have done it again! They?re taking over the streets by storm promising a post parade party that will rock the streets till midnight.
23 Jul 03 | Laura Creasey
 

An Evening With The Orb: Saturday 19th July 2003

Saturday 19th July An evening with The Orb featuring Dr Alex Paterson + DJ support from Sherman (Electrocuted) + special guests.
22 Jun 03 | Alison
 

Pussycat Club Has A New Home

Our first Pussycat spectacular of 2003 The Concorde 2 Madeira Drive Brighton Valentines Red Ball Saturday 8th February Live Real Time Video Mixing Huge production Live musicians Animated laser First Brighton performance from supercool Dutch DJ Marco V Ruby red and gold theme decor Breathtaking Acrobalance show Themed giveaways Pussycat Unplugged and much more! Great prizes for the best costumes, so wear rampant red and glittering gold or come as cheeky cherubs, naughty little devils or famous lovers! Make a Purrrfect impression!!! Email us back with your Valentine message and our V.
30 Jan 03 | Pussycat Mail
 

Dreamfield Release 2nd Single

dreamfield singer/writer & producer, poppy gonzalez who lives in hanover, brighton.
24 Jan 03 | dream records
 

Auditions - The Importance Of Being Ernest

Following their success with "Dick!", the adult charity pantomime at The Marlborough over Christmas and the New Year, LRAPA will shortly be going into production with their latest offering, Oscar Wilde's "The Importance of Being Ernest".
11 Jan 03 | James Brooks
 

Hawkwind At Concorde 2, Brighton On Thurs 12th Dec

Thursday 12th Dec Hawkwind.
05 Dec 02 | Alison@c2
 

Al Capone At The Dome- 'Unicef Charity Fundraiser'

On the 23rd February, 2007 Brighton Dome is where its happening to get your taste of the prohibition era and enjoy an evening of entertainment and extravaganza for a great cause.
06 Dec 06 | Nick
 

Al Capone At The Dome - Unicef Charity Fundraiser

On the 23rd February help raise some money for a great cause and enjoy an evening of entertainment for the 'Al Capone -'gangsters and molls' extravaganza.
05 Dec 06 | Nick
 

Film Focus to 14th August 2006

At The Odeon & Cineworld For those of you living in a bunker over the last few months, it may be worth pointing out that July sees the hugely anticipated release of ?Superman Returns?.
14 Jul 06 | Brad Brasier
 

The Noise Next Door

‘ALL-STAR COMEDY LOCK-IN’ A brand new breed of comedy club comes to the Komedia! ‘All-Star Comedy Lock-In’ is a 21st century mash-up of stand-up, panel shows, and after-hours banter.
12 May 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

The Nivea Funny Women Awards At Komedia

The 2007 NIVEA Funny Women Awards, again offers new female comedy stand-up talent the chance to be discovered.
06 Jun 07 | Chris Challis
 

Production London's Bang! With The Happy Mondays @ Concorde 2

Production London's BANG! comes to the Brighton seaside for the first time, bringing with them a spectacular, eclectic party at Concorde2 on the 20th July.
06 Jul 07 | M
 

New Year's Eve at Audio With Jazzanova, David Parr, Jfb & Black Grass

In our time honoured tradition, we've put together another massive two-floor extravaganza at Audio that promises to be the best ticket in town - We've been scheming away for weeks to ensure everything is right.
16 Nov 06 | Andrew van Ginneken
 

Summer Lovin?

Brighton residents will maintain that their city is delightful all year round, but there’s no doubt that it’s best seen in the summer.
17 Nov 08 | Tom Duffin
 

The Monster Club Halloween Special At Komedia

Club Smooch is back with a bang! Witty comedy and saucy burlesque take you to a world of glitz and glamour, with beautiful showgirls and showguys who have some special treats in store.
19 Oct 09 | Komedia
 

Strawberry Children's Toys In Brighton

If you love stylish wooden toys, the ones that will last for longer than a season, that don't need batteries and don't make a noise that will eventually drive you nuts, Strawberry Children's Toys may be the answer.
05 Nov 06 | Karen Singleton
 

Mobile Reiki: Appeal To Charities

Reiki energy healing comes out of the clinic and hits the streets.
13 Sep 09 | Helen Natasha Moore
 

Dr Hauschka Makeup Consultations At The Dolphin House Shop

Get ready for all those Christmas parties with a Dr Hauschka Makeup consultation on Monday 3rd December at The Dolphin House Shop.
15 Nov 07 | Rebecca Coleman
 

Free Spinal Posture Checks - 10th October 2007

Its Backcare charity week and the doctors at Back 2 Balance Chiropractic Clinic  in Hove are offering free checks for any resident in Brighton and Hove  on the 10th October!.
28 Sep 07 | Back 2 Balance
 

The Dolphin House Shop: Inspire Make-up Worshop 13th September

The Dolphin House Shop, Brighton’s only independent stockist of organic and natural body care products, will be holding an Inspire Make-Up Workshop on the 13th September between 7pm-9pm.
20 Aug 07 | Rebecca Coleman
 

Local Brighton Fashion Retailer Neon Collective Wins Ethical Fashion Award

Ethically minded companies are celebrating this evening after being selected as winners of this year's RSPCA Good Business Awards for animal welfare.
08 Oct 09 | Nicki Akers
 

Art News

Art

G Casino Brighton Calls Upon Local Design Talent To Create Casino Art

To celebrate the official launch of the new G Casino Brighton next month, local artists are being offered the chance to design and create a bespoke piece of casino-inspired art, made exclusively from limited edition poker chips.
06 Apr 10 | Rebecca Hunt
 

Negritude

‘Negritude’ - an exhibition of paintings and prints by Robbie Robb to raise funds for the children of Africa.
23 Jul 09 | Vanessa Jones
 

Kemptown Artists Encorage Public To Express Themselves

Artists Romany Mark Bruce and Hizze Fletcher will be exhibiting new work at the renowned Kemptown open house art space ‘No Back Door’ during the Brighton Festival in May 2009.
15 Apr 09 | Hizze Fletcher
 

Painting Show And Photo Show At O Contemporary

O Contemporary is thrilled to present two vibrant new exhibitions, running in conjunction to celebrate emerging talent in photography and painting: The Painting Show and Photo Show.
09 Sep 06 | Olivia Connelly
 

Rat Race - The Urban Adventure For Teenage Cancer Trust

Get fit for Rat Race and raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust at the same time.
22 May 08 | Jane Ashton
 

Lagoon Watersports To Get People In The Water And Raising Money For Charity

The inaugural National Windsurfing Week takes place this year between the 3rd and 11th of May and Lagoon Watersports is helping to celebrate it by holding ‘taster lessons’ for windsurfing throughout the week at it’s Hove Lagoon centre.
29 Apr 08 | Rebecca Richardson
 

Get Muddy And Raise Money - Radox Great British Mud Run!

Get your hearts racing on the 27th October and join The Radox Great British Mud Runs raising funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) at Stanmer Park, Brighton.
19 Sep 07 | Sam Whiteside
 

Huge Charity Paddle Round The Pier To Bring The Aloha Spirit To Brighton

The ?Maui Jim Paddle Round The Pier? charity event is back this year in Brighton on Sunday 2nd July.
12 May 06 | David Somerville
 

Spitfire And Movember Need You!

Spitfire launches NEW limited edition Movember bottle and invites gents to grow their mo according to the Queen’s Guidelines Spitfire Premium Kentish Ale is combining forces with men’s health charity Movember and calling upon upstanding chaps to become a Mo Bro by growing a moustache.
21 Nov 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

Spokenfor Spooks Dress Up For Charity This Halloween

On Monday 31st October staff at the Brighton based contact centre, Spokenfor Ltd, came to work dressed in their most ghoulish costumes raised £650 for the Company’s charity of choice – Chestnut Tree House.
02 Nov 11 | Eleanor
 

A Ukrainian Style Charitable Event “kozak Night 2011” Took Place In Kyiv

On the evening of the 25th of June in Kyiv, the 7th annual charitable event “Kozak Night” raised funds for worthy causes chosen by the evening’s organizers “Kyiv Lions Club”.
06 Jul 11 | Ivan Gvozd'
 

I Leave My Mark

i leave my mark are inviting the people of Sussex to leave their fingerprint and donate £1 in support of local children’s charities.
17 May 11 | Debbie Brown
 

Leave Your Mark On 2010 And Support Children's Charity - Boxing Day, Beach Hut 44, Hove Seafront

New Brighton fundraiser 'i leave my mark' is on a mission to create one of the world's largest collection's of finger prints .
16 Dec 10 | Debbie Brown
 

Domestic & General Collect £71,500 For Sport Relief

Volunteers from Brighton’s Domestic & General office took £71,513.
22 Mar 10 | Jasmin
 

Ben Fogle ‘hoops’ To Encourage Brighton To Sign Up To Set New Record

On 29th January, Ben Fogle showed off his hula hooping skills to officially launch the Hula Hoops Hoopathon campaign in partnership with Sport Relief.
16 Mar 10 | Amie Keeley
 

Domestic & General Open Phone Lines For Sport Relief

Brighton contact centre Domestic & General is dedicating its phone lines to Sport Relief from 6pm till midnight on Friday 19th March.
10 Mar 10 | Jasmin Robertson
 

Asthma Uk's Beach To Beach Cycle Challenge - That's How We Roll!

What A challenging two day cycle ride along the picturesque south coast of England from Bournemouth to Brighton.
20 Jan 10 | Sophie Langridge
 

Partnership Between Solutions Inc And Rockinghorse Sees Over £1000 Raised

Solutions inc, the region’s leading Apple Mac retailer, joined forces with local charity Rockinghorse in a bid to raise funds from the sale of iPods in the run up to Christmas.
19 Jan 10 | Lesley Fitzpatrick
 

Vintage/retro Day - Oxfam Hove

Oxfam Hove brings to you it's biannual Vintage Retro Day on Saturday 5th December 2009 from 11am - 5pm.
20 Nov 09 | Oxfam Hove
 

Solutions Ins Store & Rockinghorse Charity Join Forces

CHILDREN IN SUSSEX HOSPITALS NOT FORGOTTEN THIS CHRISTMAS WITH BUSINESS & CHARITY PARTNERSHIP Solutions inc, the region’s leading Apple Mac retailer, has joined forces with local charity Rockinghorse to help raise funds to make life better for children in hospital this Christmas.
11 Nov 09 | Lesley Fitzpatrick
 

Stylish Spooks Prepare For Inaugural Halloween Fashion Ball

Frightening fashionistas, daring designers and genteel ghouls are preparing cutting-edge designs for the inaugural charity Halloween Fashion Ball from Blue Monkey Events - it takes place at Madame Geisha, Brighton on Wednesday 28 October.
01 Oct 09 | Vicki Hughes
 

Donate Your Clothes At The Barnardo?s Big Toddle

As sponsor of the Barnardo’s Big Toddle 2009, Fairy Non Bio Gel will be celebrating your little ones & helping to raise more money for the children’s charity with a donation basket at your local Toddle in Preston Park on 1st July.
08 Jun 09 | Jo Walsh
 

Ellen MacArthur - Inspiring Young People?s Cancer Recovery Through Sailing

Ellen Puts her Trust in Musto for Round Britain Voyage.
01 May 09 | Jude Clay
 

Together + Upside Down After Hours at Funky Buddha Lounge

After our last event reached capacity at Oxygen Red, raising £1,300 for Cancer Research, we're proud to be back amongst it, bringing you some familiar faces from the Brighton scene, some new exclusives and, above all, a whole heap of fun :) .
29 Mar 09 | Paul B
 

I Should Be So Lucky As To Win Kylie?s Signed Portrait

Signed portraits of the stars are up for grabs to raise money for Sussex based children?s charity, Rockinghorse.
14 Oct 08 | Mervin Etienne
 

Local Cancer Sufferer Launches Charity Ball

Pink & Purple Ball – Saturday 18th October 2008 set to raise £30,000 for Kate’s Trust.
01 Sep 08 | Laura Cook
 

Rockinghorse Calls For Volunteers

Rockinghorse, the charity that makes life better for children in hospital in Sussex and beyond, is appealing for volunteers to support the launch of its fun-packed calendar of fundraising events.
21 Jul 08 | Justyna
 

Stephen Grant Finally Gets Arrested!

On the 28th February 2007 I will be arrested by Sussex Police and locked away in the cells beneath Brighton Town Hall.
13 Feb 07 | Stephen Grant
 

Stags, Check Out These Brighton Pubs

Brighton Pubs Pubs are great.
05 Oct 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

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