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Eight arrested after Brighton Vodafone protest
Protesters Hundreds of people marched through the city to show their opposition to government spending cuts
Eight people have been arrested and bailed after a sit-down protest outside a Vodafone shop in Brighton.
Police said the men were arrested because they failed to comply with a direction under the Public Order Act.
The order was that the group should leave the area to prevent public disorder and intimidation on Saturday.
Protests against Vodafone took place across the country on Saturday amid claims the firm had been let off an unpaid tax bill of £6bn.
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Vodafone denied the tax bill reports and HM Revenue and Customs said the £6bn figure was “an urban myth”.
Sussex Police said the eight men were arrested outside the shop in Western Road and bailed pending further inquiries.
Peaceful protest
The youngest two were aged 15, the oldest was 41, and the rest were in their 30s. All apart from one were from Brighton or Lewes.
The incident happened as protesters were marching through Brighton city centre to show their opposition to government spending cuts.
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Sussex Police said about 500 people took part in the peaceful march which ended with a rally in Victoria Gardens.
The local Trades Union Council claimed 2,000 people took part in the march, however.
They said attendance exceeded the expectations of organisers, who predicted 1,000 would attend.
The Brighton Stop the Cuts Coalition said it would move on to organise local anti-cuts groups in all parts of the city.
Campaigners said they would hold a meeting to organise the protest groups on 8 November.
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I think we would all agree that shopping should be a pleasure not a chore. Especially at this time of year when buying gifts for loved ones or family it takes a lot of care and consideration to get right, it is certainly not something we want to rush into.
We all need to be able to take our time and not be hassled or rushed into buying the wrong item. Not easy when we are all working to tight deadlines and fighting through the crowds and queues at our local shopping centre.
Just getting there and back has it’s own set of hurdles, whether squeezing onto a crowded bus with our arms full of shopping then not getting a seat takes the fun out of any shopping expedition. taking the car is not a lot better, once you have got passed the traffic jams and queued for overpriced parking the days allotment of good karma has all but disappeared.
With the pitfalls of conventional shopping is it any wonder that these days we are shopping more and more on-line.
On-line shopping on the other hand allows us to shop at any time in the comfort of our own homes, we can take our time, have a cup of tea even invite a friend over to help us choose, we must all agree this is all-together a much more relaxed experience.
At “shops.UKviews.com” we have searched the internet for all the best deals and products then put them all together on one site.
We longer need to endlessly trawl the internet and jump from site to site now we can find everything we want in one place at the best price. With over 800 shops with 6 million+ items we will surely be spoilt for choice, with Safe and Easy Online Shopping!
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The University of Sussex is an English campus university situated next to the East Sussex village of Falmer, within the city of Brighton and Hove. It was founded in the 1960s, receiving its Royal Charter in August 1961.
The university is currently ranked 8th in the UK, 16th in Europe and 79th in the World by Times Higher Education. The Guardian university guide placed Sussex 18th in 2010 and 15th in 2011; while the Times Good University Guide placed it 21st. According to the 2010 Guardian university rankings, Sussex has Britain’s best chemistry department. In 2010 the University of Sussex was ranked 156th in the World by QS World University Rankings Sussex is also a founder member of the 1994 Group of research-intensive universities.
The University of Sussex initially began as an idea for the construction of a university to serve Brighton. In December 1911 there was a public meeting at the Royal Pavilion in order to discover ways in which to fund the construction of a university. However, the project was halted by the First World War and the money raised was instead used for books for the Municipal Technical College. However, the idea was revived in the 1950s, and in June 1958, the government approved the corporation’s scheme for a university at Brighton, the first of a new generation of red brick universities which came to be known as plate glass universities. The University was established as a company in 1959, with a Royal Charter being granted on 16 August 1961. The University’s organisation broke new ground in seeing the campus divided into Schools of Study, with students able to benefit from a multidisciplinary teaching environment.
Sussex quickly came to be identified with postwar social change and developed a reputation for radicalism which it retains. In 1973, a crowd of 500 students forcibly prevented United States government adviser Samuel Huntington from giving a speech on campus due to his involvement in the Vietnam War.
In 2004 the University started to use a new logo in place of its traditional coat of arms, as part of a wider new ‘visual identity’.
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Stanmer House stands very close to Stanmer village and Church, within the Stanmer Park. Constructed by the French architect Nicholas Dubois in 1722 in a Palladian style for the Pelham family, it incorporates the remains of an earlier house, and was again altered in 1860.
Close to the University of Sussex campus, the house was used as a university administration building for some years while the campus was being built.
After undergoing extensive renovation it reopened in June 2006. It is available to hire for weddings and functions and is open to the public once a week on Tuesdays.
In 2009, the Willkommen Collective started a music festival at Stanmer House[1]. The first event featured performances from The Leisure Society, Alessi’s Ark and more in Stanmer House and grounds. Now in its second year, the festival takes place on September 12th 2010 and has been named Foxtrot.
The Royal Pavilion is a former royal residence located in Brighton, England. It was built in three campaigns, beginning in 1787, as a seaside retreat for George, Prince of Wales, from 1811 Prince Regent. It is often referred to as the Brighton Pavilion. It is built in the Indo-Saracenic style prevalent in India for most of the 19th century, with the most extravagant chinoiserie interiors ever executed in the British Isles.
History
The Prince of Wales, who later became King George IV, first visited Brighton in 1783, soon after achieving his majority. The seaside town had become fashionable through the residence of George’s uncle, the Duke of Cumberland, whose tastes for cuisine, gaming, the theatre and fast living the young prince shared, and with whom he lodged in Brighton at Grove House. In addition, his physician advised him that the seawater would be beneficial for his gout. In 1786, under a financial cloud that had been examined in Parliament for the extravagances incurred in building Carlton House, London, he rented a modest erstwhile farmhouse facing the Steine, a grassy area of Brighton used as a promenade by visitors. Being remote from the Royal Court in London, the Pavilion was also a discreet location for the Prince to enjoy liaisons with his long-time companion, Mrs Fitzherbert. The Prince had wished to marry her, and did so in secrecy, as her Roman Catholicism ruled out marriage under the Royal Marriages Act.
In 1787 the designer of Carlton House, Henry Holland, was employed to enlarge the existing building, which became one wing of the Marine Pavilion, flanking a central rotunda, which contained only three main rooms, a breakfast room, dining room and library, fitted out in Holland’s French-influenced neoclassical style, with decorative paintings by Biagio Rebecca. In 1801-02 the Pavilion was enlarged with a new dining room and conservatory, to designs of Peter Frederick Robinson, in Holland’s office. The Prince also purchased land surrounding the property, on which a grand riding school and stables were built in an Indian style in 1803-08, to designs by William Porden that dwarfed the Marine Pavilion, in providing stabling for sixty horses.[1]
Between 1815 and 1822 the designer John Nash redesigned and greatly extended the Pavilion, and it is the work of Nash which can be seen today. The palace looks rather striking in the middle of Brighton, having a very Indian appearance on the outside. However, the fanciful interior design, primarily by Frederick Crace and the little-known decorative painter Robert Jones, is heavily influenced by both Chinese and Indian fashion (with Mughal and Islamic architectural elements). It is a prime example of the exoticism that was an alternative to more classicising mainstream taste in the Regency style.
Purchase by Brighton
After the death of George IV in 1830, his successor King William IV also stayed in the Pavilion on his frequent visits to Brighton. However, Queen Victoria disliked Brighton and the lack of privacy the Pavilion afforded her on her visits there (especially once Brighton became accessible to Londoners by rail in 1841) and the cramped quarters it provided her growing family. She purchased the land for Osborne House in the Isle of Wight, which became the summer home of the royal family. After her last visit to Brighton in 1845, the Government planned to sell the building and grounds. The Brighton Commissioners and the Brighton Vestry successfully petitioned the Government to sell the Pavilion to the town for £53,000 in 1850 under the Brighton Improvement (Purchase of the Royal Pavilion and Grounds) Act 1850.[2] The town used the building as assembly rooms. Many of the Pavilion’s original fixtures and fittings were removed on the order of the royal household at the time of the sale, most ending up either in Buckingham Palace or Windsor Castle. Although since the Second World War, the municipality of Brighton has spent a great deal of time, effort and money restoring the Pavilion to its state at the time of King George IV, most of the current fixtures and fittings are replicas of the originals.
Tourism
The purchase of the Royal Pavilion from Queen Victoria, by Brighton, marked the beginnings of the site’s tourism dominance through the Royal Pavilion’s transition from a private residence to a public attraction under civic ownership. Today, the Royal Pavilion greets around 400,000 visitors a year and is the main tourist attraction in Brighton.[3] This suggests that the construction of the Royal Pavilion, started by George IV, impacted the city of Brighton to an extent that its effects are still seen today. During the early 19th century, when the Royal Pavilion was given its Oriental style, the British East India Company had been established by Britain for almost 200 years.[4] Because countries like India and China were so closely associated with the economic well being of Britain, the strong influence of Orientalism, seen in the Royal Pavilion, can be attributed to the trading enterprise British East India Company. In the fist world war it was a hospital for hurt indian solders.
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By: Paul hussey
As an Island race and surrounded by water I thought as English Seaside Piers are popular with us Brits I thought I would tell the history of Piers and list all the English Piers with dates of construction. There have been very few piers built since the First World War. However, due to the precarious nature of piers – they are often prey to fires, collisions, and storm damage. Today several piers have been completely changed in the period from the thirties to the present day.
The oldest Pier in England is in Cramer where there has been a pier or jetty in Cromer, Norfolk, England since 1391. Letters granting the right to levy duties for repairs suggest that attempts at maintenance seem to have gone on until 1580. In 1582, Queen Elizabeth I granted the right to the inhabitants of Cromer to export wheat, barley and malt for the maintenance of their town and towards the rebuilding of the pier.
The oldest cast iron pier in the world is Gravesend Town Pier in Kent which opened in 1834. However, it is not recognised by the National Piers Society as being a seaside pier.
There are still a significant number of piers of architectural merit still standing, although some have been lost.
The most well known piers are perhaps the two at Brighton in East Sussex and the three at Blackpool in Lancashire.
Two piers, Brighton’s now derelict West Pier and Clevedon Pier were Grade 1 listed: Brighton West lost its status after a series of fires and storms. The Birnbeck Pier in Weston-Super-Mare is the only pier in the world that is linked to an island.
The National Piers Society gives a figure of 55 surviving seaside piers in England and Wales.
Herne Bay Pier
Blackpool Pier
Bognor Regis Pier
Boscombe Pier
Bournemouth Pier
Brighton Pier
Burnham-on-Sea Pier
Clacton Pier
Clarence Pier
Cleethorpes Pier
Clevedon Pier
Cromer Pier
Deal Pier
Eastbourne Pier
Felixstowe Pier
Fleetwood Pier
Great Yarmouth Pier
Harwich Pier
Hastings Pier
Herne Bay Pier
Hythe Pier
Lowestoft Pier
Lytham St Annes Pier
New Brighton Pier
Paignton Pier
Portsmouth Pier
Ryde Pier
Saltburn-by-the-Sea Pier
Sandown Pier
Southend-on-Sea Pier
Southport Pier
South Parade Pier
Southsea Pier
Southwold Pier
Swanage Pier
Teignmouth
Totland, Isle of Wight Pier
Walton on the Naze Pier
Weston-super-Mare Pier
Weymouth Pier
Whitby Pier
Wigan Pier
Worthing Pier
Yarmouth Pier
Aberystwyth Pier
Bangor Pier
Beaumaris Pier
Colwyn Bay Pier
Llandudno Pier
Mumbles Pier
Penarth Pier
Ramsey Pier
In their heyday, there were many pleasure piers across England. These were found in most fashionable seaside resorts during the Victorian era.
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By: Kay Jackson
Brighton beach is one of the most popular destinations in the UK, attracting millions of visitors each year. Whether it is for a weekend stay or a longer break, there are an abundance of hotels in Brighton that will cater for your every need.
The Pier is perhaps the city’s most iconic landmark. It dates back to 1899, and opens at 10.00am each day. The pier is home to a famous funfair that opens at midday and is renowned for its thrilling rides, like the Wild River Flume that goes up a water mountain and then climaxes in the ultimate splash landing. The Crazy Mouse twists and spins, and the truly white-knuckle Super Booster stands at over 125 feet tall and travels from 0-60 mph in less than three seconds. The ride takes passengers to a height of 38 metres before the thrilling sheer drop. The fair offers a variety of other attractions, and there are rides for children of all ages.
Brighton Pier is also renowned for its amusements. The Palace of Fun is a must for its innovative and interactive games – including many well-known console titles – and some of the prizes to be won include games consoles and digital cameras. The Family Entertainment Centre located in the Dome has arcade games for all ages, as well as a food-court. For winding down after hours of fun, visitors can take advantage of the amazing sea views at Horatio’s Bar.
Brighton’s seafront is a tourist attraction in itself. It is lined with bars, restaurants, nightclubs and amusement arcades, and also features some of the most famous hotels in Brighton. The famous shingle beach is vast, and has been awarded a Blue Flag Beach Award for cleanliness. To the east of the beach there is a modern sports complex, with facilities for almost anything, including beach volleyball and “ultimate Frisbee”
To the west of the seafront is The Monarch’s Way, an ancient long-distance footpath measuring 615-miles (990 km).The path is historically linked to the escape route of King Charles II in 1651 following the Battle of Worcester.
Brighton Marina is a man-made marina with a scale of around 127 acres. The marina features shops, restaurants, bars, health clubs, a casino and cinema. It is the place to go for a sightseeing boating trip, and various operators also offer lessons in sailing, yachting and powerboating. The Marina is conveniently situated for the central hotels in Brighton.
Brighton really does offer something for everyone. For the more broad-minded visitor, there is a very well-known naturist (nudist) beach, which can be found to the east of the Kemptown area.
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – Brighton Beach
By: Susan Ashby
Brighton has many great museums that narrate Brighton’s illustrious past in vivid detail, covering everything from British birds to the mechanics of catching fish, and from toy railways to steam engines. Here’s an overview of the many remarkable museums in Brighton.
(1) Booth Museum of Natural History
The Booth Museum of Natural History covers three centuries of history and is filled with over half a million fascinating objects, including hundreds of British birds that are depicted in their natural settings. There are also a wide array of insects, the skeleton of a killer whale and the pre-historic bones of a dinosaur. In addition, the museum undertakes several special exhibits all year-round.
(2) Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
The Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is the place to visit for the lowdown on Brighton’s local history. It features magnificent collections reflecting the city’s historical and contemporary industries. By virtue of a recent £10 million redevelopment, the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery now boasts state-of-the-art facilities and breath-taking attractions, including an art gallery. The museum also has a gift shop and cafe. The museum also features a number of art galleries on world art, fashion and style, and 20th century art and design. The permanent galleries are complemented by the many temporary art exhibits held in the grounds all year long.
(3) Brighton Fishing Museum
As the City on the Sea, Brighton has a natural and life-long connection to the local fishing industry. The Brighton Fishing Museum captures this connection in stunning detail and with a strong sense of nostalgia. The exhibit is set on arches that are still used by fishermen. Every May, the Brighton Fishing Museum also hosts the Mackerel Fair and Blessing of the Nets.
(4) British Engineerium – Museum of Steam and Mechanical Antiquities
Located in Hove, the British Engineerium – Museum of Steam and Mechanical Antiquities is another museum devoted to the city’s industry. Fittingly, the museum occupies a restored Victorian steam water-pumping station and the craftsman’s tools, gleaming models and full-size steam engines look right at home. There are also a number of lawnmowers, motorcycles and other gadgets on display. One of the most popular items here is the Giant’s Tool Box which children just love to explore and play in. There’s also a lovely outdoor garden for picnicking.
(5) Hove Museum & Art Gallery
The Hove Museum & Art Gallery is a delight for the young and the young at heart. Its main feature is an interactive toy gallery, complete with its own wizard’s attic and a unique bedroom that is caught between two time periods: half of it in the modern world and the other half in Victorian times. There is also a new film gallery that celebrates Hove’s role in the birth of cinema in the UK with exhibits on the pioneering works of Hove’s early filmmakers from the 1890s and 1900s. The gallery is also filled with cameras, magic lanterns and optical toys that are still in good working order. In addition, there is a painting gallery that displays magnificent works of fine art as well as two craft galleries that exhibit the South East Arts Craft Collection.
(6) Brighton Toy and Model Museum
Toy and scale model lovers will thoroughly enjoy the Brighton Toy and Model Museum on Trafalgar Street. Its displays are impressive and boast great detail, with thousands of dolls, teddy bears, soldiers, buses, ships and airplanes as well as one of the very best vintage ‘O’ model railway layouts one is likely to find anywhere.
(7) National Working Museum of Penny Slot Machines
A short walk away is the National Working Museum of Penny Slot Machines, the only vintage penny arcade in the UK. It features over 50 old slot machines which were built between 1895 to 1945. One of the most popular games here is “What The Butler Saw” as well as some old-time strength testers and talking mechanical fortune tellers. To play, visitors have to purchase old pennies from the museum’s vintage booth.
(8) Preston Manor
Built in 1738, Preston Manor is an old manor which seems to have been untouched by time. They say things are more or less the way they seemed over two centuries ago and that this old structure can actually give guests a taste of what life was like during those long-gone days. The manor has four floors in all and 20 rooms. The servants’ quarters at the basement and the children’s nursery on the upper floor have been superbly renovated.
Other notable art galleries in the city include Fabrica, an interactive art gallery, and Gallery 73, which specializes in displaying the works of up and coming young artists. There are also excellent photo exhibits at the Brighton Media Centre and the Contact Gallery.
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By: Adam Singleton
Brighton, a coastal town set within the city of Brighton and Hove, is a welcoming holiday destination suited to all types. With stretching beaches, fascinating historical and cultural aspects and a thriving lesbian and gay scene, there’s good reason as to why this enigmatic town receives upwards of eight million tourists a year.
One thing that Brighton is truly famous for is its lively and entertaining nightlife. Brimming with pubs, clubs and bars, Brighton has hundreds of opportunities for an interesting and diverse night out, whether you’re into the latest techno tunes or prefer to relax in a jazz bar with friends.
With a plethora of some of today’s biggest bands – and bands of yesteryear – hailing from Brighton, you wouldn’t be wrong if you arrived in the city expecting musical innovation. And, happily, that’s what you’ll get. Brighton’s musicians are part of one of the UK’s most up and coming music scenes, where traditional and contemporary musical spheres are constantly being reborn and innovated into the next big thing.
Every night, live music thrums from the town’s various bars and clubs as locals and London revellers make their way to enjoy the latest in fresh new music. Best of all, the town’s musical culture is so diverse that you’re bound to find something to suit your tastes, from lone singer songwriters to the energy-driven underground punk that’s thrashed out in dingy venues, so music fans in Brighton can always be sure of a good night.
When you’re not seeing live bands, there’s always the clubs – and many of them. Encompassing a huge variety of styles, Brighton’s clubs invite revellers to dance the night away to old and new tunes alike, giving the opportunity to meet new people and experience the local Brighton atmosphere up close.
Heading out for a night out in Brighton is certainly an experience you’ll remember. With over 300 bars and pubs, you’ll never be far from your next watering hole and the diversity of pubs ensures you won’t get bored. From traditional ale houses to exciting, intricately designed contemporary bars, Brighton has pubs of all types lining its well-frequented streets.
Even better, once you’ve made your way back to your hotels in Brighton following an amazing night out, you’ll be able to relax on the beach the following afternoon – until it’s time to head out once more and do it all over again.
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By: Susan Ashby
For over two centuries, Brighton has been a popular tourist resort and vacation spot for the rich and famous as well as for everyday folk. Even today, it is not surprising to see some big-name celebrities spending their holidays booked in Brighton’s swankiest hotels. There are plenty of accommodations in Brighton, ranging from the upscale and stylish to cosy places for small budgets. For your own purposes, you will probably want to consider the most lavish and romantic accommodations around. Here are some suggestions.
(1) The Grand
This is hands-down the best place to stay in Brighton, a five-star hotel that features all the comforts and trimmings that you will expect from a place with its name. Located on the seafront, this elegant hotel is clearly at the top of its class. Its facilities are first rate and include a restaurant, hairdresser, fitness club and 12-meter swimming pool.
(2) The Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel
If there is one hotel that can give The Grand a run for its money, it’s the Hilton Brighton Metropole Hotel, one of the most impressive architectural structures in Brighton. The hotel is famed for its plush accommodations and comprehensive facilities, including the most extensive leisure facilities in the city. With its own sauna, whirlpool, solarium, fitness club, swimming pool and numerous first-class restaurants.
(3) The Thistle Brighton Hotel
The four-star Thistle Brighton Hotel is another modern venue located on the seafront. This four-star wonder is a special favourite of businessmen with its excellent conference facilities and boardroom as well as for lovers. The Thistle Brighton boasts of a bar, three restaurants, sauna, fitness club, in-room movies and 24-hour room service.
(4) The Belgrave
The Belgrave offers stylish accommodations, including a well-known row of hip bars, clubs and restaurants.
(5) The Queens
Aside from all the modern conveniences one would expect from a leading four-star hotel, The Queens is also renowned for its excellent location, offering a breath-taking view of the sea and just a stone’s throw away from the most popular attractions in the area.
On the other hand, if you prefer a countryside sojourn, Brighton has a wealth of exquisite country venues that are located amid idyllic surroundings a significant distance away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Here are some excellent choices:
(6) The Beauport Park Country Hotel
The Beauport Park Country Hotel stands proudly on 33 acres of picturesque woodland and beautiful gardens near Hastings, about half an hour away from the centre of Brighton. It is ideal for horse riding, taking long country walks or just sitting back and soaking in the serenity of this fine house. There are numerous guest rooms, all equipped with heated bathrooms. Facilities include outdoor chess, tennis and badminton courts, a heated swimming pool and 18-hole golf course.
(7) Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club
Located at Forest Row, about an hour out of Brighton, the Ashdown Park Hotel is a four-star Victorian mansion built on 186 acres of parkland. The grounds also have their own lakes, woodland trails and a secret garden. There are 106 bedrooms in all, which are ideal for couples as well as for families. For romantic dinners, lovers simply head to the cosy and award-winning Anderida Restaurant. The Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club also has many leisure facilities on the premises, including saunas, a whirlpool, treatment rooms and an indoor swimming pool. The more active tourists will certainly enjoy their fitness studio, tennis courts, driving range and 18-hole golf course.
(8) Shelley’s Hotel
For a hotel with a strong sense of history, the historic Shelley’s Hotel in the heart of Lewes is an excellent choice. Constructed in the 17th century, this graceful manor house once belonged to the family of the great poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. It stands near the remains of an old Norman castle about seven miles from Brighton and makes a superb gathering point for trekking through the South Downs and Glyndebourne. The accommodations here are luxurious and include a cosy lounge, a well-stocked bar and a serene garden where visitors converge every morning over coffee or in the afternoons over tea.
(9) The Hickstead Hotel
The Hickstead Hotel is located in West Sussex, which has its own unique appeal not only because it offers a taste of the country life, but also for the many historic towns located nearby, just an hour away from the city centre of Brighton. Exploring these towns leads to a maze of narrow streets and historic shops and castles. Each room of the Hickstead Hotel boasts an en suite bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, radio, hairdryer, trouser press, hospitality tray, laundry service and tea and coffee making facilities. Guest also have access to the health club, gym, sauna and swimming pool.
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – Brighton Accommodations
By: Kay Jackson
Brighton is the most famous seaside resort in the UK, and attracts around eight million visitors every year. The city is packed with attractions, entertainment, culture and history, as well as the wonderful hotels in Brighton, so there is truly something for everyone.
Brighton is renowned for its vast shingle beach, which holds a Blue Flag Beach Award. Brighton Pier is a very popular landmark and is open daily. It has a funfair with awesome rollercoasters and rides for visitors of all ages as well as an abundance of arcades, featuring everything from traditional slot machines to the latest console games. The seafront is lined with amusements, bars and restaurants, as well as some of the grandest hotels in Brighton. Brighton Marina was man-made during the 1970s. Covering around 127 acres, the marina is very popular with tourists, and features shops, bars and restaurants, with ample parking.
Brighton is internationally renowned for its fabulous nightlife. There are over 300 pubs, and many visitors come purely for the club scene, which is why the city is a favourite for stag and hen nights. There is a thriving music scene, and Fatboy Slim is a permanent resident here. There is something for everyone, from 80s, 90s, 00s, soul, jazz, funk, house or a mixture. Top DJs are always making appearances and the city is bursting with live music venues.
The Brighton Centre is the largest venue on the South Coast and during 2010 will host contemporary acts such as Scouting for Girls and Peter Andre, as well as some leading comedians and popular entertainers, not forgetting some family favourites like The Wiggles. The Centre also accommodates national and international conferences, seminars and events. It is conveniently situated close to many of the hotels in Brighton.
Brighton is also seen as a cultural hub within the UK. In May the city holds the Brighton Festival, an annual arts festival second only to the Edinburgh Festival in scale. There are around 200 events and spectaculars featuring theatre, music and visual arts.
The Royal Pavilion is a very famous cultural landmark, and is visually stunning, dubbed “the Taj Mahal of Brighton”. Originally a haven of George IV, it is now open to the public. The city also has some wonderful museums, including the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, with celebrated collections of Decorative and Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Costumes, Textiles and Toys.
As well as being a popular tourist destination, Brighton is also renowned for its thriving gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender scene, and this is reflected in the large number of bars, nightclubs and shops that are very much geared towards this community. Brighton also hosts the annual Gay Pride carnival which takes place in August.
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By: Susan Ashby
Music and theatre lovers will never run out of fascinating events and performances in Brighton. Whether it’s jazz, blues, pop or rock, Brighton’s live music scene has it all covered. Meanwhile, Brighton’s theatres have received rave reviews for their musicals, dance shows, contemporary drama and experimental shows. Here’s an in-depth guide to some of the best venues for live entertainment in town.
The Brighton Centre on Kings Road is undoubtedly the premier venue for live musical entertainment. Its auditorium has seating for over 5,000 and regularly hosts some of the leading music acts in town and a number of rising bands. Among its most recent star performers were Shirley Bassey, Van Morrison and Michael Crawford. The Brighton Centre is also a popular venue for exhibitions and conferences, including occasional meetings of the Labour Party Conference.
Event II is the home of the hippest DJs in the city and a haven for dancing all night long. During those nights when it functions wholly as a nightclub, the music is usually mainstream, with strains of dance and R’n’B. On the other hand, when there’s a hot gig booked as part of the evening’s entertainment, expect the music to be hot and electric as many dance, R’n’B and indie acts perform here.
The Black Horse in the North Laine district hosts Brighton’s best local bands and crowd favourites. As such, the ambiance is very laid back and friendly, as befits a traditional local pub. Aside from the scheduled performances, there are many rousing jam sessions that drive the locals wild. On some nights, patrons even bring over their favourite records to play.
The Freebutt pub is another lively hangout for local bands, including both established and new bands, particularly those that play indie and punk music. There are some occasions when they stage a hip-hop night. The main area is spacious and features a pool table and some fruit machines, but the performance stage is about as small as an average size living room, which is just perfect for some interaction between audience and band.
Jazz Rooms is the venue for jazz lovers and is virtually a Brighton institution in its own right. Located at The Lanes part of town, Jazz Rooms features a tantalizing mix of live jazz performances and fine and funky recorded music. Meanwhile, if hot Latin music is more your cup of tea, the place to visit is Los Amigos at Church Road on Hove. Not only does it feature live salsa music all night long, there’s also plenty of fine Latin food and wine, cocktails and beer.
Theatre lovers have over a dozen venues to choose from in Brighton, which has developed a reputation as the top destination for theatre aficionados in the south coast. Drama may be the performance of choice, but there are also many theatres that show musicals and experimental works.
The Theatre Royal is certainly the most renowned theatre in Brighton, a grand old venue that often hosts major touring productions and musicals. Located on New Road, the theatre simply oozes class, with classic interiors dominated by mahogany and red velvet. It is a first-class venue for enjoying all kinds of theatre performances, from Shakespeare to pantomime.
The recently refurbished Brighton Dome Complex houses two excellent venues for theatre. The first is the elegant Pavilion Theatre, a 240-seat venue for music, drama and dance which also hosts several Brighton Festival events every year. The second is the Corn Exchange, a 1,000 seat venue that is used for theatre and live shows as well as for sports events and conferences. The Corn Exchange is the venue of the annual Jazz Bop, a contemporary jazz music festival staged every summer.
The Komedia in the North Laine area is also one of Brighton’s most popular theatres. It regularly stages drama, comedy and live music.
The New Venture Theatre on Bedford Places stages about 10 local plays a year and at least one national show. The theatre, which occupies an imposing Georgian building that once served as a school, is constantly searching for new talents to perform either in front of or behind the camera.
For a taste of the experimental, The Little Theatre on Clarence Gardens has received very good reviews. The theatre usually caters to the Brighton and Hove border community and its relatively small size makes performances more intimate and personal. The plays here are purely experimental and never mainstream.
The Sallis Benney Theatre is the showcase venue for theatre productions by the University of Brighton. It is a great venue to catch alternative touring plays and musical events. On occasion, the theatre also serves as a cinema for one-off films.
Another excellent venue for student productions is the Tower Theatre, where students from the City College Brighton often act out stage adaptations of literary masterpieces.
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By: Samual Bell
Yes, right you are! One of the best kept secrets for augmenting your English language skill is ‘immersion method.’ If you think about learning new languages then learn English because as the global lingua franca English can truly take you to places. Well do you still think that the concept of study abroad is a bubble and that it is going to die down soon? Well you are wrong indeed! Do you really think that more than quarter million of the brightest students of the world are wrong. In fact do you really think that the brightest students who to some extent forsake the comfort of their home and brave the forbidding weather to Learn English in Brighton are wrong in their approach! In fact quite the opposite because they are heading to Brighton because they want to speak, learn and write as the true native does.
The whole idea of learn English Brighton has gained a dash of accent with the immense maturity of the concept of study abroad. Well the whole idea has now got a special place amongst the students who wants to have a ‘future proof’ career. Nowadays, teacher, guardian or the students consider that the key to a bright future lies in the language schools in Brighton.
Let us focus on the recent survey done by the British council. The council has estimated that the total number of overseas students studying in Britain at all academic level is – at nearly one million with two fifths of post graduate students are hailing from other countries. Well, it is indeed not a hyperbole if said that Brighton remains the first choice of the largest segment of the overseas students. The most staggering reason of the success of the concept, Learn English Brighton can be summated in one word, ‘worldwide reputation’. You have read that right; the language schools in Brighton are well-known for their high academic standard, up-to-date facilities and amiable environment, which makes the schools the most preferred destination to learn English.
Brighton is one of the most stunning seaside resorts in England. Brighton has beautiful beaches, nice weather, and plenty of pubs, cinemas, bars and clubs. Brighton is a fantastic place for people wishing to learn English, because the best way to learn English is to have fun at the same time. The entertainment options are almost endless to the point that Brighton is often referred to as “London-by-the-Sea.” Discover Brighton’s artists’ quarter or take advantage of the excellent shopping opportunities. In less than an hour by train you can even be in central London.
Moreover, the language schools in Brighton concentrate on the group lessons, combination courses, and exam preparation courses to augment your skill. Mostly, the English language school in Brighton is a member of the IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language) and is recognised by the British Council.
Doesn’t really matters what your motive remains to choose Brighton to study English, be sure of one thing, that the whole concept ‘learn English in Brighton’ will place you way ahead than your competitors. And what more do you need?
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By: Kay Jackson
There are quite a few hotels in Brighton, many of which are three, four and five stars. To name a few three stars: Queens Hotel Brighton, Ramada Brighton, Abbey Hotel, and the Royal Albion Hotel. The 4 star hotels in the area include Brighton Thistle Hotel, Hilton Brighton Metropole and Holiday Inn Brighton Seafront. The one 5 star hotel in the area is The Grand.
The Grand is one of many hotels in Brighton near ideal restaurants and other entertainment venues. Komedia is an entertainment centre in the centre of Brighton that offers theatre, cabaret, jazz as well as bars and food for a great mix of live music venues and fine dining restaurants. The Brighton Pier offers many different places to eat and visit as well as attractions found in fairs and the Palace of Fun arcade for the younger crowd. The Brighton Marina is only 2 miles away, and offers outlet stores and fishing as well as quayside bars or restaurants.
The Brighton Thistle hotel offers visitors entertainment within a few miles as well as the Queens Hotel in Brighton. Both overlook the Brighton Pier which offers a vast expanse of bars, restaurants and attractions. Less than half an hour from London City and the Gatwick Airport, these hotels offer transportation links to other areas. The nearest transport link to the Hilton is only half a mile away, and offers you the chance to visit many different areas including London City.
Each of these hotels in Brighton sits near Churchill Square Shopping Centre, which is only a 10 minute walk from the transportation link. This shopping outlet offers 85 different shops and restaurants as well as cafes for your convenience. Open every day of the week with two car parks, there is no reason to not take the few extra minutes to stop by. The centre offers nappy changing, phones, cash-point and toilet facilities, disabled parking and toilets, and the beach is a 5 minute walk away.
Hotels in Brighton offer the elegance and affordability that you have come to expect when on holiday in the UK. The heart of Brighton offers all the shops and eateries you could ever need and entertainment varies from theatre to live music every day of the week. So if you are on a business trip or a holiday with a loved one, there is something for everyone to do while staying in hotels in Brighton.
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By: Tristan
Brighton is an energetic place that offers a lot of scope to turn any of your hen ideas into reality. There are a lot of hen activities or hen ideas in Brighton such as water sports, racing, and other games. This article provides information about various hen party ideas and places in Brighton.
Sporty hen ideas
Brighton makes for one of the best hen destinations for sporty hens. If you have interest in sports and if you enjoy outdoor games, you will definitely enjoy your hen party celebration in Brighton. Swimming and surfing are two of the most enjoyable hen party ideas. Brighton also offers opportunity to enjoy outdoor sports such as basketball, volleyball, and skateboarding. You can also watch horse races and make your hen weekend thrilling.
Other hen party ideas, Brighton
If you want to make your hen night full of laughter and giggles, Brighton is the right pace for you. The comedy shows performed by popular Television performers are sure to make you make your laugh endlessly. The Brighton comedy festival celebrated in October is one of the best comedy festivals all over the globe. If your hen night happens to be in October, you can also enjoy this festival. If your hen night falls somewhere in summers around the month of May, you may get the golden opportunity to attend the amazing Brighton festival.
Hen places in Brighton
Just as there is no dearth of hen ideas in Brighton, you will also find a lot of hen places in this city to make your hen night or hen weekend full of excitements and memorable moments. There are a lot of restaurants, market areas, shopping complexes and shopping lanes in Brighton to provide you with a lot of fun shopping and eating. You can also go to pubs and nightclubs to have a fun booze party. Moreover, many of the restaurants and nightclubs also make arrangements for shows such as male strip shows and pole dancing shows to entertain their hen guests.
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By: Susan Ashby
With over eight million tourists each year, including 310,000 foreigners and 200,000 delegates, Brighton is certainly one of Britain’s most popular tourist destinations. The city was selected among the top 10 in the Observer’s Travel Awards for Best UK City in 2000.
Aside from the sheer enormity of the numbers, Brighton’s tourist traffic is noteworthy because it represents such a diverse array of different people, including foreign tourists and businessmen, British sightseers, families and couples as well as a lot of UK business folk.
Once you visit the city, it doesn’t take long before you realize why it is such a popular tourist spot, especially once you cast your eyes upon the Royal Pavilion, Brighton’s most famous tourist attraction, with a whopping 350,000 visitors a year stepping through its historic doors. Built in the 19th century, the Royal Pavilion is a magnificent building that has strong ties to royalty. It was once the home of King George IV and a favourite seaside retreat of the Prince Regent. Usually called the Brighton Pavilion, this historic structure was nominated by Holiday magazine as “best history and heritage attraction in Britain” in 2003.
The West Pier, built by Eugenius Birch in 1866, has been in a steady state of decline since 1975, but is still worth a visit. This once marvellous Victorian structure was Brighton’s second pier in addition to the Royal Suspension Chain Pier which was built in 1823. Brighton’s West Pier earns the distinction of being one of only Grade 1 listed piers in the UK. The other is the Clevedon Pier in the town of Clevedon.
Every year, thousands of tourists flock to Brighton to bask on the beach and soak in the warm rays of the sun. These sun worshippers always seem to have a good time as do the pebble collectors who roam around the beach and its surroundings, searching for pebbles of unique shapes, colors and sizes. One Brighton academic estimated, with over 100 billion pebbles in the city, it would take a single man over 2,500 years to count them all.
There are numerous bars, restaurants and clubs that line the pebble beach, but the most popular attractions are certainly the amusement arcades. These arcades are always brimming with life and have helped Brighton gain a reputation as the “London by the sea.” Coincidentally, Brighton is also one of the closest tourist beaches to London.
For travellers who wish to try a different kind of beach experience, there is an official nudist area that has been designated on Brighton beach, just south of east Kempton. Its one of the few nudist beaches in the UK that is located in an urban area.
The easternmost part of Brighton beach boasts of one of the largest marinas in Europe. Plans are afoot for the construction of a high-rise hotel and other commercial establishments. Construction of an outdoor sports centre has already started in one part of the beach and is scheduled for completion in late 2007.
Since the start of the 19th century, Brighton has become associated with a wonderful sense of fun and historians attribute this to the appetite and free spirit of the Prince Regent, later King George IV, who came to Brighton to party during this time. With this attitude pervading the city, Brighton soon established itself as the leading venue for entertainment in the South Coast, a haven for parties which offered a wide array of nightclubs, dance classes, museums and cinemas.
Two of the city’s most popular places are the Brighton Dome Complex, which houses three theatres, and the Brighton Centre, a traditional venue for the regular conferences of political parties and major music events.
Brighton is a certified gastronome’s paradise and home to over 400 restaurants and cafes that offer everything from Chinese and Mongolian cuisine to Spanish, Mexican and Indonesian culinary delights.
When it comes to shopping, travellers could spend all day in Brighton and still would not be able to even scratch the tip of this shopping iceberg. The city’s various shops and boutiques offer a wide range of designer clothes, shoes and accessories as well as numerous souvenirs and gadgets.
There are several shopping districts in Brighton and the three most popular are The Lanes, Churchill Square and North Laine. The Lanes is the place of choice for designer fashions and it also houses residential and leisure areas. There is also a generous sprinkling of pubs, restaurants, jewellers and antique shops.
The indoor Churchill Square was an open-air pedestrian shopping venue in the sixties before it was rebuilt in 1998. Today, it’s a gigantic shopping mecca spanning a total of 470,000 square feet and featuring 85 shops, five restaurants and over 1,500 parking slots. The North Laine has a number of unique, avant-garde shops, cafes and theatres as well as retail, residential and leisure areas. The word Laine is an Anglo-Saxon word for a kind of agricultural plot.
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – A Visitor’s Guide to Brighton
By: Susan Ashby
There are so many great places to see in Brighton that tourists will never run out of places to visit. Spending an entire day or two touring all those fascinating venues may not be enough. Here are some of the main attractions that you should not miss.
(1) The Royal Pavilion
This is certainly Brighton’s most popular attraction and one of the premier royal palaces in Europe. It’s no surprise why the Royal Pavilion was hailed as the tourist attraction of the year in 1995. Every year, thousands of tourists lay their eyes on the Royal Pavilion for the first time and can only stare at it in awe. Once the home of George IV, the Royal Pavilion truly is one of the most beautiful buildings in the UK.
All the rooms of the Royal Pavilion are decorated with exquisite designs that befit royalty. The Music Room is the jewel in the crown. There are nine impressive lotus-shaped chandeliers that hang from that ceiling. The ceiling itself is a masterpiece made out of 26,000 scallop-shaped shells.
(2) The Arundel Castle
The Arundel Castle is another of the great historical buildings in the south. Located at the small but lovely town of Arundel, the Arundel Castle is a fabulous stately manor whose rich history has links to both Mary, Queen of Scots, and Henry VIII.
The Earl of Arundel erected the castle during the latter part of the 11th century. It now contains a magnificent collection of furniture from the 16th century as well as artworks by Van Dyck and Gainsborough. There are also a restaurant and a gift shop on the premises.
(3) The Clock Tower
The Clock Tower at central Brighton, located between Queens Road and West Street, is another famous landmark that has historic links to royalty. The Clock Tower was built in 1888 to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Visitors to the Clock Tower often marvel at the exquisite portraits within, depicting Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, their son Edward VII and his wife.
(4) The Brighton Churches
Brighton is home to many churches and religious buildings as well as one of Europe’s premier synagogues.
The upper-class Lanes district is home to the Brighton and Hove Jewish Congregation, a spectacular structure with a Romanesque facade with round arched windows. The interior of the church is dazzling and includes artworks elevated on marble columns and depicting Old Testament stories. The Brighton and Hove Jewish Congregation was built in 1874 based on a design by local architect Thomas Lainson.
Constructed in the 11th century, St Helen’s Church on Hangleton Way in Hove is Brighton’s oldest building that is still being used. Its huge walls feature ancient religious paintings. The churchyard is noteworthy for its interesting headstones, including that of the parents of actress Dame Flora Robson.
St. Peter’s Church in York Place, the parish church of Brighton, is another magnificent religious structure. The church represents one of the UK’s earliest Gothic Revival churches. Its tower is mesmerizing and its interiors impressive. The building was constructed from 1824 to 1828 based on a design of Sir Charles Barry, who would later gain great fame for designing the Houses of Parliament.
(5) The Brighton Piers
The so-called City on the Sea has two famous piers: Brighton Pier and West Pier. Both of them have experienced contrasting fates.
Brighton Pier is as popular as ever and serves as a year-round entertainment venue boasting of the biggest funfair on the south coast. It has a wide array of amusement arcades, three bars and a very famous fish and chip restaurant. Brighton Pier is open 364 days a year.
Although an essential part of Brighton’s history, the West Pier has been closed to the public since 1975. This once elegant Victorian structure is literally falling apart and continues to fight for survival against nature’s harsh elements. The West Pier has been accorded Grade I status as a historically listed building, reflecting its innate importance to English history and heritage.
(6) Brighton’s Statues and Monuments
Right beside Brighton Pier is a large and controversial round sculpture that the locals fondly refer to as the Seasick Doughnut. Officially known as The Big Green Bagel, this unique statue was a gift of the Mayor of Naples to Brighton. The city’s residents are split in their regard for the sculpture: they either love it or hate it. The one sure thing about it is that such a unique sculpture just can’t be missed.
On the other hand, the locals unanimously hold a high regard for the Peace Statue on Kings Road, on the Brighton and Hove boundary. The statue depicts an angel holding an olive branch and an orb. Although it was created in 1912 to honor King Edward VII’s reign, it has become a well-loved symbol of peace among local residents.
Brighton’s two other famous landmarks are Devil’s Dyke and the Body Shop International headquarters.
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – Main Attractions of Brighton
By: Alistair White
Known as “London by the Sea”, Brighton is one of the UK’s largest and most famous seaside resorts. 
Brighton’s heyday came in the 18th Century when the town’s favour with the party-loving Prince of Wales (later George VI) gave it an immediate cachet. The London elite flocked to Brighton in the royal wake and traces of this old gentility remains in the fashionable town houses, squares and crescents in the Victorian mode. The most marked royal touch is seen in the the fantastic Brighton Royal Pavilion with its eastern domes and spires.
The English aristocracy later neglected Brighton in favour of resorts in continental Europe. However, the opening of the railway in 1841 brought in a regular flood of day trippers and weekend trysters that continues to this day. The addition of piers and amusements parks served to attract a more general visitor in search of fairground rides, candy floss and jaw breaking rock.
Today’s Brighton is moving with the times. It’s just 52 miles from London and offers a wide range of hotels, restaurants and entertainment facilities. This make it a popular conference industry destination. Plus, it’s recently become a popular location for high-tech media companies to set up shop.
The seafront features a pebble beach, and the strip between its two piers is lined with bars, eateries, night clubs and amusement arcades. Brighton beach also has a designated official nudist area.
Brighton is now home to one of Europe’s largest marinas and an outdoor sports centre. And it’s well-stocked with shopping outlets such as clothing stores, jewellers, and antique shops. Brighton also has a number of museums including the Brighton Museum and Art Gallery, the Booth Museum of Natural History, the Brighton Fishing Museum and the Brighton Toy and Model Museum.
transport:getting there and getting around
Fast trains whisk passengers from London to Brighton in under an hour. There are 41 departures a day from Victoria or London Bridge Station. Alternatively, buses from Victoria Coach Station reach Brighton in about two hours. Driving is easy along the M23 and connecting with the A23.
Getting around Brighton is easy with its extensive bus service and abundance of taxis. There is also a limited night-bus service. Brighton seafront features the Volks Electric Railway, the worlds oldest electric railway. A recent innovation is the introduction of motorised trishaws from Asia known as tuc-tucs.
climate:
Brighton is located on the south coast of England and so is subject to that island nation’s capricious weather. Summer in July and August is usually warm and sunny but as with everywhere in the UK, rain is always a possibility.
Accommodation:from cheap stays to luxury resorts
Check on the internet for the range, location and cost of hotels in Brighton
Check on the internet for the range, location and cost of Brighton hotels
Check on the internet for the range, location and cost of Brighton accommodation
Events:
* May sees the Brighton Festival. It’s an arts festival that features processions and fireworks along with theatre, music and visual arts events throughout the city.
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – Holidaying in Brighton, London by the Sea
By: Chris Johnson
How safe is your tenancy deposit?
News has just reached us that a London sales and letting agent has been expelled from the Property Ombudsman scheme, after a complaint about it on the rental side resulted in a £1,600 fine, which has not been paid. Included in this sum is an award of £200 for aggravation, distress and inconvenience experienced by the complainant.
The case concerned a 12 month-tenancy (start date October 2007); the agent had failed to ensure that the deposit was paid into a deposit scheme, thereby breaching obligations both under the Housing Act 2004 and the TPO Code of Practice.
The landlord agreed, in March 2008, to release the tenant on payment of six weeks’ rent. After the tenant moved out, the landlord claimed that the deposit would be forfeited. TPO accepted the landlord’s claim to the agreed six weeks’ rent (of which approximately £900 was still outstanding) but not the right to take the £2,300 deposit.
At the end of the tenancy, the agent, aware that the deposit would not be paid into a deposit protection scheme, released it in full to the landlord, advising that they no longer wished to retain the deposit but that they considered that the landlord was entitled to it.
It is illegal under the legislation to practise as an Estate Agent without being part of a recognised ombudsman scheme. If the deposit had been paid into a deposit scheme as it should have been, it would have resulted in the tenant recovering approximately £1,400 (deposit less agreed rent outstanding).
Callaways Estate & Lettings Agents are members of the ‘The Property Ombudsman’ scheme.
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By: Chris Johnson
Calling First Time Buyers!…
As a first time buyer, getting your foot on the property ladder has never been tougher, with the avergae mortgage agreement requiring a massive 30% deposit. On a £150,000 home that is a lump sum of £45,000. There are not many people starting out in property that can afford to save that! So what do you do?
You can of course rent a property, which is a great shorter term solution, but the cost of renting is considerable and doesnt usually leave an awful lot of money left at the end of the month to save towards a deposit on your own home.
There are several new initiatives that housing developers and associations have implemented to help you on your way:
Try Before You Buy
You get to rent a home for a year before you decide if you want to buy or not. If you do want to buy the home, the rent you have paid is used as a deposit. Effectively, you will have lived rent free for a year! If you decide not to buy, well, you have lived in a lovely new home for a year!
Rent To Buy
This is a really popular scheme. It offers you the chance to rent a new build home at approximately 80% of the market value rental for between three and five years. Enabling you to save the extra as a deposit. You can then purchase the property in whole or in part. If you buy a share in your home, you pay rent on the remaining protion and can buy further shares until you own 100% and the property is yours.
Homebuy Direct
This is a Government backed scheme, providing an interest free ‘equity loan’ for five years, up to 30% of the property value. At the end of the five year term, there is a fee to pay, but the loan can be repaid before then. The loan amount is to be used as a deposit against on property. Not all lenders will accept this loan as a deposit, so please enquire first.
There are many variations on the above schemes and different developers and housing associations will have their own offering. A word of advice is to look at all the terms and conditions very carefully. There may be clauses or conditions that could mean, if you choose not to buy your property at the end of the ‘Rent TO Buy’ term, your tenancy will not automatically be renewed. Just be aware of the ros and cons!
Check with your local brighton & hove estate agents for more information
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – First Time Property Buyers in Brighton & Hove
By: Steve Thatcher
Bankruptcy is often seen as the last resort in solving any debt issues, but I do not subscribe to this. In a related article I will take you through the pros and cons of bankruptcy, and the myths of an IVA which is often touted as the debt solution to take. Please read these and it will become apparent that bankruptcy has been and remains a far more utilised debt solution than the IVA.
The consequences of becoming bankrupt may mean you lose your house, it could prevent you from pursuing certain careers and, for example, prevent you from becoming a company director for the period of time that you are bankrupt. Having said that, the severity and stigma of bankruptcy has lessened over time and it is now far more acceptable than it used to be. This year some 80,000 individuals will become bankrupt.
Bankruptcy can be a daunting experience. There are however companies such as mine that specialise in taking customers through the bankruptcy process, even attending court with you if necessary. Faced with a statement of affairs of 35 pages which needs to be completed in triplicate can be an unnerving proposition. Advice from an expert as to whether bankruptcy is the right route, and then someone to fill in the forms and help you file them at court and then attend with you is something to be considered, especially when I can help you keep your house and your income.
How do I know if I need to pursue the bankruptcy option?
The easy way to find out is to call an expert debt advisor. They will, very quickly, get to understand your current financial position and advise the best way to solve your situation. The conversation is completely confidential, free of charge and without obligation. You should choose someone who is not allied to either a Debt management company or an IVA firm such as me I will give impartial advice not the solution which makes me the most commission.
What is bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy means that all your debts (subject to a very few minor exceptions) are written off on the instant you are made bankrupt. If you have disposable income you may be required to pay this to the Official Receiver for a maximum of three years. However part of what I do is to configure your disposable income to reduce as much as possible the potential of having to make income payments. You will generally be discharged from bankruptcy in a year or less. If you have equity in your property or valuable assets you may have to release these to the Official Receiver. Although in the vast majority of cases I have seen this year, with very little if any equity in property, homes can be transferred from the Official Receiver back to the bankrupt or his or her spouse for his fees, of about £400.
If you have ever considered bankruptcy as a way to get out of a debt problem you can do no better than call me today. Below are the details of the local county court.
Brighton County Court
William Street
Brighton East Sussex
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By: Siddharth Gupta
University of Brighton is a modern & progressive University. Study in Brighton University is known for providing professional and vocational courses to its students. There are over 2,000 students studying professional & vocational courses. In 1999 University of Brighton was named by Sunday times as university of year. Business school of Brighton is one of the largest schools in university. University of Brighton has excellent graduate employment record. Mostly 94% of its students get employment after graduation. Teaching quality of Brighton University is ranked excellent by teaching quality assessment & OFSTED. University of Brighton is known for establishing three centers for excellence in teaching & learning. Research work of University of Brighton in the field of biomedical sciences, art & design and European studies is recognized as world class.
University of Brighton is among few universities who have achieved Matrix Award for quality of its students, advice and guidance services. Brighton University is the first university in U.K which is rated outstanding by OFSTED for management & quality assurance for primary, secondary and post compulsory teacher education courses. School of Service Management of University of Brighton is first school in U.K to provide degree courses in tourism, travel, hospitality, retail & events. Students studying tourism from University of Brighton gains accreditation from CIM . University of Brighton is a member of European Association of Tourism & Leisure Education (AIEST). Students of Tourism of University of Brighton are placed with Four Seasons Hotels, TUI, and University of Otago, National & International Consultancy Companies. Travel School of University of Brighton is a corporate member of ITT. School of computing & mathematics of University of Brighton is ranked 20th among other universities of U.K. Business & Management school of Brighton University is ranked 3rd in U.K. University of Brighton design its courses in collaboration with professional bodies so that its students develop the necessary skills required by there employers. University of Brighton has been awarded five National Teaching Fellowships.
In 2007 University of Brighton has won research funding from higher education funding council for England. In recent Years Brighton has received Partnership Award and sterling award in recognition of innovative teaching methods. University of Brighton provides counseling services to its student’s .If students have any academic or personal problem then they can consult the counseling staff. All consultations are kept confidential. University of Brighton is ranked 3rd among top ten universities of U.K .According to Research Assessment Exercise 79% of research of University of Brighton is of International outstanding. Students of 3D design of university of Brighton are regular winners of awards of national & International significance.3D design Students of University of Brighton are winners of British council for 2007 &2008. Faculty of Art & Architecture of University of Brighton is recognized as centre of excellence in teaching & learning through design (CETLD).
University of Brighton is registered with Association of Chartered Certified Accountants as a Gold Tuition provider. Biomedical Sciences of University of Brighton is accredited by Institute of Biomedical Sciences (IBMS) and approved by Health Professions Council (HPC). Computer degrees of University of Brighton are approved by British Computer Society. Course of Building Surveying of University of Brighton is accredited by Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors(RICS).This course of building surveying train them to become professionals in the field of construction & property industries. Course of International Management of University of Brighton is developed with the support of business school industrial advisory group. Project management for construction of University of Brighton is fully accredited by chartered institute of building (CIOB) & association of building engineers. This course provides rewarding career in industry. Degree of civil engineering has been designed in accordance with engineering council & is accredited by institution of civil & structural engineers.
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Siddharth Gupta of Global Opportunities is a well known consultant for graduate and postgraduate study in UK. He has written several articles on topics like, Why Study in UK. His company provides active assistance for graduate and postgraduate study in Brighton University among others.
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By: Jackie De Burca
Within the historic county of East Sussex and forming part of the South East coastline lies the City of Brighton & Hove. Predominantly one of England’s most popular seaside resorts, Brighton was granted Fairtrade city status along with Hove in 2004. It’s still in the midst of many up and coming projects which helps make it a worthwhile city to move to – the new £90 million American Express Community Stadium, opening at the beginning of the 2011 season is a good example of the city looking forward. With a population of just over 155,000, the city is far from over crowded, and there are many other good reasons to move to Brighton & Hove, East Sussex.
To start with there is the Palace Pier; first opened in 1899 it remains traditional in its style and is still a main focal point for tourists and residents alike. Running between the Palace Pier and the West Pier is the promenade which incorporates bars and independent businesses, some of which are seasonal. The lower promenade offers the artists’ quarter where local artists sell their own arts and crafts from their studios which were formerly the fisherman’s workshops.
Brighton is well known for its nightlife and music venues. My favourite is the Oceana, a multi award-winning club where there are five bars and two clubs under one roof! For a more relaxed evening out there is a vast choice of over 300 pubs and bistros, including Greys Gastro pub and the Regency Tavern, known for its extravagant decor. As well as pubs and clubs, Brighton is home to regular music and arts festivals, the most talked about being The Brighton Festival and Brighton Pride which are annual events drawing huge crowds of visitors. And of course there’s the controversial Big Beach Boutique where a large part of the beach is closed off and is hosted by resident Dj Fatboy Slim for great seaside rhythms.
Along side the music venues you have the theatres, consisting of the Brighton Dome and The Theatre Royal. The Marlborough Theatre and Nightingale Theatres are both situated above pubs making them ideal for local productions.
Having a high density of businesses and retail outlets Brighton is a haven for shoppers looking for that something a bit different. And what better place to find that something different then in the Lanes! The Lanes and North Laines both offer a range of independent jewellers, antique shops, cafes and avant-garde shops. In Middle Street you will find the famous Choccywoccydoodah, a place which specialises in bespoke wedding and birthday cakes. Just up from the Lanes you have Churchill Square, an undercover shopping mall with over 80 outlets and several restaurants, and its own car park.
As Brighton & Hove has such a diverse culture it certainly caters for all kinds of religions which is reflected in it abundance of churches and schools. There are four synagogues. St Nicholas Church, more commonly known as ‘The Mother Church’ is one of Brighton’s oldest buildings. In the heart of the city St Peters Church which sits on its own island between Lewes Road and London Road.
With 54 schools in Brighton & Hove you have a choice of state, private and faith Schools. The state schools include Varndean Secondary, Patcham and Falmer high schools. Cardinal Newman is a large Roman Catholic secondary school who also welcomes pupils of the orthodox community. The private schools include the award winning Roedean School (independent school for girls), Brighton College and Lancing College preparatory school. The two universities are situated on several sites. University of Sussex is between Stanmer Park and Falmer, The University of Brighton has additional sites in Falmer, Eastbourne and Hastings, making it effectively ‘The University of East Sussex’. Both universities welcome students from all over the world and between them they cater for a student population of over 30,000.
Brighton Marina is a whole community within itself. It has a supermarket, restaurants, bowling alley, a multiplex cinema and even a hotel! Brighton Marina village has a range of properties from town houses to penthouses, some with their own private moorings. The average property price for this area is £304,800 for a two bedroom flat, whilst the average townhouse price is in the region of £730,00.
Moving towards the centre of the city you will find a lower average property price Brighton of £255,950 for a three bedroom semi and £203,800 for a two bedroom flat. Brighton & Hove is not cheap, but its room for growth is limited by the sea and the South Downs to the north, which has recently been given National Park status, so prices should remain bouyant for the foreseeable future.
With its vast range of attractions and easy access to London (50 minutes by train), it’s clear to see that there are many good reasons to move to Brighton & Hove, East Sussex. I think it would be a great choice if you are considering moving to a city that has so much to offer.
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Jackie writes for DIY Home Selling which is a UK website with free property listings, where people can sell or buy for free, as well as rent. It contains a wealth of guides and resources as well as listings of properties in Brighton and througout the UK.
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – Reasons To Move To Brighton & Hove, East Sussex
By: JackWalters
Brighton is arguably one of the most attractive areas of the UK and is situated on the south coast, just a short distance away from Portsmouth. Brighton is also very close to Dover, meaning a quick hop to France and continental Europe is just a short drive away. All of this means that property in Brighton is highly sought after and perfect for investors looking to make their mark in the property game.
One of the most famous tourist attractions in Brighton is its Victorian pier, stretching out into the sea. On the famous pier you’ll find a vibrant arcade, fairground rides and plenty of places to drink and eat.
Cinema lovers will also find the oldest working cinema in the UK in Brighton, the Duke of York’s Picturehouse. Watching films in an original cinema by the seaside is the way holidays are supposed to be spent.
Property for sale in Brighton ranges from beach front property to large townhouses, which would be perfect for converting into holiday lets if you’re looking to purchase property for rent in Brighton. Being a hub of tourist activity, a shrewd property investor could expect to make a substantial income in a town such as Brighton with the right property.
Property for sale in Brighton ranges from beach front property to large townhouses, which would be perfect for converting into holiday lets if you’re looking to purchase property for rent in Brighton. Being a hub of tourist activity, a shrewd property investor could expect to make a substantial income in a town such as Brighton with the right property.
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – Buying property in Brighton
By: Lokku Labs
The city of Brighton and Hove, which only achieved city status as recently as 2000, is situated in East Sussex, between the South Downs, the newest National Park in England and the sea. The countryside is literally just minutes away from Brighton city centre by car or bicycle, but the city itself is one of the most cosmopolitan and vibrant in the whole of Europe.
Brighton has a large student population – the University of Brighton caters for 21,000 students on five campuses in Brighton itself, Eastbourne and Hastings – and just over 40% of the population as a whole is aged between 20 and 44. The amenities and property in and around Brighton tend to cater for students, young professional people and young families. The Brighton Festival, held in May, is one of the major cultural events of the year, whilst sports fans enjoy Brighton Racecourse and Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.
With the exception of terraced houses, property throughout the Brighton area has increased in price by 10% or more in the last year. Prices range from around £112,000 for a studio flat to £480,000 or more for a detached four bedroom house. The village of Woodingdean, just 4 miles from the city centre, and neighbouring Kemp Town are sought after locations in the Brighton area. Both areas offer attractive properties for families and young professionals and both offer a safe, friendly environment. Woodingdean offers more flats and apartments than detached houses and the average house price is well above the national average at over £300,000. Kemp Town is closer to the city centre and therefore the livelier of the two districts. That said, there are some exquisite Grade II Listed Regency buildings near the seafront in Kemp Town, within easy reach of the city centre and Brighton Marina, if you have £1,000,000 or more to spend.
The best of the affordable accommodation, suitable for students, can be found on Lewes Road (A270), one of the main thoroughfares into Brighton. Properties here range from studio flats to eight or nine bedroom properties, but all are convenient for local shops, amenities and public transport links. Of course, Brighton is renowned for its entertainment and music scene and properties in the Lewes Road area provide easy access to any number of pubs, clubs and other entertainment venues. Indeed, the London Road-Lewes Road area has been identified as a priority for regeneration projects aimed at improving the provision of housing, shopping and other amenities in the area to the north of Brighton city centre. One bedroom leasehold flats in the Lewes Road area start at around £120,000.
Brighton Beach, Brighton Pier and the Royal Pavilion are major tourist attractions and the areas surrounding them can become overcrowded during the summer months, especially on Bank Holidays. Nevertheless, areas such as the Lanes and North Laine are fantastic places in which to live, shop, eat and drink. A four bedroom house in the North Laine area of the city is likely to cost in the region of £400,000.
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This article was written by Lokku Labs for property search engine Gartoo. For more of Gartoo’s writing please visit the Gartoo blog.
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – Where are the most cost effective areas to live in Brighton?
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By: Jackie De Burca
Like a nation of eagle-eyed individuals, many of us Brits are watching the UK property market like hawks. While keeping an eye on the God of the search engines, Google, for fresh news and new perspectives, today I noticed two conflicting outlooks. One comes from Assetz, the UK and International Property Investment Specialists and the other from This Is Money, the financial website of the year.
Assetz is sitting on the positive side of the fence suggesting that the UK’s property market is in fact “firming up” even in the current economic uncertainty. The chief executive officer of Assetz, one Mr. Stuart Law, said that although property buying has slowed down recently, a change in fortunes was imminent.
Having also read the article in This Is Money, which quotes Rightmove as a source, one may like to say to Mr. Law that although we would love to believe him, the logic of the other article which sits over on the negative side of the fence is more difficult to dispute.
This article highlights that hoards of homeowners are deciding to sell their homes which in turn will trigger a sharp house price fall. As this article states-asking prices have fallen for the first time this year and it is predicted that the average England and Wales asking price of £236,300 will have fallen by £14,000 by December 2010.
Now as currently there is an average of 11,000 mortgages being approved each week and over 30,000 properties are coming onto the market each week, it doesn’t take a mathematic genius to work out where that will take us.
The 30,000 new properties entering the market on a weekly basis is 50% higher of the amount of July 2009.
On the other hand, Mr. Law focuses on research from the Council of Mortgage Lenders which apparently reveals that the gross mortgage lending increased by 15% in June. The Council of Mortgage Lenders say that there are signs of house prices stabilizing and more properties coming onto the market which they credit to the abolition of HIPs (Home Information Packs). Yet they do add that the actual level of transactions are low and will be likely to remain so due to credit being somewhat restrained.
In January 2010 the average number of monthly unsold properties per estate agent was 3; however this number has now risen to a shocking 77. Mr. Law in his commentary said that “we don’t think the evidence suggests that there is a permanent slowdown now in the UK housing market. The evidence seems to suggest there was a wobble.”
Miles Shipside, the Commercial Director of Rightmove said: “Buyers have got the upper hand.” In the meantime if you happen to be either a seller or a buyer you could do worse than checking out the concept of private house sales and using one of the sites which will lets you list your property for free with no hidden costs or see what properties are on offer.
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Jackie writes for DIY Home Selling which is a UK website with free property listings, where people can sell or buy for free, as well as rent. It contains a wealth of guides and resources as well as a great opportunity for private house sales , so you can avoid commission.http://www.diy-home-selling.com/Private-House-Sales.php
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By: woodchuck
All exercisers must pay attention to fluid intake, because as you lose water when you exercise, you run the risk of being dehydrated. Some yoga exercises squeeze and soak your kidneys, which releases toxins in your body. You need to drink water to help flush out those toxins. We recommend having water on hand whenever you do yoga-with-weights exercises.
The U.S. government recommends drinking eight glasses of water a day, but how much you need to drink depends on how active you are. People’s bodies and levels of activity are different. If you sit at a desk all day, you don’t need to drink eight glasses. However, if you’re exercising and running about, and especially if you’re sweating, you need more than eight glasses. You have to pay attention to the water you drink and how you feel.
You can tell when you’re dehydrated by listening to your body:
Many people make the mistake of drinking a lot of water right before they exercise. What they don’t know is that the water they drink right before a workout or during a workout doesn’t hydrate their bodies. The water you drink three to four hours before your workout quenches your body’s thirst. Plan ahead and drink plenty of water before you exercise, especially if you work out in a hot room or gym where you sweat profusely. Keep a bottle of water at your side during your workout in case you need to take a sip, because you need to continue replacing the sweat you lose. After your workout, replenish the fluid you lost with a nice glass of fresh water.
If you soak your shirt during a workout, drink more water. Coffee, tea, and soda are dehydrating. For every cup of coffee, tea, or soda you drink during the day, drink an extra 8 ounces of water.
Get a 1.5-liter or 1-quart container of quality drinking water and sip from it throughout the day. Drinking slowly over the course of the day makes for better hydration and absorption of water by your body. Guzzling, on the other hand, doesn’t give your body enough time to absorb the water. By carrying a water bottle with you, you can tell at a glance exactly how much water you’ve consumed, and you know whether you’re staying properly hydrated.
If you use plastic bottles to carry your water, look for the kind that don’t decompose as readily, because plastic leaches into the water and can be harmful. Stores such as REI (www.rei.com) carry high-quality plastic containers.
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By: Sharon k
There are literally HUNDREDS of exercises you can do for your abs and core. I’ve included 44 of them in my program to provide you with enough variety to keep you engaged and interested for a long time, without giving so many that you feel overwhelmed.
You’ll get 7 workouts, each progressively more challenging; you simply jump in at the level based on your current condition. It’s also easy to create additional routines based on the numerous exercises and training principles I teach you.
You may have seen bodybuilders and fitness cover models with “six pack” abs that looked mighty impressive. However, appearances can be deceiving. “You’re only as strong as your weakest link” is clichéd but 100% true. Without a foundation of functional strength under the facade of “pretty” abs, you are vulnerable to muscle strains, disc herniations, Sciatic nerve pain or other injuries that could knock you out of commission for months.
My clients, on the other hand, have that incredible washboard-abs look AND the punch-proof stability, functional strength and raw power to back it up.
Since I can’t evaluate you in person – I’ve included guidelines in my program to show you how to test yourself for the proper starting level and to individualize your program. You’ll also know exactly when to make the move up to the next level.
That’s why I didn’t stop with just exercise. FIRM AND FLATTEN YOUR ABS is not a diet book, but it wouldn’t be complete without nutrition information. You’re kidding yourself if you think AB exercises are all it takes to get the waistline you want… You MUST eat properly!
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By: Paul Buchanan
The last 150 years have heralded some quite awesome inventions that have shaped the way people live their everyday lives.
Whilst cars gave people the freedom to travel wherever they wanted, television and telephones helped connect people from across the world. And with the advent of the internet era, 24-hour web-access on tap has changed the way people interact with each other – and with the world around them. Combined, television, telephones and the internet sure form a potent force.
With television, you have round-the-clock entertainment and news channels. And with the trusty telephone, you can chat with anyone in the world – at any time. The internet, on the other hand, combines the wonders of both television and telephones, providing an all-singing, all-dancing communications behemoth.
Whilst the permeation of TV across the world was said to have serious repercussions for both cinema and radio, both mediums recovered and demonstrated that there’s room for all of them. Many have argued that the internet would eventually eliminate the need for TV and telephones, given that you can watch television on your computer and chat to anyone across the web that has the correct technology. But there are certain experiences a networked computer can’t quite replicate. With a physical telephone, it can be left on at all times for people to call – but with a computer, you have to be switched on for anyone to call. And with a cordless phone you can wander around the house and even into the garden whilst maintaining a conversation.
Furthermore, a grainy computer screen with tinny speakers is no match for a gigantic widescreen TV with cinematic surround sound. And some people like to surf the web whilst glancing up to watch TV – the two activities aren’t mutually exclusive.
TV and telephones have been around for a long time and the internet, as the new-ish kid on the block, won’t usurp these traditional forms of media. Millions of people sign up to special deals to ensure they have the best of all worlds, with hundreds of TV channels, super-fast broadband and free telephone calls during evenings and at weekends.
Whether you’re seeking out separate deals or looking for bundled Sky offers, there can be little doubt that people are as keen as ever to ensure they can watch, talk and surf from the comfort of their own living room. Here’s to the next century and more quality home entertainment!
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Paul Buchanan writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – TV, internet, telephone…thanks a bundle!
By: sidana
Wine is a universally loved beverage. A quite evening with friends, wine and snacks, can be really relaxing. Wine can be one of the finest gifts to offer when you are visiting someone. And if it’s a made by you at home, the wine has a flavor of personal touch and love too!
Usually grape is the opted fruit for making wine. Wines made from berries, apples, oranges and other fruits are also loved world wide. No matter which fruit you choose to, the basic method of preparing wine is mostly similar and involves fermenting. The first and foremost essential step is washing the fruit well before use. Many fruits have seeds with in them. Deseed them, (remove the seed) and the crush the fruit preferably with the skin along. Wine preparation is a detailed and slow process, and no element of hurry and rush has its space here. Avoid using a blender, mixer or food processor to crush your fruit, else the skin and any remaining seed generates unwanted bitterness and flavor.
The crush fruit pulp is left in a primary container to compose. At this step yeast is kept away. The fruit composes and releases all its juices and enzymes. Depending up on your taste and also the fruit, sugar is added t the pulp before fermenting. The next step is adding of the wine yeast. Yeast is the most essential ingredient of making wine. It is easily available, and you can also pick up good quality yeast from a wine store too.
After a day, open the container and add the yeast and mix well. Cover container with a porous cloth or a material that can breathe air, so that it can release the gases generated with-in to the out, but doesn’t permeate air and dust to the inside.. After a week, separate the juice from the pulp and seal this processing wine in an air tight container to complete its process of fermentation.
Secret of a good wine is “The older the better”. Simple and easy, preparing home made wine is the best way to add heath with a toast of love!
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Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ – How to Make Wine – The Simplest Way With Apples
Urban Wear: Not Just Fashion
by Teresa K Knight
Urban wear is more than just fashion and apparel, over time it has grown to be a personalised statement. The man or woman who is wearing it is stating their personality. Previously urban wear was only related to hip hop performers. Nowadays, not only hip hop musicians are donning on the brilliantly colored type, it has become a global fashion pattern.
As stated, urban wear suggests the individuality of the person wearing it on the grounds that these people could customized their design and try to make it to stick out. With urban wear going through adjustments, it has grown to be a winner not only to teenagers or young adults. It is furthermore attaining attractiveness from higher age groups. It is also beginning to cross socio-economic classes. Hip hop artists, important and common people can be found wearing this approach from time to time.
What exactly brands it desirable is the range. There are different clothing designs to opt for from such as t-shirts, skinny jeans, shorts, Capri or cargo pants, and hooded shirts. These styles could jump out if the public surrounds it, and it is also because of their contradicting designs, colors, visuals, or messages. An evidence of the escalating market would be the various and diverse urban clothing famous brands in stores and in people’s cabinets.
It has evolved so considerably that these men and women by now have their own sub-culture. Fashion creations and style reveal the mannerisms, way of discussing and even walking of those people who put on urban clothing. But this sub-culture has been accepted and grew to become part of American community, and also the world.
However, the biggest flaw on urban clothing is how costly it could be. There are a few hip hop artists who are insistent on sporting cheap urban fashion and accessories as their own declaration in opposition to materialism. Urban clothing and hip hop is not about the clothing and jewelry piecies you wear, and also the personality that you don.
With the help of the popularization and mainstreaming of urban attire and hip hop, there are a number of retailers, no matter whether on-ground or online that are providing different alternatives for urban variations. Generally there are some urban clothing supporters that may not be in to vivid colors, loose pants or over the top accessories. Though these people are capable to combine urban clothing with their old fashioned styles, producing yet another type of fashion.
Urban clothing enthusiasts have designed good meaning of style because they were able to blend conventional and city wear together. They are becoming adventurous in searching fashion and bending guidelines to flaunt themselves. It can be a miss or hit for various people, but the reality that they were equipped to assert their individuality is really bold.
Fashion designers are definitely focusing to this sub-culture and beginning to cash in on it. Urban clothing designers would develop a near relationship to street mindset, identifying exactly what urban consumers need. After all, fashion trends would usually acquire what is hip and in demand on the street.
Currently, urban clothing makers are approaching or shifting their focus to youthful and street knowledgeable generation or urban fashion customers. Some would point to urban wear as “contemporary” or even “metropolitan” style. But whichever title it would be, the fashion, the person’s individuality and the assertion that they would like to make would certainly nevertheless be prominent. Colors can vary but the soul could not.
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Posh Nosh
by Rubel Zaman
Once fiddly French cordon bleu, Posh food today tends to be thought of as food that is not pre-packaged or made for convenience, but instead is fresh, seasonal, free range and organic.
Salmon was once a food that was thought of as posh, but now, after the mass farming of the fish it is not deemed as decadent as it once was, the same applies to certain cuts of meat. Posh food now is all about being wholesome, on the whole.
But aside from posh food for everyday folk, there are certain foods that evoke a sense of pure decadence and luxury, and only appear on the dinner plates of the rich. Sometimes it is because of their rarity, and sometimes because of the length of time that it takes to prepare, store or mature.
Here are a few of the best and how much it costs the rich connoisseur to sample the delights of the most expensive larder in the world.
Matsutake Mushrooms
The Matsutake, or Mattake mushroom is rare to almost extinction, and so, this is what makes them expensive to excess.
This smoky spicy smelling fungus grows in Japan (as well as Korea, China and some Scandinavian countries) and, in the past, has been successfully harvested during the autumn months.
However, more recently blight has affected the tree where the mushroom naturally flourishes. This kills the tree and so leaves little natural habitat for which the mushroom to flourish in.
Harvesting the Matsutake is relatively easy, but it is yet to be farmed successfully, so sourcing it in an increasingly hostile wild environment pushes up the price up to $2000 per kilo.
Iranian Caviar
Iranian caviar also known as Almas caviar is extremely rare, and, as caviar is the most expensive food in the world by weight, it is the food solely of the rich.
The only known outlet to sell this Iranian delicacy is in London, England. The Caviar House & Prunier in Picadilly sells a kilo of Almas caviar packaged in a 24 carat gold tin for £16,000, or about $25,000!
Wagyu Steak
Steak has always been presumed expensive, but factory farming methods have brought the price down dramatically. Not so the steak of the Wagyu cattle.
A Wagyu steak comes from Kobe beef, which is a rare Japanese breed of cattle that are apparently fed a diet that contains beer; and are massaged daily. Although high in fat, a full Wagyu rib eye will set you back a whopping $2800 at Craftsteak in New York.
Italian White Alba Truffle
The second most expensive food by weight, the truffle is a rare delicacy and so known as the King of Fungi.
Truffles are difficult to cultivate, so as they need to be sourced by pigs or dogs, this is timely, so expensive.
The most expensive truffle ever weighs in 1.51 kilograms (3.3 lbs) and cost $160 406 USD, it was sold to a property tycoon from Hong Kong for his wife, who is said to love Italian White Alba Truffles
If you enjoy fine dining, why not try using delicious truffle oil in your cooking, or even some black truffle freshly hunted to order in Italy.
The 1960’s were a ‘golden-Age’ for children growing up in Britain. We were literally bombarded with a plethora of : toys;comics;games and new innovations to stimulate young minds. Well known comics included: Dandy;Beano;Beezer;Topper;Hotspur;Victor; Lion;Tiger;Bunty;Judy…etc…etc. As a ‘paperboy’ in the sixties i well remember my bag being very heavy every Tuesday ..delivering the local comics to the kids!!! Our ‘heroes’ were ‘The Bash Street Kids’/Minnie the Minx/Roy of the Rovers and of course: Desperate Dan (who always ate ‘Aunt Aggie’s’ cow-pies everyday in: Cactusville!!!..whilst shaving with his blowlamp!!!! We also read ‘books’ (boring!) including: Swallows and Amazons; Wind in The Willows and many other adventure novels of the time…(Although i do remember copies of the ‘Kama Sutra’ being confiscated by: SIR!!!} TOYS & GAMES etc. Kids growing up in the sixties were really spoilt for choice as regards ‘toys & games’ to be bought in the high street. Well known ‘marques’ (mainly for boys) included: CORGI; LESNEY (Matchbox); TRIANG; HORNBY; MECCANO; DINKY; LEGO; SPOT ON etc.
via Nostalgia: Part 6: Toys and Periodicals of the ’60’s’. | All About Brighton.com.
First up!…….Cinemas in Brighton & Hove of the ‘sixties’. In alphabetical order: ACADEMY: (West St.) ARCADIA: (Lewes Rd.) ASTORIA: (York Place) CONTINENTAL: (Sudelely Place) CORONATION: (North Rd.) COURT: (New Rd.) CURZON: (Western Rd.) CINEMA DE LUXE: (North St.) DUKE OF YORKS: (Preston Circus) ELECTRIC THEATRE: (George St. HOVE) EMBASSY: (Western Rd.) ESSOLDO: (Imperial) (North St.) GAIETY: (Vogue) (Lewes Rd.) GRANADA: (Portland Rd.) ODEON: (WestSt.) ODEON: (Denmark Villas) ODEON: (St. Georges Rd.) PALLADIUM: (Kings Rd.) PANDORAS BOX: (Kings Rd.) PARIS: (New Rd.) PRINCES (Jaycee) (North St.) REGENT: (Queens Rd.) ROTHBURY: (Franklin Rd.) SAVOY: (East St.) The ‘golden-years’ for the cinema was ‘between the wars’ and onto the ‘fifties’ & ‘sixties’. I would say….outside of LONDON…BRIGHTON probably had more cinemas than any other town! (the only ‘original’ one left is: DUKE of YORKS!) Many,many stories can be recalled about these cinemas…of course people of a certain age still remember when the ‘little’ ODEON in Kemp Town was bombed in ‘1940’ the great loss of life. The availability of cheap television-sets in the ‘sixties’ sounded the death knell for movies and many were turned into ‘Bingo-Halls’ to help to make money. 2).’SHOPS & SHOPPING’: Brighton’s shops underwent many changes throughout the ‘sixties’. Many well known stores: ‘HUDSONS’/SWEARS and WELLS’/’WADES’/’HILLS’/’BARRANCE and FORD’..were closed down for good and often replaced with ‘tatty’ establishments of residential buildings. Times were changing at break-neck speed as the ‘sixties’ moved on apace! The political climate changed dramatically and the U.S.A. had an ever inreasing effect on all of our lives. ‘BRIGHTON SQUARE’ was opened in: 1966 in the heart of the LANES (partly sponsored by HANNINGTONS) In the meantime many shops, there have come and gone but…only one ‘original’ remains: ‘Record Roundup’ (originally ‘Fine Records’) Years ago ‘Fine Records’ decamped to George St. HOVE East Street was once a prestigious area for shopping, did you know!!! ‘HUDSONS’ the quality butchers/deli etc. closed down in the sixties… after that many established shops ‘shut up shop’ throughout the seventies! ‘BEALS’ the bookshop/record-shop went and it wasn’t until the eighties that the ‘council’ engaged a developer to build: Regency Arcade(at least it was ‘undercover’!) Western Rd. started to change in the sixties..mainly with the opening of CHURCHILL SQUARE in April 1968.Somewhat of a novelty at the time this development caused about ’26 nearby-streets to be demolished! and with it a passing of a lot of history of old-Brighton. To date all of the prestige-shops in Western Rd. have disappeared although…it is sometimes possible to chance on a few clues of days gone by. (Check out the pavement near Starbucks (lansdowne Rd.) and you will see the reamins of the ‘mosaic-pavement’ outlining ‘HILLS OF HOVE’!) Other memorable shops..of course inclide: the famous ‘Pie Shop’ on the corner of St. James st. and Chapel st….was there ever a better ‘pie-shop? Joe Lyons chain of ‘corner-cafes’ in London also appeared in Brighton. My favourite was at the bottom of St. James st. (remember the spoons on chains?) Sainsbury’s…also in St.James st. was a favourite with shoppers. Staff actually sliced and packaged the: butter/cheese etc. before your very eyes!!! Who could not forget the ‘Cork Shop’ in the North-Laines…Belmanns in London Rd…where many a latest ’45 record was purchased for ‘7/6’ on a Friday evening. Also ‘Woolies’ did very well in the sixties selling nearly everything! (although…Maynards sweets were better!!!) Now….onto the’Transport’ section: The start of the ‘sixties’ saw the demise of the ‘Trolleybusses’ (1961) This brilliant,cost-effective form of transport took over from the scrapping of the old ‘Trams’. (1939). Of course diesel-buses have reigned supreme ever since but they are souless form of transport..originally manned by a driver and conductor…but since 1970 have been the sole-responsibiliy of the driver. ‘Inspectors’ and conductors were made redundant in: 1970 and sonn after problems started with ‘customer-aggrevation’ violence and general chaotic scenes…still in evidence today..on some routes!!!
via Part: 5..Cinemas;Shops& Transport of the ’60’s’ | All About Brighton.com.
Well here we go again…another backwards look at the ‘sixties’.
This chapter is devoted to the ‘media’ of the sixties ie: Music/T.V./Films etc.!!!
So…hold on tight for a roller-coaster ride of your life!!!
Let’s start with ‘Films of the sixties’.
I suppose the first film I saw in the early sixties was : ‘BEN HUR’ (1959) with: Chuck Heston
Stephen Boyd and Jack Hawkins…..to name but a few.
This epic rightly deserved to win 11 ‘Oscars’.
(the only film to match this number,in recent years
was TITANIC…which was crap!!!)
I think I was about 9 years old when I saw the film
with my big sister: VAL..probably at either the
‘ASTORIA’ or the ‘REGENT’ cinemas.
The following Friday at primary-school I stood up in front of the class and ‘re-enacted’ ‘BEN HUR’ in about 10 minutes.
Most of my mates hadn’t seen this movie so they had to use their imaginations a lot!!!
The ‘sixties’ was a golden age for films and saw many controversial ‘subjects’ being exploited…
sex; violence and ‘rock & roll!!!
Just a few notable movies that stick in my mind were:
CAPE FEAR(Robert Mitchum & Gregory Peck (1961)
LOLITA (Sue Lyons & James Mason (1962)
VICTIM (Dirk Bogarde & Sylvia Syms (1961)
FAIL SAFE(Henry Fonda & Walter Matthau (1964)
This last film…now a ‘cult-classic’ is rarely screened on British TV and is only available on a ‘Region 1’ DVD from the USA!
I strongly urge you film-buffs out there to check out this ‘classic’…you won’t be disappointed.
As the ‘sixties’ moved on picture-goers flocked to see the new ‘spaghetti westerns’ with CLINT EASTWOOD and co…and many other notable films were: ‘The Graduate’ with a young DUSTIN HOFFMAN…’2001 a space odessey’….Easy Rider
any many,many more films now,quite rightly regarded as ‘classics’!!!
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‘TELEVISION’: (Introduction)
The era of the ‘swinging sixties’ was a liberating period in more ways than one!
It was a time of freedom,adventure,hope and growing prosperity and increasing technological ingenuity.
The world of television was an experimental and exiting time,not least beacause this was the decade when ‘colour-t.v.’ really took off!!!
Some critics dismiss the ’60’s’ as a ‘golden era’.But…let’s face it anything would be golden to the trash dished out today!
If one looks in the ‘Radio Times’..at the beginning of the mag it clearly states in ‘bold’ type….’all digital programmes ie: BBC 3;BBC 4;ITV3 etc. are ‘repeats’ unless stated otherwise!
(Developments)
‘PAY TV’: is not new!…In the early sixties a pre-payment meter could be ‘bolted-on’ to the side of the set….Cost= ‘sixpence’ per hour’
The ‘Redifusion’ company won a big contract in Brighton & Hove in the early ‘sixties’to install ‘cable-tv’ ,especially for the many council estates.
In the ‘U.S.A.’ this ‘network’ was launched in: ‘1954’!!!
(Colour T.V.):
This was discussed as far back as ‘1943’!!!
In the ‘USA’ C.B.S.–did test transmissions in: ‘1941’ but…’colour-tv’s. were as yet unavailable to the general public!
In Great Britain by the early sixties ’12 million’ sets were being stared at!
But it wasn’t until JULY 1st’ 1967 that ‘BBC2’ launched it’s limited colour service (after a power-cut!!!)
Anyway…enough of the ‘techie-stuff’…just what were we watching in the ’60’s’
(Children’s T.V.)
By the dawning of the sixties the ‘WOODENTOPS’ had sold their farm and retired to a bungalow on the south coast and were living the life of Riley on ‘repeat-fees’ that would line their pockets for years to come!!!
Also the demise of ‘MUFFIN THE MULE’ and the much loved ‘FLOWERPOT MEN’ (flobadob)…were pensioned off!!!
In the sixties the new pioneer of children’s puppetry were: GORDON MURRAY;OLIVER POSTGATE AND PETER FIRMIN.
Gordon Murray’s first series (CAMBERWICK GREEN)…screened in 1966 was originally caleed ‘CANDLEWICK GREEN’…but a typing error in the BBC contract altered it’s name forever!
Two further series followed: TRUMPTON & CHIGLEY. By the way the words: ‘mugging’/vandalism and robbery were not in the TRUMPTONSHIRE dictionary.
In all 39 episodes were made…and often repeated!!!
Other masters of the ‘stop-frame’ genre were: OLIVER POSTGATE & PETER FIRMIN.
(Pogle’s Wood; Ivor the Engine; Noggin the Nog and of course Bagpuss!!!)
Bagpuss was recently awarded the best children’s program of all time.
Technically,though, this series was a product of the ’70’s’.
‘Blue Peter’ started in: 1958…and is probably still running.!!!
‘Doctor Who’ (1963 with William Hartnell) was watched by kids from behind the sofa…including myself!!!
This ‘sci-fi’ prog has successfully been ‘revamped with David Tenant and a host of ‘young-lovlies’ as his assistants! Prior to his Dr. Who engagement he starred in the very raunchy ‘Casanova’ to much acclaim.
By the way ‘I.T.V.’s’ answer to Blue Peter was of course ‘Magpie’ with Susan Stranks and Mick Robertson etc.
A weekly show for kids but with a bit more ‘edge’!!!
Adult viewers were in for a treat in the ‘sixties’!!!
British ‘soaps’ well loved were: ‘Emergency Ward Ten’/’Dixon Of Dock Green’/’Z Cars/’Crossroads’..but..probably soaps from the U.S.A. had the greatest influence on the viewing public.
Such memorable programs were: Wagon Train/Rawhide (with a young Clint Eastwood)/
I Love Lucy show (Lucille Ball) and of course who could forget: Peyton Place!!!
‘Science Fiction’ was well served with such classics as: ‘The Outer Limits’/Quatermass and of couse: Star Trek..(by the the way one of the episodes was not screened in the USA as it featured a black woman kissing a white man!)
The serial ran for 79 episodes, in all, a created a long running cult following with ‘Trekkies’ all around the world!!!
Anyway that’s enough of T.V. …we now move on to: MUSIC…
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MUSIC: In the ’60’s’
Question: Who can remember the ‘orginal’ group ‘Nirvana’ (Pentecost Hotel & Rainbow Chaser….1967/1968)??? I don’t..it’s a mystery!.
How come that ‘grungy twat’ Kurt Cobain stole the name for his ‘new group!! What about ‘copyright’!!!
Music of the ‘sixties’…did it really start with the BEATLES??? No..of course not.
Many ‘1950’s’ groups carried over into the sixties..but probably the biggest exception was: Buddy Holly and the Crickets who died in a tragic aircrash.
Buddy Holly’s influence was huge on the up and coming ‘sixties’ bands especially the Beatles and the Beach Boys…as an aside…the Beatles’s 1965 album ‘Rubber Soul’…knocked Brian Wilson sideways and he and his group,eventually retaliated with the classic ‘Pet Sounds’.
‘Rhythm & Blues'(as coined by Jerry Wexler in 1949)”later called ‘Soul’ by many
produced a humungous flood of ‘classic’ tracks throughout the ‘sixties’.
Jerry Wexler,producer at ‘Atlantic’ records’ (founded by the ‘Ehrtegun’ brothers originally from Turkey!!) made some of the all time classic hits from their bases in: New York and ‘Muscle-Shoals’.Most of their records hit tne ‘No. 1’ spot throughout the sixties…probably only to be equalled by those ‘geniuses’ at:Tamla Motown in Detroit!!!
One of ‘Berry Gordy’s (producer at Motown) first big hits was : ‘Money’ recorded by Barrett Strong (1960)…incidently covered bt the Beatles on ‘With the Beatles’ album!
I suppose the british record-buying public really caught on the the excellent tunes coming out of Detroit sometime in: 1964.
B.B.c.’s ‘Top of the Pops’. every Thursday always featured the latest hit from the Motown stable….Berry Gordy called his ‘baby’ ‘The Voice of Young America’.
By the year 1964 a veritable torrent of new bands hit the charts…..just to name but a few: THE ROLLING STONES/THE HOLLIES/THE WHO/THE MOVE/THE ANIMALS/ and on the other side of the Atlantic…THE BEACH BOYS/BOB DYLAN (AND THE BAND)
As the ‘sixties’ rolled along to….wait for it…’1967′ The Summer of Love’!!!
(‘Candlestick Park’ in San Francisco being where ‘it was at’ baby!!!)
even more new groups emerged: The Byrds/The Flowerpot Men/The Turtles/The Monkees/Mamas and the Papas/The Association/The Box Tops/etc. etc!
Over here in Great Britain many groups,mostly forgotten included: Vanity Fare/The Casuals/The Easybeats/Honeybus (remember the ‘bread-advert’ with the girl in the balloon?).Oh!!!…did i not mention Donovan?
As the sixties were drawing to a close the ‘technology’ hadn’t changed much throughout the decade…ie: ‘radiograms/’stereograms’ and ‘Dansette’ players!
Although ‘cassettes’ had been invented by a German guy working for ‘PHILIPS’ in 1963…it took a long time for this new medium to be marketed in a big way.
Initially the first cassette-machines replaced the outmoded ‘dictaphones’ and ‘reel-to-reel’ tape-recorders. The first ‘Walkman’ appeared in: 1979!!!
‘Concept-albums’ were a new phenomenon in the ‘sixties’ and my particuler favourite was: ‘Boy Meets Girl’ from ‘STAX’ (1969 double-album)
Some groups did manage to ‘spill over’ into the ‘Seventies’…but that is a story for another day!
This part of ‘Terry’s Pages’ reflects on the ‘craziness’ of ‘Easter 1964 & 1965’
Apparently it all kicked off in: Margate (Easter 1964)….where ‘Mods’ and ‘Rockers’ clashed on the seafront and spilled over into the town terrorising the local residents and generally causing mayhem…the likes that have never before been witnessd in this quaint seaside-town!!!
For many years ‘cockneys’ and their like, took their annual ‘Jolly’ to Margate and sometimes to other resorts to get away from the ‘hub-bub’ of London.
But…this year the unprecedented ‘outburst’ from the warring ‘teenagers’ escalated to: Brighton.
As a 12 year old i witnessed a frightening display of ‘gang warfare’ on the beaches and into the town itself.
Fortunately our local ‘Bobbies’ dealt with the ‘situation’ (after a while!!!) and made many arrests. The day’s events were recorded in the ‘Evening Argus’…the photos being especially exiting!
The town quickly recovered form this ‘holiday mayhem’ and steadfastly returned to it’s usual business of pedalling ice-creams;candifloss and general ‘seaside-tat’!!!
(But…the following year!…..wait and see)
Continued:……
The ‘1965’ clash between the Mods& Rockers took on a more sinister guise!!!
Yes it was ‘Easter hols’, again and the ‘A23’ saw legions of motorbikes and scooters hit the road on the way to sunny Brighton for a ‘re-match’!
From late morning…onwards, sporadic scuffles broke out on the seafront cafes ; the pier and in the afternoon, into the town,itself!
Our boys in blue presented a ‘high profile’ (i suspect many were on ‘overtime’) and relished the thought of having a good scrap with the ‘visitors’.
Many arrests were made and the guilty parties,from both sides, were given a rap on the knuckles by our wonderful judiciary!
Things in Brighton quickly returned to normal for the coming summer-season…but!……these events went down in Brighton’s history as a ‘major’ occurence and eventually in 1979 the cult-film Quadrophenia was released…starring: Phils Daniels;Lesley Ash and Sting (as ‘Ace Face’).
Was it just a coincidence to name Sting’s character: ‘Ace’…as this was the name of the famous cafe where the ‘rockers’ used to meet!!
(Also featured in the cult British film ‘The Leather Boys’: 1963)
P.S. If anyone wants to get hold of photos of the mods & rockers clashes they can be bought from the ‘postcard’ shop in: Queens Rd.
Part 4 of ‘Terry’s pages will be a ‘biggy’!……
Music T.V. and Films of the sixties
bye for now……Terry West
via Part 3…Mods,Rockers and Easter fun!!! | All About Brighton.com.
Right….here’s a good one for you: Question? Who remembers the first ‘Mc Donald’s’ in Brighton?
Answer: Me!..In April 1974…at the top of North St. opposite the Clock Tower (it closed after six months!!!)
Apparently no one went there; they were too busy scoffing their ‘soggy’ wimpy-burgers and guzzling warm ‘coca-cola’!…Ah! those were the days.
But…fret ye not, the original ‘Uncle Sams’ is still in ‘Montpelier’ and is still going strong after ‘forty-years’!
The said chain of burger bars opened a second outlet in York Place in the early ‘seventies’.
I was working opposite at the ‘Watney-Mann’ computer bureau in: Waterloo Place….where we worked a three-shift system..frequenting the ‘local hostelries’ (Walmer Castle…etc etc!) and many ‘forays’ to: Uncle Sams/Kentucky/Great Wall of China/Dayvilles..’32 flavours!!!)
In between we managed to fit in a bit of ‘computer-operating’ to please our lords and masters enough to pick up our ‘monthly paycheque’.
Our ghastly building (Waterloo House) was eventually ‘linked’ to the ‘mirrored’ building owned by ‘Advance Linen’ in: 1975 when the very old lady (some: 95 years!) who lived in between the buildings popped her clogs!!!
She refused many ‘bribes’ to relinquish her abode but…nature took it’s course.
A rather bizarre ending to this story is a few days after word got around that she had died…one quiet Sunday afternoon two ‘burly’ men were spotted by our security-guard removing her frail body rolled up in an old carpet and bundled into the back of an old estate-car!!!
Was she buried???..What was her name??? No one knew!
The somewhat ironical twist to this story is that my parents,when they married in: 1938…lived next door to this lady!!!
Oh!…and she wore a ‘muffler’ over her mouth every time she ventured out. (she was very ‘green’!)
Anyway…grisly stories aside…a much frequented pub in the ‘seventies’ was ‘The Ship’ in Lewes Rd.
…especially on: Wednesday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes!
The ‘regular’ (99% male) were made to suffer the ‘exotic delights’ of : ‘Angie’ from Croydon
‘Lou’ from London and the ‘ravishing’ Christine from Surrey!
Their ‘cavorting left little to the imagination but the ‘clientele’ spent and drunk heavily thus keeping the pub ‘afloat’!…despite being temporarily ‘closed-down’ many times!
Ah!…those were the days.
Hello! everybody…..
My blog is mostly about Brighton in the ‘sixties’
I was born in Whitehawk in: 1952 and ‘came of age’ in the ‘sixties’.
Brighton was a very different place then and it was a great place to grow up in and an exiting decade!
Hey!…does anybody remember the ‘Black-Rock’ tidal-wave of ‘August 1962’?
On a weekday that year the ‘Black rock’ beach east of the swimming pool was packed with ‘mums and kids’ when a freak wave steamed in and slammed into the sea wall.
Luckily everybody ran off the beach up to the under cliff walk but….many ‘clothes /lilos’ etc were washed out to sea!!!
(please post your comments about this if you have some input.)
Being a teenager in the sixties was very different to today’s youngsters growing up.
There was always something to do …at little cost and like many boys I had a paper round and earned the massive sum of ’15 bob’ a week!!!.
Saturday mornings us kids went to the ‘Top Rank’ disco (about 1 shilling and 9d. entry!
Marie (?) was resident there and we had dance competitions..I once came second and won a ‘P.J. Proby ’45’ If I had kept it, it may be worth ‘thousands’,today.
Also another highlight of the week was ‘Monday’ evenings at the Ice Rink (Disco night). This was an ideal place to meet a girl and many ‘romances’? were formed at this place! Sometimes after school we went to one of the many ‘coffee-bars’ in Western Rd. or Duke St. etc.
In the mid sixties no one dared to enter a pub until they were ’18 years old’.
(MUSIC: etc.)
My eldest sister (Val) queued up all day in ‘1963’ to get tickets to see the Beatles at the Hippodrome..(I think they cost ’12 shillings’ each!)
I remember standing on my seat all through the concert but….the screaming was so deafening i could not hear the ‘performance’!!!
Afterwards a huge crowd stood in the road near the ‘backstage door’ to get a glimpse of ‘The Fab Four’ but we reckon they were ‘smuggled-out’ in the back of an ambulance!!!
My other sister (SUE) who is five years older than me saw the ‘WHO’s’ first visit to Brighton and other top groups of the time in the ‘Florida Rooms’. (now part of the Sealife Centre!)
Any way…thats all for now…more memories soon,
Terry West xxx
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