Telling you about the good places in Brighton
I know I’m breaking my own rules, but I have a good friend in Bognor who is a driving instructor. I’m not just promoting her becuase she is a friend, she is actually a very good driving instructor and also teaches people to become driving instructors. So if you live in the Bognor area and looking for a really good driving instructor then contact Helen Adams on 01243 865497 or 07821 943689.
visit her website now at www.purple-driving.co.uk
Posted in Driving Schools.
– December 20, 2011
Visited a barbers that has just opened up in Hangleton, Hove called So! Barbers. Is run by Mark Sapani who gave me a good haircut after a number of weeks of me saying “I must get my haircut”.
It has free parking outside the door which is perfect (as other places I end up paying for parking as well as the haircut!). They even have SKY TV there, so you wont be bored if you have to wait.
You can get all the standard mens cuts at a reasonable price. My haircut cost £12 so on par with the competition.
If you want a wet shave in Hove then they can also do this for you and is about £18 I think.
So! Barbers
3 Queens Parade
Hangleton Road
Hove
Posted in Hairdressers / Barbers.
– December 12, 2011
Just to let you know that Metrodeco (who I reviewed last year) now has a new breakfast menu, which looks very nice and I will be heading over there in the next few weeks to check it out. As well as this they also have an alcohol licence to sell wines, Champagnes and liqueurs, along with bottled beers and tea cocktails. They also stay open later now until 9 o’clock, so no excuses get yourselves over there and give them a go!!!
Metro Deco are one of the contestants in this years Brighton and Hove Foodie Awards. Have you been to Metro Deco and enjoyed their lovely food in their Art Deco tea room? If so then please vote for them in the Best Cafe category. You can vote for them here http://www.brightonfoodawards.com
If you use Facebook then why not follow them at http://en-gb.facebook.com/metrodeco
Or if you use Twitter then follow then at @metrodeco
Posted in Cafes.
– June 8, 2011
If you need a good scaffolding company in company in Brighton, Hove or other areas of Sussex then why not get a quote from Sussex Scaffolding who has various accreditations including CITB and CHECKATRADE.
Discount with Sussex Scaffolding – If you mention that you found out about Sussex Scaffolding via Man About Brighton wesbite then they will give you a discount!
Brighton is a bustling city full of events and celebrations. Brighton is always being rejuvenated and restored keeping this grand sea side resort a great place to visit. The sea front hotels and town houses are the first to be hit by the harsh elements and require work to keep them in good condition and to their natural beauty. These types of buildings are part of Brighton’s history and just one part of what makes Brighton a beautiful city, however they do require special works to repair any damage and due to the sheer height of some of the hotels and buildings, scaffolding in Brighton is a popular option for access to update these remarkable buildings. Sussex Scaffolding participate with such projects and are proud to be a part of making Brighton an exceptional city. They also assisted with supplying Heras fencing for the Ice rink at the Brighton Pavilion over the Christmas period. Sussex Scaffolding can also supply scaffolding for events such as staging for music events or crowd barriers for marathons and other events. There is no scaffold job to big or small for this company.
Tel: 01243 266007 or 01903 739683
or click here to visit their website.
Posted in Scaffolding.
– April 7, 2011
We have been contacted by the My Vision Workshop about an amazing opportunity for the people and businesses of Sussex. Please spread the word!
Would you like to participate in a photographic workshop in February? The My Vision Workshop is on the lookout for all types of subjects, whether you run your own small business, have an interesting job or hobby or look after a busy family. In exchange you will be provided with all the images completely free of charge which you can use for whatever purposes to suit you.
All 24 attendees are full-time professional photographers from every corner of the UK, many of whom are award winning, both in the UK and internationally. The workshop’s focus is on documentary photography and all that is required from you is access for one of the photographers who will discreetly capture your normal day-to-day activities for two days.
The My Vision Workshop was launched last year and based on its success in the Brighton community is running again in 2011. Read all about it at: www.myvisionworkshop.com
Please contact julie@juliekimphotography.com for more information.
Posted in Misc.
– January 11, 2011
You would have seen in my previous post that Matt Whistler from Brighton is trying to get Surfin Bird to number 1 for Christmas to stop X Factor taking the number one spot.
Apparently Surfin’ Bird by the Trashmen is number 3, so lets all help push it to number one.
I think I have found the cheapest way to get the single for 49p.
Thanks for supporting this effort and good luck Surfin Bird!
Posted in Misc.
– December 16, 2010
Forget X Factor, this should be number one this year….. Matt Whistler in Brighton should be a star! Please share this video and help this video go viral!
Posted in Music.
– December 3, 2010
Saw this today on Twitter and voted on the various categories. Come on Brighton people, get on there and get voting for your favourite restaurant, cafe, etc http://www.brightonfoodawards.com
Posted in Misc.
– August 20, 2010
I was recently put in touch with the Sussex Travel Clinic for my main business and as they are based in Brighton and Hove then its definitely one to share with you.
Sussex Travel Clinic has everything you could possibly need for your safe trip abroad, from vaccines, medicine and malaria tablets to travel gear, information and health advice at our practice located in Hove, East Sussex. Whether you are an experienced backpacker, first time traveller or simply going abroad on a business trip you can rely on us to provide any immunization you need to protect you whilst overseas.
They are an official partner of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office campaign – Know Before You Go – so you can be confident knowing that any advice you get from them is backed by the Government’s campaign of preventative medicine against tropical diseases. They are a DESIGNATED YELLOW FEVER CENTRE and are also members of the International Society of Travel Medicine and the British Travel Health Association.
They provide occupational Hepatitis B vaccinations, and if you are a business of ten or more people then they can arrange an ‘on site’ visit for ANY vaccination. Also check out our Traveller’s Diarrhoea Pack , Traveller’s Bite Pack and new to the clinic, our Traveller’s Tick Pack and Bimuno sachets to reduce the risk of diarrhoea.
They also offer a range of vaccinations and injections at competitive prices (with extra discounts for students and charity workers), we offer a comprehensive selection of malaria tablets, blood testing and a ‘flu vaccination service for those not eligible for NHS ‘flu jabs. They also have a sister company – World Wide Nets – which is a one stop travel shop stocking all the essentials a globetrotter needs.
Discount for Man About Brighton clients
The Sussex Travel clinic has kindly given all Man About Brighton readers a 5% discount on all travel vaccines and malaria tablets (Just say you are from the Man About Brighton website). So check them out now….
Sussex Travel Clinic
Suite 2,
30 The Drive,
Hove,
BN3 3JD
Tel: 01273 749100
Web: www.sussextravelclinic.com
Email: info@sussextravelclinic.com
Posted in Travel.
– July 8, 2010
For anyone wanting a pizza for £1 then have a loook at this special offer from Pizza Express (you do need to buy one meal though). http://www.pizzaexpress-offers.co.uk/
Posted in Restaurants.
– April 30, 2010
On my quest to check out more establishments in Kemp Town, I decided today to head over there from Hove and go for lunch at Metrodeco which is Brighton’s only 1930’s Parisian style tea salon. I would definitely call this art deco style tea room unique and sitting on an art deco chair at an art deco table is definitely an experience I’ve never had before!
The menu is good and has an excellent choice of tea (eighteen different blends), plenty of cakes and various choices of coffee. Currently for lunch there are only sandwiches, however apparently they are soon introducing a menu with more choices. I went for the egg and cress sandwiches which were freshly made and lovely along with a pot of tea which I managed to get four good size cups from which is excellent value! As any of my friends will know, I am a bit partial to a good cake, so I wasn’t disappointed by the variety on offer! I went for the chocolate and beetroot cake which was stunning, not too heavy and wanting more once my plate was scraped clean.
In the basement of the shop is a showroom with lots of art deco items for sale. Whether you are after some art deco wine glasses, a stunning sofa, or an amazing walnut dining room table with chairs they have it all!
So why not go back in time and get a glimpse of the 1920’s, 30’ and 40’s in St James Street, Kemptown!
| 38 Upper St James St |
| Brighton |
| East Sussex |
| BN2 1JN |
Posted in Cafes.
– April 11, 2010
ok so I am currently speaking to companies in Brighton about offering discounts for Man About Brighton visitors and also giving prizes for a monthly competition. So make sure you signup for the newsletter (look on the right hand side of the screen) and you will then get the chance to win anything from a bouquet of flowers, cooking courses, a DAB radio and much more!
Posted in Misc.
– April 8, 2010
Most of us are guilty of buying books online from corporate giants like Amazon and this is the main reason why even the larger book shops such as Borders have shut. So imagine how hard it is for the small independent book shops to compete in such an unfair market!
City Books on the Western Road are a lovely little book shop and in my view a proper book shop that don’t use the product placement tactics that the larger shops use to make you buy more books than you wanted! Their shop spread over two floors and filled with a brilliant range of books, including an extensive selection of books of local interest. City Books also organise regular literary evenings, which are held at the Old Market just down the road from the shop and guest speakers have included John Simpson, the hilarious Vic Reeves and Brightons local and well known musician Nick Cave. The shop has also been shortlisted twice for the ‘Independent Bookshop of the Year Award’, so make a beeline for the Brighton and Hove boundary and visit this bookshop.
OK the internet stores may offer books at a slightly cheaper price, but the service and ability to touch, feel and read the books surely outweighs the extra few pence. Go on, go on, support a quality local shop!
23 Western Road
Hove BN3 1AF
Tel 01273 725306
Email info@citybookshove.co.uk
Website: www.city-books.co.uk
Posted in Book shop.
– April 8, 2010
Dockerills is an ironmongers that has been in business for over one hundred years. This is one of the shops I can vividly remember when I was a small child over 30 years ago, visiting with my father, when needing a new tool for the garden, or a new key for the front door. Dockerills have been around much longer than the likes of B&Q and Homebase and kept up an excellent service and have barely changed during their 100 year reign! The amount of different items they stock is phenomenal and have a real treasure trove of goodies, especially for a DIY freak like myself. Whether you need a locksmith, a name plate for the front door, a coal skuttle for the fire place, a broom, or some chicken wire fencing for garden, or compost for the flower beds, they have it all!
Dockerills is one of only a few shops in Brighton and Hove that I am positive will be around in another 100 year! Well done and keep up the hard work!
Address: 3 Church Street
Brighton
Website: www.dockerills.co.uk
Tel: 01273 607434
Posted in Locksmith.
– April 7, 2010
I spoke to Artist Merv who has a stall in the North Lanes and produces black and white portraits of icon’s. Merv is a brilliant artist and has paintings such as Fat Boy Slim, Jimmy Hendrix and Amy Winehouse. Merv is also supporting the Rocking Horse childrens charity in Brighton and you can win one of his signed paintings.
During the week Merv can be found in Bond Street and normally on a Saturday at Kensington Gardens.
You can visits his website at www.artistmerv.com
Click below to listen to the brief interview.
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Posted in Artist.
– March 5, 2010
Congratulations to Ben Hillman from Brighton who has just won the final of This Morning’s TV programme “The Next Big Thing“, which was looking for an upcoming interior designer. Ben won vouchers and also the chance to do a “feature” on This Morning about interior design.
Posted in Misc.
– March 5, 2010
A popular predominantly vegetarian cafe near Waitrose on the Western Road is the Mad Hatter Cafe. Now if you are a carnivore like myself then don’t look away, carry on reading, as this cafe is so good and a couple of dishes do contain ham and a bit of fish!
The atmosphere here is so relaxed that it feels like all your troubles are on hold for the duration of the experience. The menu is excellent and on a Sunday morning there nothing better than chilling out, eating a healthy breakfast (I’m rather partial to the muesli with fresh fruit and yoghurt) and a good newspaper. The staff are very friendly and the food is prepared and served in good time. Visiting The Mad Hatter is a good excuse for not visiting ‘The Mans’ worst nightmare (the supermarket). So men if ‘the missus’ wants to go to Waitrose then either take her to the cafe first to prepare, or if she’s adamant about going straight away then just tell her that you’ll catch her up!
38 Montpelier Road
Brighton
BN3 1AP
Tel: 01273 722279
Visit the Mad Hatter Website
Posted in Cafes.
– March 2, 2010
Gordon Ramsey is once again looking for the best restaurant in Britain for the F Word on Channel 4. So why don’t you vote for your favourite restaurant in Brighton and Hove and lets promote out brilliant city. To vote just click here.
Posted in Misc.
– March 1, 2010
Why not check out our friends at Eventful Brighton who blog about notable stories and events from in and around Brighton. There are some really good reports in here and also some amusing ones as well (check out the Reverend Billy TouTube video!!!)
Posted in Misc.
– March 1, 2010
I sat outside Capers Cafe yesterday having a coffee and listened to three musicians on the corner of the road performing some really good jazz numbers. So I took the opportunity to interview them to find out more. They are a Brighton based band called Remember April and you can listen to the interview below along with a live performance of one of their songs called “Stories of You”.
So why not head along to the The Albion pub in Hove to see them, where they perform every second Sunday in the month, or see them at the Hand in Hand pub in Kemp Town where they play once a month.
They’ve also got a gig coming up on 2nd March 2010 at the Wick Inn pub in Hove.
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Posted in Music.
– February 28, 2010
