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The Rock Garden unveiled Blue Peter gardener Chris Collins unveiled the new-look rock garden and cascade at Preston Park on Friday 27 April. The rockery has been completely renovated in a joint project between Brighton & Hove City Council parks staff, and the Friends of Preston Park. Words & photos: Patrick Kneath
Proud Cabaret Brighton launches
Chris Collins (Blue Peter Gardener), Children from St Christopher’s School, Hove, and the Friends of Preston Park
Chris Collins (Blue Peter Gardener), Children from St Christopher’s School, Hove
Proud Cabaret Brighton’s revamp taps into the venue’s extraordinary past: the Sassoon family’s former mausoleum. For the launch on Thursday 26 April guests were treated to live performances throughout the evening from Banbury Cross, Kiki Kaboom, Chi Chi Revolver, Adriano Fettucini and Bhagdad Idol. The night was hosted by Vicious Delicious. Proud Brighton Cabaret. See also p.21. Photos: Courtesy of Proud Brighton Cabaret
The Lanes & Old Town improvements Work has been completed on the second stage of improvements for pedestrians using the Old Town in Brighton. Business representatives and councillors came together in East Street, part of the city’s historic Lanes, to celebrate the completion of improvements, ready for the busy summer season. Photos: Courtesy of Brighton & Hove City Council
Minesh Agnihotri, Indian Summer; Councillor Ian Davey, cabinet member for transport and the public realm; Seb Cole, Boho Gelato, lead the way over the pedestrian crossing from the seafront
Front row, l to r – Claire Ottewell, Tourism Alliance; Councillor Ania Kitcat; Councillor Ian Davey, cabinet member for transport and the public realm; Minesh Agnihotri, Indian Summer; Olivia Reed, Terre a Terre. Back row, l to r – Seb Cole, Boho Gelato; Councillor Jason Kitcat; Karl Jones, Moshi Moshi; Trevor Edwards, Director of Pride; Tom Campbell, Project Manager, Brighton & Hove City Council; Shonali Rodrigues, Tourism Alliance; David Parker, Head of Transport Planning, Brighton & Hove City Council; Gavin Stewart, Business Improvement District