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Top things to do this December in Brighton

December 3, 2019

Now that is officially December I can talk about Christmas. I have put together the ultimate list of things you can do this December in Brighton. From Christmas markets, ice skating to picking your own Christmas tree, this list has it all. Ice Skating at Royal Pavilion is great for everyone. Younger ones can use penguin skate aids to help them get around on the ice. There is also a rinkside bar and restaurant which you can enter for free. So if you don’t fancy a go on the ice then you ...

Lifestyle

Life Lately – August and September 2019

October 8, 2019

It is almost a week into October and I am only just getting around to writing about our summer. That should tell you the kind of time I’ve been having the last few months. August and September were both busy months. The Summer holidays took over August, and September saw the return to school and Clem starting year 1. Plus we had a trip to Italy for a wedding. Clem didn’t actually break up from school until the last week of July which made the holidays go quickly I think. They ...

Lifestyle, Travel

Heddon Valley, North Devon

September 10, 2019

In August we headed down to North Devon for a few days to stay with Clems grandad. On one of the days we decided to go for a walk on Exmoor in Heddon Valley. The Heddon Valley, is a deep, lush wooded river valley or ‘combe’ running down to the sea. There are a couple of walks that you can do in the area and we decided to do this walk down to Heddon’s Mouth. Although we didn’t do it as a circle. We just stuck to one side of the walk (steps 1, 8, 7, 6 and 5) there and ...

Brighton

August Bank Holiday Weekend in Brighton

August 22, 2019

This weekend is the last bank holiday before Christmas, and it’s a busy one in Brighton. If you are local, or just visiting, and looking for something to do, why not check out these 7 things that are happening this weekend. August bank holiday in Brighton means one thing – The Brighton Mod Weekender. Daytime events are free, evening events are at Komedia from £12. Four days of vintage fairs, afternoon DJ sessions and club nights from 22 August. On Sunday there’s also a celebration ...