12/01/2014 – Scene Magazine – From the heart of LGBTQ+ Life

Buster Blass in Raincoat Ready for ‘Pooches on the Prom’

One hundred dogs have signed up for the inaugural ‘Pooches on the Prom’ event, but where are the British Bulldogs?

The Martlets are staging their first ever ‘Pooches on the Prom’ on Brighton seafront at on Sunday, January 19 at 11am.

One eyed mascot, Buster Blass, a King Charles Spaniel, has encouraged over 100 dogs to walk with him to raise money for patient care.

However, despite representation from a wide range of breeds, with a strong turnout of Spaniels and Jack Russells, there is one noticeable exception. So far not one British Bulldog has signed up.

Speaking about the event Director of Fundraising Robert Griffiths said: “We’re delighted that so many pets are getting involved in this event and we welcome dogs of all shapes and sizes. We’re surprised not to have a British Bulldog amongst our list of four legged walkers as they’re such an evocative symbol of courage and determination. We would love one to sign up and be part of this special event.”

For many patients having their pets visit them at the Hospice makes a huge difference to their wellbeing and it is just one of the ways the Martlets Hospice enables people to live well.

All of the money raised by the Hospice’s furry friends will go towards funding the Hospice’s services. Registration is just £5 per dog, although all the pooches taking part are being asked to raise as much sponsorship as possible.

The walk will start at the Hove Lawn Café and there are two routes (to the pier or Madeira Drive and back) depending on how energetic the dogs and their owners are feeling. All the pooches taking part will be rewarded at the end with a doggy treat and a medal.

Registration for the event is still open.

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Brighton and Hove City Council commenced major redevelopment works around the Brighton Station area last week.

The Brighton Station Gateway project aims to improve traffic flow, pedestrian and vehicle access to the station and areas surrounding areas.

Surrey Street will be closed to all traffic until March with the following alternative arrangements in place:

• The contra-flow lane on Queen’s Road will be re-opened for northbound buses, taxis and cycles

• All other traffic except HGVs will be re-directed along Upper Gloucester Road and Buckingham Road

• HGVs will be directed along North Road and the A23 to avoid large vehicles using the West Hill area

• The existing ban on right-turns from Terminus Road into Guildford Road will be suspended, enabling access to Guildford Street and New Dorset Street from the west

The Brighton Station Gateway scheme was agreed last year following consultations with residents and the local business community.

Councillor Ian Davey, the council’s lead member for transport, said: “With thousands of people passing through each day Brighton Station is vital to our city’s economy, yet the area outside currently provides a poor welcome to visitors.

“These changes, which were subject to widespread pubic consultation, will provide a simplified road layout, removal of street clutter, wider pavements and the introduction of new street trees.

“In addition to making the station easier to access these improvements will enhance the whole area for residents and visitors alike and provide a fitting welcome to the city. New businesses are already investing in this area and, as we have seen elsewhere in the city when changes have taken place, we are confident that more will follow.”

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