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Sussex Beacon announce new sponsor for Brighton Half Marathon

Sussex Beacon, organisers of the Brighton Half Marathon have today announced The Grand Hotel Brighton as the new headline sponsor for the race for the next three years.

As headline sponsor, The Grand Brighton will support all the runners and their fundraising efforts.

Martin Harrigan
Martin Harrigan

The Brighton Half Marathon’s Race Director, Martin Harrigan, said:  “Our new partnership with The Grand is the culmination of a long-term working relationship and we are incredibly excited that they will be the new headline sponsor for the Brighton Half Marathon for the next three years. 

“As a business, The Grand Brighton has a passion for running, and over the years they have shown their commitment to the city of Brighton & Hove and their support for community based events – values which we, as an event owned and delivered by a local charity, find incredibly important.

“For the race team, this partnership is a big vote of confidence in our plans for the race, and it provides a fantastic platform to enable us to continue to develop the event over the next three years.”

Andrew Mosley
Andrew Mosley

Andrew Mosley, General Manager at The Grand Brighton, added:  “We are so excited to be the headline sponsor of The Brighton Half Marathon in 2018. As a business, it is so important that we give back to our local community and show support of fantastic and impactful local events such as the half marathon. It is such a popular race, enjoyed by so many residents of Brighton and beyond, and most importantly the funds raised each year make such a difference to so many people.”

Now in its 28th year, the race which will take place on February 25, 2018 is one of the first half marathons of the year and is run by beginners, experienced runners and charity runners each year.

Registration for 2018 general race entries is now open. Organisers advise runners to enter soon before the race sells out.

The Grand Brighton Half Marathon is organised by the Sussex Beacon and is its main fundraising event of the year.

The Beacon, is a unique centre providing innovative services to meet the changing needs of people living with HIV.

One of only two care centres of its kind in England, the Beacon cares for people via a ten-bedded in-patient unit, Day Care and Health Management Services and run a monthly women and family service.

For more information and to sign up for the race, click here:

TONIGHT: Wanted! Men wanting to sing show tunes…. and more!

The Actually Gay Men’s Chorus (AGMC) are renowned for singing show tunes!

Their last show, included songs from Guys and Dolls, A Chorus Line, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Jekyll & Hyde, Follies and Rent.

They sing songs from a broad range of other genres also, with Love Actually, their Pride show, including songs by The Troggs, The Beatles, Shakespeare’s Sister and Whitney Houston, alongside opera classics from Bizet and Puccini, sung in their original languages.

Membership matches their eclectic music choices with members coming from all over the region and from all walks of life. The AGMC are always looking for new members to join them and enjoy their love of singing and performance.

Don’t be put off because you can’t read music – AGMC have a first-class music team that will teach music, singing technique and generally support you through the term until you’re ready to go out and sing for your audience for the first time.

It’s not all hard work, though, as AGMC are a sociable bunch and enjoy meeting up for drinks, meals and social events, such as concerts, gigs and theatre trips.

If you are interested in being part of the “wall of sound”, go along to their Open Evening/Rehearsal on September 28 at 7:45pm in St Andrew’s Church, Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AQ. There’s no audition; just go along and SING!

AGMC, now in their twelfth season were originally created with the specific aim of providing a place where gay men could socialise, have fun and develop social skills in a unique environment. Since its creation they have raised thousands of pounds for local causes.


Event: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus – open evening rehearsal

Where: St Andrew’s Church, Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AQ

When: Thursday, September 28

Time: 7.45pm

Cost: Free

For more information about AGMC, click here:

Tickets on sale for Royal Pavilion Ice Rink Winter Season

Tickets are now on sale for the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink in Brighton, opening for its eighth year from November 4 to January 14, 2018.

Photo by David McHugh
Photo by David McHugh

The 880-square metre main rink offers space for more confident skaters and the unusual, separate 130-square metre beginners’ rink, with penguin skate aids, provides a safe area for younger skaters to build their confidence.

For those looking to just sit back and soak up the atmosphere, there’s no charge for spectating from the rink-side Bar and Kitchen or on its terrace.

Shella Parkin, Managing Director of Laine Ltd, creator of the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming visitors back to our enchanting rink this year and hope that everyone will take advantage of this unique seasonal opportunity to enjoy the ice and to see Brighton at its twinkling best.”

For more information and to book tickets, click here:

 

Photo by David McHugh
Photo by David McHugh
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