SLIDING AND DINING
Back by popular demand after its successful debut last year, Brighton’s Royal Pavilion Real Ice Rink & Restaurant will have its gates open between November 12th and January 22nd. If the serene skill of ice-skating isn’t for you, the Victorian-themed restaurant will have your mouths watering while the presentation will have your eyes gleaming. More contemporary courses will also be available alongside local Sussex ales, premium lagers and ciders. With charming chesterfields to relax on, waiting to be served is no longer a problem as you watch the kids tumble and fall.
ENABLE THE TURNTABLE
Turntable enthusiasts will already be all about JFB and his UK DMC Championship top placing, but we bring news of accolades from further afield. He recently went up against some serious scratch competition in the DMC World Championships, and came a very impressive fourth. Hats off to Mr B, but as our dad would have said, “You’re going to ruin that bloody needle, son.” See him work his magic at Audio on Friday 18th. JFB, not our dad.
NOT MISERABLE NOW?
Brighton’s legion of Morrissey fanatics: preen your quiffs, don your NHS specs and oscillate wildly down to the Komedia for November Spawned A Mozzer, a double-headed tribute on Friday 18th. The Smiths Indeed will follow a greatest hits set with seminal masterpiece ‘The Queen Is Dead’ in its entirety. Then, lest the existential angst gets too much, the November Spawned a Mozzer girls will draw you into a celebration of all things Moz, with film projections, cakes, bunting, competitions and of course a DJ set devoted to Stephen Patrick.
DIAMOND GEEZERS
Since opening its doors in 2006, Baroque Jewellery has been the go-to shop in town for bespoke jewellery. They’re offering the chance to win a swanky diamond worth £1,500 and all you’ll have to pay for is the ring it sits in. There’s also an anniversary party at the Brighton store on Union Street on Thursday 24th, where every guest will automatically be entered into the prize draw. Enter via baroquejewellery.com
MAKE A SWISH
Running low on cash to facilitate your fashion fix even though your wardrobe is bursting? My Swish are holding a clothes swap – or ‘swish’ – at the Freemasons on Western Road on Sunday 27th at 3pm. Whether you’ve got unloved items or you’re just after something new, swishing is a great way to grab vintage pieces that you won’t find anywhere else. Vintage teas from Roses All Over and Cath Kidston goody bags are included in the ticket price of £5 in advance, £6 on the day.
NAN SNAPS
QueenSpark are set to launch a unique photographic collection and book containing a ‘People’s History’ of Brighton. The images were collected from locals through volunteer-led events and you can still submit your own photos to the website for inclusion in the collection. Whether it’s your nan skinny-dipping by the old West Pier or just a snapshot of your dad’s manky old car, QueenSpark is happy to look at any submissions.
WORLD OF MOVIES
The Oska Bright Film Festival at Church Street will screen over 100 films in a three-day movie marathon from Tuesday 22nd. Visitors will enjoy an array of material from filmmakers with learning disabilities based in countries as distant as Iran. Oska encourage their young talent to take creative risks in a bid to set the film industry alight so that your mind can be blown by fresh, original material.
WORDS BY NICK COQUET, JESSICA MARSHALL MCHATTIE, LISA MARIE MUNDY, MATTHEW YAU
