This week we had a dissappointing service at a restaurant that served very lovely food. However, it is my firm belief, one without the other negates the whole experience. Us Brits still have a sticky relationship with service. Many of us are still quite happy to grumble under our breath while being served cold, late meals by grumpy waiters. We relish on-line review sites where we can give the feedback we didn’t want to ‘spoil [...]

IT’S THAT time of year again when the Argus celebrates the unsung heroes of our neighbourhoods. The Argus Achievement Awards is the chance for you to tell us about someone who does something to make a difference in your community. We want you to nominate those you think are deserving  of one our 19 awards and over the next few weeks we will be profiling the different award categories. Today, we highlight our third award [...]

Meet Bronagh Duffy, mum of three, columnist personal shopper & stylist. She runs www.stylishshopper.co.uk. Lives? Just off Preston Circus Age? 38 (Gasp! I know! I look 22….) Kids? 3; 8 year old twins Finlay & Ruby, and Ned who is 3 and ½. Partner? Married to Alan, he’s a writer. Brighton born & bred? Of course not, originals seem few and far between! My husband and I are originally from Dublin and came to Brighton [...]

Parentskool is hosting a series of free pregnancy talks this summer, whether you are pregnant, planning a baby or just interested in the topic, all are welcome. Entry is free although there will be some collection boxes out for the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths as the organisation are trying to raise funds and awareness for their 40th anniversary. Each talk is being delivered by experts in the field and will run from [...]

The Mum and Working Award nominations close today, so if you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their business and workplace achievements better those nominations in fast. The awards are all about flexible employment especially family-friendly employment. They like to recognise all types of flexible employment whether you are an employee, company or a small business owner. The judges are looking for real, everyday stories where flexible employment is working and proving that [...]

At this Thursday’s meet-up for the Brighton and Hove Community Reporters group I will be giving a presentation on Cybermummy 2011. As well as summarising the topics explored by key note speakers and panel discussions, I’ll be giving you my insights into the event and what bloggers took away from it. If you didn’t get the chance to attend, this is an opportunity to get the highlights and ask me questions about the event and [...]

He’s Brighton’s favourite festival regular having been seen on the scene for years now. I remember him as far back as ten years ago, down at the Funky Fish (then Catfish club), whirling the ladies around the floor and generally emulating Michael Jacksons more tame moves. I fondly call him Mr Jazz Hands but what do you know him as? Do you have a story about this unique local character? Does anyone know a little [...]

BrightonMums.com went down to Churchill Square last week as we received reports dinosaurs had taken over the shopping centre. This is what we found……. Everything looked pretty normal as we walked into the centre. There were plenty of people going about their usual shopping business, no sign of panic that monsters were lurking. But as we descended down to the lower floor, I could see the Tyrannosaurus Rex towering near the glass lift and I [...]

The seafront was buzzing today with this annual local festival. We enjoyed helping out Child Friendly Brighton building sandcastles. There were a lot of stalls from sports wear, beer stands and the usual array of Brighton things  hippy and unique. A lovely yearly festival which shows the great vibe the seafront events creat in the summer. We found great music and shade today and here is a clip from our day.

Lives? – Kirsty:  Hove ,Artists Corner. Hayley: Hove, Artists Corner. Age?- Kirsty:  38 Hayley: 33   Kids?- Kirsty:  Olivia 11 years and Harry Herbert 3 years old Hayley:  Noah 2 ½ years old and second baby on the way in a  few weeks time…very excited!!   Partner?- Kirsty:  Alex Langley Hayley: Married a Kiwi 5 years ago called Andrew Hay, resulting in my married name being Hayley Hay, ha ha!!!   Brighton born & bred?- [...]