169 families applying for primary school places in September 2014 did not get any of their choices for their school place in Brighton & Hove. 17.5% of parents didn’t get their first choice. This morning some parents are no doubt reeling from the hand they’ve been dealt. So what do you do next? I spoke to Sophie, local mum and artist, who last year, was one of the parents whose world was sent into bedlam […]

I never thought I would breastfeed. In fact, I never thought I would have children at all. After a chaotic and ‘adventurous’ early adulthood, I felt that having children looked too much like hard work. The hormones kicked in at about 35. A combination of a ticking body clock, finally being settled and in love with a wonderful man and searching for a bit more meaning in life than my career offered.

Tai Hair & Beauty is offering one lucky winner a 1-hour full body massage session. In case you don’t know, Tai Hair & Beauty is one of the oldest hairdressing and beauty salons in Hove run by a team of talented hair stylists and beauty specialists. Tai Hair & Beauty are passionate about providing an superior experience for their customers and, as they mention on their website, their mission is to exceed your expectations in […]

Sally Davis the Brighton based actress and owner of children’s entertainers, Whiz Bang Pop has announced the launch of a multi activity holiday club held at South Portslade Community Centre for children’s aged 5 – 10 years starting on Monday 5 August and running until Friday 30 August. The weekly timetables have been designed by Nikki Pettit, a local qualified childcare practitioner and Sally Davis actress and founder of Whizz Bang Pop. Sally Davis said […]

Calling all guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists looking to hone their skills with experts this summer This summer BIMM Brighton will open its doors for exclusive Summer Schools for all musicians aged 11 and older looking to develop their technique and confidence as live performers with industry experts. Consisting of two different schools, the Music Radar Summer School is for those who love classic rock and the Metal Hammer Summer School for all the metal […]

In 2001 a friend of mine was diagnosed with Coeliac’s disease. Suddenly eating out became a minefield. Being partial to vegetarian food, Food For Friends quickly became a dining out oasis for our group, as it was one of the few places that understood and could cater for her needs. The restaurant is conveniently located on Prince Albert Street in The Lanes, making it the ideal meeting place for friends across the city and a […]

Sarah Shaw is a 34 year-old mother of two pre-school children living in the Preston Park area. Inspired by her love of all things flowery, and growing fondness for having nice things delivered to her house (i.e. fear of shopping trips with two pre-schoolers in tow!), she launched brightbunch flowers in January 2013.

Thinking about getting back your pre-baby body? Let me guess, maybe you’re looking to lose a bit of weight, reduce that post-bump bulge and tone up those muscles which have lying dormant during pregnancy? Well good news, it’s all very achievable. To help you on your mission back to fitness Rob Jones, fitness boffin at StrideFit, a Brighton and Hove based fitness outfit, has some helpful top tips on how to exercise safely and effectively […]

We welcome the first in a series of guest posts from Kathleen at The Little Times Magazine, a local guide to pregnancy and 0-5 year olds in the city. I’ve been a full time mum for 7 years and a couple of years ago I realised that I needed some kind of a project that I could get my teeth into that was just about me, where I could put myself forward and channel my […]

BrightonMums.com spent two hours at Officreche, getting to know the premises and staff who run Brighton’s first co-working space with an on-site nursery. We’ve spliced together a couple of vlogs to give you a taste of what you can expect. Peak inside the Baby Room: More advanced play and development for 2-5 year olds: