Good morning, Brighton. April Fools Day is here. Trust no one and nothing. Just like any other day.

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

- Phil Reynolds

🍷 Everflyht, Brighton’s closest vineyard in Ditchling, has launched Wylde, a new Charmat-method sparkling wine created in response to a disastrous 2024 harvest, when heavy September rain destroyed much of the crop. Instead of facing a year with no wine to sell, viticulturalist Luke Spalding used estate fruit differently, blending grapes from multiple years (Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay) into a fresher, more expressive style.

The Charmat method is quicker than the traditional approach Everflyht usually uses, allowing Wylde to be sold at a more accessible £22 a bottle, with free delivery for anyone living within nine miles of the vineyard. Co-founder Ben Ellis says Wylde offers a new way to showcase South Downs fruit alongside England’s classic traditional-method sparkling wines. They also run tours and tasking, so why not pop on over for a little session one afternoon! It’s only 15mins by taxi from Preston Circus.

👏 The 2026 BRAVO Awards Brighton results are out, marking the biggest year yet for the city’s public food awards. A total of 71,285 votes were cast across 18 categories, covering 190 venues and welcoming 33 new entries. Run by Restaurants Brighton, the BRAVOs (Brighton Restaurant Awards Vote Online) are decided entirely by the public – no critics or judging panels, just diners voting for the places they genuinely love. Awesome! See All Runners Up Here

BRAVO Awards Brighton 2026: Full Winners List

🙋🏻‍♀️ On 20 March, the Sussex Cricket Foundation hosted Brighton & Hove City Council’s “This Girl Can – Be Inspired” event at The County Ground for the third year running. Nearly 80 Year 8 and 9 girls from seven local secondary schools attended workshops on health, wellbeing, and physical activity, plus sessions on sports bras (Team PeBe) and being active during menstrual cycles (EmPower Health).

Sussex Women’s Head Coach Alexia Walker, Captain Chiara Green and Physio Alex Myall shared their journeys in sport and highlighted diverse careers in the game. Students also discussed barriers to participation with PE staff, against a backdrop of survey data showing only 15% of secondary-age girls achieve an hour of daily activity, compared to 27% of boys. Insights from the day will shape new “This Girl Can Brighton & Hove School Pledges” to help remove barriers and boost girls’ activity levels. Read More About ‘This Girl Can Sussex’. 🤘

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Pop down to Brighton’s local screens and go kick back with some popcorn like the old days. Wednesday & Thursday Listings:

Duke of York’s Picturehouse - Book

Magic Faraway Tree | Raging Bull | Two Prosecutors |

Dukes at Komedia - Book

Super Mario Galaxy Movie | Bluey at the Cinema | Project Hail Mary | The Gruffalo | Oska Bright Film Festival : Best of the Fest

Great to have you follow the Scoop today. Why was the donkey annoying his friend? It was April Mules’ Day! 🫏