Good morning, Brighton…. the final throws of the Fringe are upon us having said goodbye to the Festival for another year. 5 days left to catch yourself a little performance somewhere.

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

• RNLI keeping watch

• Brighton Festival Closing Party

• Aldi coming to Hove (almost)

What’s the Scoop

RNLI Lifeguards Keeping Watch

🛟 RNLI lifeguards have started their lifesaving service on seven beaches in Brighton & Hove from May 24. This marks the charity's first lifeguarding service in the city. Previously, the Brighton & Hove City Council's Seafront Office managed these services. Three additional beaches will receive RNLI coverage starting July 19, with lifeguards on duty daily from 10am to 6pm.

The 10 lifeguard stations between Saltdean and Hove Lagoon will be a fab addition for locals and visitors. For some more advice on keeping safe in the water, take a look at the RNLI Float to Live Campaign.

Brighton Festival Closing Party

🎭 The Official Closing Party, co-curated by Shankar and Shiva Soundsystem founder Nerm, transformed Brighton Dome Corn Exchange into a vibrant celebration. From 9:30pm, it showcased South Asian and global underground talent, attracting a multicultural crowd revelling in genre-defying music, reflecting innovation and cultural fusion during the bank holiday weekend. A fitting end to an awesome month of performances across the city.

New Aldi coming to Hove (almost)

🛒 Plans for a new Aldi supermarket in Hove promise to enhance the old Homebase site on the Old Shoreham Rd with updated doors, windows, and signage, along with improved lorry delivery efficiency. The proposals also seek to upgrade nearby bus stops with shelters and live information screens, reflecting a commitment to community-focused improvements and modern conveniences. Some objections have raised issues with regard to congestion and emissions. The 4th June brings the next meeting in the decision making process from the council. Watch this space.

Weather

Wednesday 28/5

🌤️ | 📈 20 | 📉 12 |☔️ <20% | 🌬️ WSW 14mph | 🌊 3-4ft

Thursday 29/5

☁️ | 📈 17 | 📉 13 |☔️ 20% | 🌬️ WSW 16mph | 🌊 2-3ft

Beautiful Brighton

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Brighton Fringe ‘25

There’s not a snowball’s chance in hell we could tackle the enormity of the schedule of events on for the Fringe this May so just follow the link below to the full list of the events for the most up to date info. Now chip off and find yourself something to see!

• Brighton Fringe - What’s on

Festivals Coming Soon

• Brighton Yoga Festival | St Georges Church Kemptown | 7th June | More Info

• Sustainability Festival | One Garden | 14th June | More Info

What’s On

Wednesday 28/5

• Children’s Pottery Workshop | Westdene Barn & Green | 9.20am

• Opium: Nature's Remedy, History's Curse | Royal Pavillion | 6pm

• Winnie the Pooh | Brighton Open Air Theatre | 2pm

Thursday 29/5

• Yogalates | Round Hill | 2pm

• Spring Day: Exvangelica | Secret Comedy Club | 8pm

• For an Eye? | Yellow Book Bar | 4pm

• The Popess: Instructions for Freedom | Yellow Book Bar | 5.30pm

• Comic Boom | Komedia | 8pm

• Elf Lyons: Horses | The Old Market | 8pm

• Winnie the Pooh | Brighton Open Air Theatre | 2pm

Live Music

Wednesday 28/5

• The Dead Bottomleys Live | Park Crescent | 8.30pm

• Locally Sauced | The Gladstone | 7pm

Thursday 29/5

• Arcanic | The Bevy Pub | 4-6pm

Cheers for popping by

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