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In today’s Brighton Scoop:

- Phil Reynolds

🏀 Knoll Park's multi-use games area is getting a glow-up! Work has kicked off to refurbish the tired old surface using recycled tarmac and fencing salvaged from the Moulsecoomb Hub MUGA — the same clever recycling trick that gave Hangleton Park's MUGA a new lease of life earlier this year.

The two-week job costs around £47,000 (council revenue budget) — a fraction of a brand-new build. Once the tarmac's down, fresh lines go in for football and basketball.

Cllr Alan Robins praised the parks and sports teams for spotting the reuse opportunity, calling it a sustainable win that'll leave Knoll Park looking "as good as new" for years of play to come. More on BHCC

📢 The first Brighton & Hove Speakers Festival lands at The Old Market, Hove on Sunday 11 October 2026, 10.20am–8.30pm ✨ Expect a stacked lineup: Peter Kyle MP talks AI with Dr Fola Yahaya, Sam Freedman unpacks his bestseller Failed State, John Kampfner explores global fixes in Braver New World, and Jeremy Hunt makes the case for economic growth. Jeremy Corbyn reflects on his political journey, Rachel Millward charts her path from film festivals to frontline politics, and Wild Swans author Jung Chang closes things out with her new memoir Fly, Wild Swans 🕊️

Tickets £16–£20 (early bird from £15 until 6 September). Full info at speakersfestivals.com 🎤

Fancy a nose behind the curtain? 🎭 Theatre Royal Brighton is flinging open its Stage Door this Saturday 8 August, 10am–2pm, for a free family Open Morning in aid of arts charity LEAF. Swan about in the Star Dressing Room, strike a pose for a souvenir photo, meet the team, and get crafty making a free puppet to take home. History buffs can raid a stall of vintage posters and programmes, or try their luck in a silent auction for behind-the-scenes treats you'd normally never get near.

219 years old and finally letting the public snoop about — no booking needed, just turn up via Bond Street. See what else is on at the Theatre Royal for the rest of the summer. Full Listings.

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Cinema’s aren’t going to fill themselves. Break a habit of a lifetime, turn off Netflix, get off the sofa and potter down to your local (cinema). 🎈Child tickets still only £3.

Duke of York’s Picturehouse - Book

The Odyssey | The Odyssey (35mm) | 🎈Shaun The Sheep Movie | David Byrnes American Utopia | Velvet Goldmine (35mm) | Fire’s Were Started and Fire! | Fellini’s 8 ½ | 🎈Minions & Monsters

Dukes at Komedia - Book

The Summer Book | Spider-Man: Brand New Day | The Oydssey | Hunt for the Wilderpeople (10th Anniversary) | Grateful Dead Meet Up at the Movies | Tony - Preview

Friday 28th to Monday 31st August 2026 | Chiddinglye Farm | Info & Tickets

Into the Wild is the UK's premier festival celebrating nature, creativity, rewilding wild arts and world music, inspiring people of all ages.

🎈 Family friendly events

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