Good morning, Brighton… and another sunny one is on the cards for us all. Today marks the Spring Equinox, occurring at 2.45pm this afternoon. It’s all to do with the Earth’s axis, tilt and the Sun but to me it just signals that Summer is inbound. 🥳

In today’s Brighton Scoop:

- Phil Reynolds

🦺 It’s time to step up Brighton! Join The Great British Spring Clean this Saturday!

Join our big community tidy up in Kemptown this weekend as part of the Great British Spring Clean, the UK’s largest environmental clean-up. On Saturday from 10:30am–1:30pm, residents and volunteers will litter-pick around Kemptown and St James’s Street, meeting at the new toolchest outside St Mary’s Church. Equipment is provide but you’re welcome to bring your own bags, litter pickers, hi-vis vests. All ages are welcome to come on down and stay for as long or short as you can, every extra pair of hands will be helpful. Help keep the neighbourhood clean and take pride in your local community. Thanks in advance to anyone who comes. Look after your city and your city will look after you. ❤️

👑 That’s right, we’re not talking about Don, Stephen or Billie Jean, the actual king was in Sussex opening a new nature reserve.

Seven Sisters has been declared England’s newest National Nature Reserve, protecting 1,500 hectares of rare chalk grassland, heath and meadows rich in wildlife such as the chalkhill blue butterfly, skylark and bee orchid. The reserve’s chalk geology forms a vast aquifer supplying clean drinking water and freshwater for wildlife. Part of the South Downs National Park, the dramatic white cliffs and the Cuckmere valley have long inspired writers, artists and filmmakers and attract up to a million visitors a year. Managed by a partnership of local and national bodies, the NNR will balance access with conservation and forms a key milestone in King Charles III’s Series of National Nature Reserves, aimed at restoring nature on a larger, joined-up scale. Cuckmere Haven is a favourite of ours. get yourself over there. Explore more of the National Trails Here.

🚂 Yes, you know Spring is upon us when the electric train starts running again and we risk getting mown down by the world’s slowest train trying to get to the beachfront. I love it really, it’s fab for kids, the oldies or anyone who wants to venture up to Black Rock without walking.

It will reopen on Saturday 28th March in time for Easter, marking its 143rd year - making it the world’s oldest operating electric railway! Former TV newsreader and long‑time supporter Nicholas Owen will drive the first train, with public services running daily from 10:15am. Built in 1883 by Magnus Volk, the much‑loved seafront line runs for about a mile between the Aquarium and Black Rock. Prepare to hang onto your hats for one exhilarating ride.

🎭 With only 6 weeks to go until it kicks off, its great news to hear Brighton Fringe Festival along with Leeds Heritage Theatres will share in a £1 million Airbnb “Best of British Fund” aimed at boosting local projects and the struggling hospitality sector. They are among more than 25 UK initiatives selected from thousands of applicants to showcase Britain’s “diversity and quirkiness”, alongside events such as Abergavenny Food Festival and Chester’s World Town Crier Tournament.

Brighton Fringe kicks off its 21st festival on 1st May and runs until 31st May, featuring shows including Jonny Woo’s Suburbia and Are You Even Indian?. The fund, delivered with VisitBritain, aims to create must-see visitor experiences and support local jobs. Excellent news! To see the full line-up checkout Brighton Fringe.

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Brighton has endless festivals, conventions and get-togethers year round for everything from coffee, music & trees, to animation, food, Pride and of course the mighty Fringe. Be sure to scan over this each week to see what’s’ on the beautiful horizon. Full List of Festivals in Brighton.

Great to have you follow the Scoop today. If you liked it, go up Devil’s Dyke and shout about it. There’s a coffee on me if you spot me about town.