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“A jet’s just crashed onto the A27” – a personal reflection on the Shoreham Airshow tragedy

Tom and I were in Brighton when tragedy struck at Shoreham Airshow.  Shoreham Airshow 2015      Richard, my husband, was there and rang me 16 minutes after the impact.“A jet’s just crashed onto the A27. Flying has been suspended but we’ve been told to stay put.”     He eventually returned home at 7.00pm but… Continue reading…

So how was Wildlife 15 for you?

     Hello and welcome to my blog. If I were a betting man, I’d have put money on Wildlife 15 creating traffic chaos and a spike in the crime statistics. Luckily I’m not, because I’d have lost a fortune.  The roads were clear and the peaceful revellers created a joyful vibe in the town. … Continue reading…

Feedback on Adur Festival please

Hello and welcome to my blog. Before I post on reactions to Wildlife, the team behind Food of Love would like to hear what you thought of this year’s Adur Festival.   Festival debrief at Ropetackle Adur Festival will be holding a post-festival de-brief and feedback event at Ropetackle on Tuesday 16th June 6-7.30pm. Local residents… Continue reading…

Wildlife 2015 – the Council’s responsibilities UPDATED

Hello and welcome to this, the second mini-blog, on the Wildlife Festival.  Notice on the Norfolk Bridge on the A295.       I had hoped to bring you some extra information from the Council, but no joy as I post, so I have fallen back on their Wildlife FAQs. This seemed the most interesting bit; “The Councils’ Parks… Continue reading…

Wildlife Festival 2015 – local policing

Hello and welcome to my blog. The popular, but controversial, Wildlife 2015,  kicks off on Saturday 6th June, so this week I’ll be posting a series of mini-blogs on our two-day music festival.     This post deals with the event from a policing point of view. Inspector Allan Lowe, Head of Adur and Worthing Neighbourhood… Continue reading…

Adur Festival 2015 starts this weekend

Hello and welcome to my blog. The Adur Festival starts tomorrow, 30th May, so hot off Robert Heath’s keyboard, is the latest press release from the team behind “Food for Love. The festival begins this weekend The 2015 Adur Festival begins this weekend on Saturday 30thMay, and this year promises to be bigger and better than… Continue reading…

Jonathan Candelon, MD of Brighton City Airport, comments on the airport and Wildlife Festival 2015

           Shoreham Airport is the oldest licensed airport in the UK and one of the towns’ most loved land marks. Last year, it was also the 16th busiest, (in terms of take offs and landings), in the country. Its official title is Brighton City Airport(Shoreham) and Brighton & Hove City Council and… Continue reading…

Adur Festival 2015 programme unveiled.

Hello and welcome to my blog. The Shoreham Airport post is just being finalised so in the meantime, here’s the latest news from the Adur Festival 2015 Team.                          PRESS RELEASE        MAY 2015 Full 2015 Programme Unveiled The full programme for the 2015 Adur Festival has been unveiled. With more events registered than… Continue reading…

The Gothic Temple in Stowe Gardens Buckinghamshire

Hello and welcome to my blog. Before I post on Shoreham Airport, I’d like to share some memories of our recent stay at the Gothic Temple in Stowe Gardens.     The Gothic Temple is one of nearly 200 buildings operated by the Landmark Trust in the United Kingdom. The Landmark Trust is a 50-year-old charity… Continue reading…