WORKSPACE PIONEER , SPACES TO LAUNCH BRIGHTON SITE
FAMILY ACTIVITIES ARE ALL FREE AT FUNK THE FAMILY FESTIVAL , SUNDAY 18TH JUNE 2017
THE GRAND BRIGHTON SHORTLISTED FOR ‘ AFTERNOON TEA OF THE YEAR ’ IN VISITENGLAND ’ S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
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WORKSPACE PIONEER , SPACES TO LAUNCH BRIGHTON SITE
Amsterdam-born creative workspace pioneer , Spaces , has chosen Brighton as the location for its latest site . The company has taken 39,000sqft of space in Mocatta House on Trafalgar Place , a sixstorey building owned by Aberdeen Asset Management .
Spaces is a creative working environment with a unique entrepreneurial ethos . Its workspaces offer an inspiring environment designed to integrate lifestyle into work , and members are encouraged to build their networks and make connections . The new Brighton site is designed to meet the varied workplace requirements of today ’ s entrepreneurial businesses . Private office and meeting space and a vast co-working space will be on offer , as well as an on-site café serving fresh deli food and barista-style coffee .
“ By providing social and inspirational environments with a real focus on community , Spaces is redefining what it means to be ‘ at work ’,” said Richard Morris , UK CEO , Spaces . “ Brighton is famously a hotbed of creativity and innovation and this makes it the perfect fit for Spaces .”
FAMILY ACTIVITIES ARE ALL FREE AT FUNK THE FAMILY FESTIVAL , SUNDAY 18TH JUNE 2017
Accelerating from 1,000 attendees at the first event at Hove Lagoon in 2014 , to 5,000 attendees at Hove Park in 2016 , this fantastic allday festival celebrates its 4th annual event at Hove Park – the only festival currently located in these beautiful , tree-lined grounds – less than a 10-minute walk from Hove mainline railway station .
“ Funk The Family Festival has succeeded by giving families a gorgeous , easily accessible daytime festival with exceptional music , food and activities , all without the hassle of camping ,” said Lucy ‘ Elle J ’ Small , FTF founder and director .
This year ’ s lineup includes JAZZIE B ( Soul II Soul ), HOUSE GOSPEL CHOIR , JENNA & THE G ’ s , PROFESSOR ELEMENTAL and ROWLF THE DOG . Fantastic workshops , performances and activities on offer include the ‘ Story Tent ’ with spectacular illustrator and author , Nick Sharratt , and free acro-balance shows , tumbling , clowning , bubbles , balloons and more with Cirque Du Funk . Opening times 11am-7pm . Tickets available at www . funkthefamily . co . uk .
THE GRAND BRIGHTON SHORTLISTED FOR ‘ AFTERNOON TEA OF THE YEAR ’ IN VISITENGLAND ’ S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE
VisitEngland , the national tourist board , has announced the finalists for the Awards for Excellence 2017 with The Grand Brighton named as a finalist . The winners of this prestigious accolade will be announced at the awards ceremony on Monday April 24th at the Hilton Waldorf , London .
“ Afternoon Tea is something of a tradition at The Grand Brighton and plays an important part in our history and heritage ,” said Andrew Mosley , general manager of The Grand Brighton . “ Our menus , designed by our executive chef , Alan White , reflect our identity and famous seaside setting . It really is a celebration of not only tea and scones , but of the glorious traditions that form part of this famous ritual .”
“ We continuously seek to improve the guest experience at The Grand Brighton which is why in 2016 , we invested in and refurbished our Victoria Terrace , where our Afternoon Tea is served . This nomination highlights that this approach is paying dividends and we are already looking forward to the awards ceremony in April .”
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