CULTURE 09

What's on in Brighton

Quaker Tapestry Roadshow – The Friends Meeting House

The tapestry chronicles 350 years of Quaker history and is usually housed in Kendal, Cumbria; however, the tapestry will be exhibited at the roadshow in Brighton at the Friends Meeting House.  In 2009 the roadshow attracted 12,000 visitors to Southwell Minster.  This will be its first visit to South East England in ten years. www.quaker-tapestry.co.uk

13 – 28 February 2010

Brighton Science Festival

One of the UK's largest science events, the 6th Brighton Science Festival will take place in February 2010 helping you to explore Life, the Universe and Everything. Various venues

www.brightonscience.com / Tel: 01273 777628

21 February 2010

Sussex Beacon Half Marathon – Seafront and City Centre

Taking in all the interesting and picturesque sights of the city, this charity running race is now in its 20^th year. www.beaconhalf.org.uk

5 March to 22 May 2010

City Reads

Annual citywide reading initiative.  Read the selected book, then discuss, debate and creatively engage within a series of special events, workshops and performances www.cityreads.co.uk

20 to 21 March 2010

Chocolate Festival – New Road

A call to chocoholics everywhere.  You’re going to enjoy this!  Brighton’s first Chocolate Festival celebrates everything chocolate. www.festivalchocolate.co.uk

21 March 2010

Sport Relief Mile 2010 – part of Comic Relief

Brighton has been selected as one of the ‘Flagship Cities’ for the Sport Relief Mile events in 2010. From teeny tots with their mums and dads, to super sprinters up against the clock, there will be a distance to suit everyone on the big day. www.sportrelief.com/the-mile/brighton-hove-mile