Latest People: The Mayor’s Masquerade Valentine’s Ball
Peppa Pig at Churchill Square; Circus Street spin Rocking Horse Ryan’s Run; Masquerade Ball
Peppa Pig starring at Brighton’s Churchill Square
Loveable children’s character Peppa Pig, from the hit children’s TV show of the same name, visited Churchill Square Shopping Centre during half term to mark the 10th anniversary of Peppa Pig, who has become a favourite among children worldwide.
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World Record performer at Circus Street
A world record holding performer was one of many exciting acts and entertainers at The Spin free family event at Circus Street Market this Saturday February 22 from 12-4pm.
Nik won a Guinness World Record in 2012 for jumping over 400 times on the wheel of his penny farthing bicycle.
The spin was the final big event in Brighton’s first Love Your Bike Week, created by Groundwork South and Cathedral Group at Circus Street Market.
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The Mayor’s Masquerade Valentine’s Ball at the Royal Pavilion
The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Denise Cobb and Mayoress Jemma Elizabeth Garrett hosted a Masquerade Valentine’s Ball at the Royal Pavilion raising over £3000 in support of the Mayor’s charities, Age UK, The Argus Appeal, Martlets Hospice, Off the Fence and Rockinghorse.
A drinks reception followed by a two course meal in the Royal Pavilion dining room followed by post-dinner entertainment at All Bar One, Pavilion Buildings.
Ryan runs for son and Rockinghorse
Brighton-based Rockinghorse, the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital (the Alex) and a vital supporter of the Trevor Mann Baby Unit (TMBU) is raising money for a brand new, non-surgical unit for the childrens A&E department at the Alex.
The team of Have a Heart and Rockinghorse runners included the Charity’s Chief Executive, Ryan Heal, who took part in the Brighton Half Marathon for the first time, completing the race in two hours and seven minutes. He raised £3,350, which he presented to the Rockinghorse team at a post-race reception at Gars Chinese restaurant on Prince Albert Street in Brighton.
Ryan’s passion for the cause is much more than a job – his son, John Heal, aged 6, suffers from a rare blood condition called ITP which has resulted in ongoing treatment at the Alex, as well as visits to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.
John was diagnosed back in November 2011, and although there are no signs of imminent improvement, the Heal family take great comfort in supporting Rockinghorse together. Ryan says:
“I’ve always put my family first in all I do and this is no exception – I just happen to be Chief Exec of Rockinghorse too! I think ALL charity bosses should lead by example and take on one challenge every year. In my case it’s easy as my son is the motivation I need.”
The charity is still looking for runners to join the team and run the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 6 April. To sign-up, visit the website rockinghorse.org.uk, email enquiries@rockinghorse.org.uk or call 01273 330044.
