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England are out. The last world cups's finalists are out... but at least the sun is out! Now we can relax in glorious summer weather and enjoy the beautiful game without the risk of a heart attack.

While the host's team failed to light up their stadiums with dazzling displays of footwork and ball control expertise, some of the local fauna were filmed giving it a go:
 

Over the weekend of 21/23 May, Tim Griffiths of Hillingar took part in and completed the 3 Peaks Challenge as part of a teams from the Cadia (Gatwick Diamond) Networking group.

“The 3 Peaks Challenge is to climb the 3 highest peaks in Scotland, Wales and England in the space of 24 hours. That means setting off early to climb Ben Nevis (1344m) starting at only 20m then driving to the Lake District to climb Scafell Pike (977m) starting at 70m with the last of the ascent and the descent being done in the dark and then driving to Snowdonia for the final peak – Snowdon (1067m) and starting at 359m.  The total ascent – and descent is 2939m.  The challenge is a very tough one – especially as there is no guarantee of fine weather – we have to expect cold, rain and wind - some will be in the dark and the only chance of sleep is in the mini-bus. All being well we shall be celebrating over breakfast in Llanberis before making our way home.”

The team are aiming to raise £10,000 for local charities and have so far raised in excess of £7,300 but are looking to find the last £2,400 for reach the target. 

For more information on the Challenge, the Charities being supported and ways to donate, please follow the link.
 

www.cadiachallenge.com/index.php

Welcome one and all to the greatest sea battle since Sir Francis Drake beat that Spanish Armada bunch of dinghy thingy's!

DC Storm are entering 'Paddle Round The Pier' on Brighton/Hove Beach for charity. The three worthy charities this year are the RNLI, Whoopsadaisy & Surfaid. We have created two just giving pages for the RNLI and Whoopsadaisy, but unfortunately Surfaid isn’t available to do this. We have sponsorship forms for those that would maybe like to donate cash or a cheque on the day, and we think that these funds should probably be in favour of Surfaid. But that’s for PRTP to decide.

The event consists of building a supposedly sea worthy vessel, and paddling it around the now derelict West Pier on Hove seafront. Sounds simple ey? Well it would be if it wasn't a 21m square raft resembling half a football pitch, (with 11 sailors re-enacting the famous 1990 semi final England vs Germany penalty shoot out, while trying to navigate the course!) built by folks who have no business building such things!

The PRTP festival is on Saturday 3rd/Sunday 4th July, although the main event takes place on Sunday July 4th on Brighton/Hove beach from 11.00 onwards. If you would like to come to Brighton for the day, watch DC Storm struggle round the course (possibly sink), enjoy the seaside, and most importantly.....see them do their damndest to beat the Germans in a toe to toe penalty shoot out, they’d love to see you there. There’s going to be plenty of food stalls, lots for kids to do, music etc, it really will be a great day out! There's BBQ and beers afterwards for those that make it down (Hove Lawns from about 16.00). Be great to see you there!!

Want the business enviroment but can't afford a whole office?

Desk Space at the Brighton Media Centre is ideal for smaller companies or freelancers looking a for city centre location. We've just opened a second desk space office at our Old Steine branch, a minute from the seafront and within easy walking distance from the station.

Click here for an office flyaround video!

Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August
11am-5pm daily
Brighton Media Centre Gallery
15-17 Middle Street

Fast cars are even better when they're green. This July Bridgestone Eco Rally will be showcasing the most fuel efficient and low emission specimens on four wheels, hugh leaps forward in technology honed by experts to remove carbon footprints and put the feet back down on the accelorators. Featuring a star-studded line up including Ross Brawn, Patrick Head and Nico Hulkenberg this event is not to be missed.

Check out more details at www.eco-rally.org

The sky above Stanmer Park will teeming with colourful aerial ingenuity from 10th - 12th of July as the Brighton Kite Festival celebrates another year of airborn glory.

Rising up on a glorious summer breeze, a huge selection of extravagant kites will be on display for a day of family wind appreciation.

Let the rhythm take your feet to the street, and don't hold back in the costume shop!

Brighton Carnival will be holding a Carnival Showcase on the 25th July 2010 on Madeira Drive.

Whilst Brighton Carnival unfortunately cannot put on a full parade this year, due to funding problems, there will be a Carnival Showcase with lots of performances and it will be a Carnival themed street party!!

Come down to support and watch the amazing show!

Brighton Carnival still needs your help and support so please continue to donate and all funds shall continue to go towards events.

Enjoy the thrills and spills of the world cup and rub shoulders with the best of the Brighton business community!

Bar 211 on the seafront is hosting the semi final of the South African World Cup on the 7th of July and inviting the shakers and movers of the media industry to drink, spectate and intergrate.

Click here for more details!

Sussex Business Awards ~ How about Your Company?

Nicholas Owen is one of Britain’s best-known newsreaders and will host the award ceremony at The Grand in Brighton on the 2nd of December. He welcomed sponsors, previous winners and finalists to Fontwell to celebrate the opening of the 2010 awards.
Sussex companies have until 27 August to prepare their applications for a chance to triumph at the most prestigious business awards in the county.
There are fourteen trophies up for grabs this year, including the prestigious Sussex Company of the Year and International
 Business Award, sponsored by some of the leading companies in Sussex. New sponsors this year include: BUPA International,
 Morgan Sindall, Lloyds TSB, Venture Finance, Wired Sussex.
They join existing sponsors Redseven, Deloitte, NHS West Sussex, Veolia Environmental Services, The Argus, Sussex Life,
 The Grand, Heart FM and Domestic and General.
One of the evening highlights was the appearance of broadcaster, Simon Fanshawe, who interviewed previous winner of the 2008 Small Business of the year, Focus4U, and entrepreneur of the year 2009, Paul Craig Showtec Lighting & Sound about
what winning an award has meant to them and the success of their businesses over the last two years. He also spoke to
 the new chairman Martin Webb about what he was looking for in a winner.
Businesses young and old, large and small are invited to submit their nominations in up to three categories. There is  a small entry charge of £50 for one award and £100 for three. The costs cover the administration of the scheme.


 

The Coalition Agreement contains a number of major policy proposals which will have a significant effect on businesses. The Agreement includes some positive and negative moves for business, which are briefly summarized below:

Positives

• it begins to set out a pathway for lowering the budget deficit, the number one priority of 58% of businesses according to the BCC’s post-election snap poll.
• a partial roll-back of the planned employer NICs rise
• the establishment of an independent commission to review the affordability of public-sector pensions
• with the appointment of the new Business Secretary Vince Cable, we can expect to see the continued scrutiny of business lending by nationalised banks and a wider loan guarantee scheme.