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Pompoko Brighton Review
Pompoko Brighton Welcome to the Friday-Ad restaurant review series! If there's a restaurant, pub or café you want us to review, let us know in the comments. Today, we’re featuring one of our absolute favourite places to eat; the Japanese restaurant, Pompoko Brighton....
Find your Zen at these Sussex Yoga and Fitness Spots
HotPod Yoga Body Happy Studio Studio iO Aurora Yoga Step into the world of yoga and fitness – your ticket to a healthier lifestyle and a sharper mind. We get it, finding time for exercise can be tough. But fear not, because Sussex is bursting with fabulous yoga and...
Give back this Christmas
The Yuletide season is nearly upon us and, in the spirit of Christmas, this year we’re taking a special look at how we can give back to those who need it the most.For many of us, Christmas is about the birth of Jesus Christ, and how he came to us to bring love, hope...
Sussex Bonfire Night Celebrations 2023
IntroBonfire Night is a time for celebration and fireworks in Sussex. Bonfire Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Night, is celebrated on 5th November each year, and Sussex boasts some of the best celebrations in the country. From traditional bonfires and parades to...
Embracing Diversity: A Brief History of Brighton’s Gay Pride Celebrations
Brighton, a vibrant and progressive city on the southern coast of England, has long been a haven for the LGBTQ+ community. At the heart of its inclusive culture lies the annual Brighton Pride celebration, a colourful and exuberant event that unites people from all...
Meet the man who turned his hobby into a business!
Friday-Ad advertiser David Murdoch owns ‘Revamped Lamps’, a small Brighton based business which prides itself on bringing new life and light into forgotten and once loved second hand items. David, who started the business in 2015 tells us how he has been creating...
Please help support ‘Jack’s Heroic Legacy’
#runnin4jack Friday-Ad FundraiserThe harsh reality of losing your husband/wife, soulmate or partner too early is that you face financial uncertainty pretty much straight away. Funeral costs, paying the rent along with household bills become a big problem very quickly...
Valentines ideas in Brighton
If you're looking for some inspiration, check out these great Valentines ideas that are sure to please your loved one! January has gone by in the blink of an eye, meaning it's already time to start thinking about The ‘day of love’ which is now less than two weeks...
Rockinghorse partners with local solicitors to offer free will writing appointments to supporters.
Between 7-18 March, there will be around 50 appointments available to have your will professionally written or updated. Writing a will is often one of those jobs that gets left behind and stays on our to do list for ages but having a professionally written up to date...
Friday-Ad app launches NEW Small Business Finder to support local shopping
Our Friday-Ad app is launching an exciting new feature exclusively for Brighton. A new ‘small business’ finder!This is to coincide with Small Business Saturday, an event which takes place on the first Saturday of December for small businesses to run any offers.Our...
Great Beer Gardens in Brighton & Hove
With pubs having been allowed to open outside in England from 12 April, we’d like to share some of our favourite alfresco boozers for the people of Brighton & Hove to try... 1. The Connaught Large South facing gardenIf you’re looking for a visit in the more...
Step aside John Lewis! This local Christmas ad will capture your heart..
Friday-Ad advertiser and local barber shop in Sussex decided to create spin off John Lewis’s 2018 Christmas advert . We think they may have overshadowed them along with all the other big dogs too! Who needs a fancy budget when you've got the creativity and...
Our charitable partner Furniture Now! is set to reopen its doors to the public on Monday 15th June!
As the UK government begins to lift lockdown restrictions on the retail sector, Furniture Now (our charity partner) is set to reopen its stores on June 15th! Have you had a lockdown clearout and have items that are too good to throw away? Book a furniture or...
Friday-Ad Headquarters Moves To Brighton!
Friday Media Group, which started with our flagship brand ‘The Friday-Ad’, is celebrating a defining moment in its history as we move to our new headquarters to Brighton in 2021.Chris and Liz Kidger started the Friday Ad in 1974 little did they know that nearly...
WIN a hamper for a hero in your community!
Is there a hero in your community that deserves a special treat? Nominate them to WIN this special hamper! In this week's Friday-Ad we are giving away this amazing hamper from UpCountry to a hero in your community! 🧺 To enter, all you have to do is nominate a...
Join Friday-Ad’s Coronavirus Community Support Scheme
We’ve created a new Coronavirus Support category on friday-ad.co.uk, where you can now ask for help within your local community. For example, help shopping for a more vulnerable neighbour in isolation. You can also offer your services to the community for things such...
Coronavirus | Friday-Ad’s Community Support
Friday-Ad launches Coronavirus Community Support Scheme Local communities and businesses will face many challenges during the COVID-19 crisis, as self-isolation and social distancing measures start to bite, severely limiting normal life and trade. Let’s come together...
Weekly Friday-Ad magazine now available to read online
Never miss a Friday-Ad! You can now read your local issue online… Our editions are now online, easily scroll through your favourite sections and click items for sale for more information as well as clicking direct from company adverts to their website.To read your...
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