ARDINGLY SUMMER FESTIVAL

The big family day out is back to Ardingly, Haywards Heath and tickets are nearly sold out. It is your last chance to book your space at this popular day of attractions, demonstrations, airshows and music which continues until evening. It takes place on Sat 5 August, with entertainment starting at 1pm until 10:30pm.

Trans Pride Brighton After Party

Traumfrau and Trans Pride Brighton are bringing a whole night of fierce and joyful celebration tpo Brighon’s Concorde 2 on Sat 15 July. Starting with food and tunes on the terrace, after all the fun in the park, attendees can then party late into the early hours for DJs, live art, performance and video work.

It promises a bangers-only cabaret show of trans excellence, compered by host with the most Felix Mufti! Expect dance, music, fun, frolics and drag. Delights include Akin Soul, Wet Mess, Plaster Cast, Marco Nardi (BSL) and loads more to be announced.

This is going to be followed by a selection of the finest DJs around, all spinning and the best tunes to have you dancing until the early hoursincluding DJ Xzan and Junipr.

Tickets start from £8, and part of the evening’s proceeds will go directly to Trans Pride. This sold out quickly last year, so get in there quick to avoid disappointment.

For more details and tickets, sashay to: www.traumfrau.co.uk

Sussex Gin Fest

Sat 8 July at Borde Hill will see the return of the UK’s biggest Gin Festival. Gin distillers independent to Sussex, Britain, and worldwide will unite amongst bars and stages to celebrate their craftsmanship.

Wander around zones, craft beer gardens and a new Gin Boulevard at this spectacular and unique festivity set within two hundred acres of park. At the Table Talk Feasting Village, take part in Celebrity Chef masterclasses. The day will also allow guests to enjoy a line-up of music including Symphonic Ibiza headlining.

Borde Hill hosts Grade II heritage listed parkland, making this the idyllic setting for a summer celebration. Located in Haywards Heath, it is in the midst of the High Weald beauty.

Tickets to Sussex Gin Fest are £20 and can be purchased at bordehill.co.uk/events/sussex-gin-fest

There is a huge list of attractions included in the price of a ticket such as massive monster trucks Big Pete and Grim Reaper. Big Pete is a huge 16 ft tall and 12ft wide, making it the world’s only real monster truck. The UK’s number one motorcycle display team, Bolddog FMX will also get hearts pumping with adrenaline for their show. Prefer to be in the air rather than on the ground? Why not hop in a Hot Air Balloon* for a ride, or watch the Airborne Pyrotechnics show.

If you are less thrill-a-long and more sing-a-long, watch Flash perform, a Queen tribute act. Also, The Brit Pop Boys will be taking the stage to imitate Gallagher swagger and an energy to pay homage to Britpop anthems. 90s vs 00s will get you on the dancefloor as iconic tracks from these two decades are blasted in a tribute to all things Britney, Beyonce, and Timberlake.

There are also birds of prey demonstrations to keep you entertained. Witness approximately 15 birds of prey from across the world including owls, falcons, eagles and vultures soar across the arena. Or, put your own pet up for some action as visitors are invited to race their dogs in the Little Nippers Race around the arena. It is bound to be chaos!

As if this is not enough to keep families entertained, there are stilt walkers, bubbles, and parkour action too. Leave time to head to the fairground and whizz around the rides**. Visitors can also pre book to do a charity bungee jump or helicopter ride. Hungry? There are a wide range of cuisines from the street food vendors as well as bars and icecream vans scattered around.

What’s handy is there is free parking on site. Book your tickets at www. ardinglysummerfest.co.uk/tickets - you can save up to £6 per person by booking online.

*subject to weather conditions

**additional charges for fairground, bungee jump, and helicopter rides.

Sixes Social Cricket Are Opening A New Venue Here In Brighton

Sixes Social Cricket have re-imagined how to play this sport by transforming it into an immersive indoor experience, and their latest venue is at Brighton’s i360.

Sixes is where sports meets technology, hospitality, and a whole lot of competition. The thrilling, multiplayer fun allows you to play cricket by batting balls against a virtual bowler. Score high by striking the numbered targets around the nets.

Social Cricket is ideal for groups (anywhere between 4-30 people), and Sixes believes in catering for your social needs. Guests can order cocktails, beers, burgers and woodfired pizza, and every booking comes with an adjoining table to enjoy your feast from.

Other Sixes Social Cricket locations include Shepherd’s Bush, Fitzrovia, Fulham, Manchester, Birmingham, Leicester, Trader Wembley, and Dallas in Texas. The Brighton i360 site is set to open on Fri 7 July. Thanks to the outdoor weather proof nets, visitors can play cricket with sea views. Sixes will replace The West Beach Restaurant and Bar which closed in June.

sixescricket.com