Real Britain Company News…

On the first of November every year pre-1905 cars begin from Hyde Park Corner and drive to Brighton on the south coast. The first London to Brighton Run occurred on 14 November 1896 to celebrate the passing into law of the Locomotives on the Highway Act, which raised the speed limit for ‘light locomotives’ from 4 mph to 14 mph and abolished the requirement for these vehicles to be preceded by a man on foot.

Until the end of the month the Manchester Science Festival is on. There are a huge number of events and topics to choose from. This is typically innovative of Manchester which now claims to be Britain’s second city! (Birmingham is not impressed….)

Perhaps not as famous as Cannes, but the London Film Festival is a great opportunity to see some excellent independent films and other events around the British film industry.

The Anglesey Oyster Festival used to be an informal social event whereby vast amounts of local oysters & alcohol were consumed! Now it covers a wider range of Welsh produce to appeal to more people and is much larger. Anglesey is often overlooked by tourists who stop short at Snowdonia. However this gentle isle is well worth a visit in its own right. This ancient isle, which was the last Druid stronghold in Britain, has many ancient monuments, and a lovely varied coastline.

If you love fireworks then this is a must! Over three days, seven companies will be show casing there pyrotechnic skills in Southport, Lancashire.

Is this the most bizarre festival in Britain? It has to be a contender. This 3 day festival celebrates Beach Huts! Billed as ‘The Longest Linear Coastal Art Festival in Europe’ running along the sea fronts of Lincolnshire through Mablethorpe, Sutton on Sea and Sandilands. The 5 miles promenade becomes the setting for all sorts of artistic activities.

See Bathing Beauties Festival for more details.