It’s time for CityCamp Brighton 2. Following on from the success of last year’s event, which saw almost 200 people come together for a weekend of learning, discussing, imagining and building, we’re doing it all over again – but even better.
CityCamp Brighton is about thinking differently about the way our city works and about using the web, technology and participation to change the future of our city. You can come for the whole event, or for part of it – and you should, because.
- You can have great ideas
- You can meet the council and public service staff who can help turn your idea into reality
- You can win money to make things happen
- It’s free
- It’s fun and inspiring
- It is full of interesting people who all share a passion for Brighton & Hove
It doesn’t matter whether you’re someone with an idea or a problem to solve, or if you have skills you can bring. CityCamp is for people who are passionate about our city and want to find new ways of doing things.
This year we are making things even better than in 2011:
- We have a bigger prize fund – over £20,000 compared to last year’s £10,000
- We are going to give out a range of smaller grants alongside a big prize on the day, so there’s a better chance of getting some funding for your great idea
- We are holding a free evening “CityCamp induction” for community groups and others who want to take part, but don’t know what to expect.
So join us! City Camp Brighton 2.0 will be from 2-4th March 2012, and our special induction evening on 9 February. Tickets for the main event will be released on 10 February – those at the induction evening will get the chance to book on the spot.
- By Anthony Zacharzewski / January 18th, 2012 / Categories: 2012, Latest news
Hi Anthony
I can’t make it today but I would like to submit and idea.
To encourage the elderly to explore technology with the help of young people by digitally tagging their memories and stories on to Brighton Buildings.
To produce a phone application that uses augmented reality to give Brighton users views of buildings that no longer exist, have been altered, or had a change of purpose and linking the images to oral and written historical accounts given by locals. The buildings will be tagged with stories and memories and will be part of an app that anyone can use for free. The app will have longevity within the community, as once the app is completed people will continue to be able to add to the information about different buildings by leaving their own written tags.
List of possible buildings of interest in Brighton:
The Hippodrome, Middle St. Opened 1900 – closed 1996
The Astoria, Gloucester Place 1933 – 1977 (those in their 80’s would remember its early days)
The Regency, 1920 – 1970s (those in their 80’s would remember its early days)
Hanningtons 1808 – 2001
Possible other buildings – but it may be difficult to find people to interview.
Brill Baths, DEMOLOSHIED 1929 (need to be 85+)
The SS Brighton 1934 –1965 (need to be 85+)
Another possibility may be to look at other smaller buildings and venues such as “coffee shops” from the 1960’s and/or
pubs.
The museum has a large catalogue of images of the pubs around Brighton.
Whisky-A-Go-Go (in the same building was the Calypso Club and the Blue Gardenia Club)
Minataur coffee bar – behind Hanningtons
The Cottage Coffee Bar – Blind Lemon Alley
The Heart and Hand – John Winch ran two Folk clubs in the 60s – Country and Gospel Club at the Heart and Hand, North Street.
Many thanks,
Marie