Quite deep into Kemptown, this is one of the bigger charity shops in Brighton and has a good…read morecollection of books, clothes and other odds and ends. They have a good choice of books hailing from all sorts of esoteric genres. They are really quite cheap too; I got The God Delusions for a mere one pound sterling. But there are far more things of worth in here than most tired shops and with their helpful volunteers, it's a breath of fresh air to hunt around in a shop where the possible purchases are so cheap.

Definitely the best charity shop in Brighton and Hove. I've been shopping in charity shops all my…read morelife and this one rules. What makes it so good? The stock is always brilliant and of the highest quality. I have never left there without something great. They have mens, womens, kids, bric-a-brac, records, DVDs and CDs. I bought a brand new cashmere jumper for £5! What also sets this shop apart is the staff, who are always friendly and chatty and cheerful. It's a real pleasure to go in there because you always feel welcome. In addition to that, there is always a great mixture of Kemp Town characters. You could spend a whole day in there browsing and people watching and never get bored.

If you're visiting Brighton for a few days and want to take a bit of the seaside away with you,…read moreforget filling your pockets with stones from the beach. They're too heavy and they'll make your suitcase smell really salty. Instead, go to Zoing Images and treat yourself to a photo printed onto canvas. They have cool images of the pier, the amusement arcade, the the seagulls, the West Pier and lots more. All the images are available as mini canvases or triptychs and they also offer a service where you can get your own photo blown up as art. If you don't fancy a print, they also stock wall and desk clocks, perspex blocks, photo books and an impressive range of Polaroid and Lomo cameras. Personally, I'm after the limited edition, Jack White Lomo. Anyone got a spare few hundred dollars?

If I lived in Brighton I'd finally get good at using my lomo camera. Know why? Zoing Image…read more Why doesn't London have anything like this? Just spending ten minutes in this small, friendly shop last week browsing through the piles of arty photo books, impressive range of Lomography cameras and accessories and mini canvases for printing inspired me so much I dusted off my Holga as soon as I got home and have been snapping away with renewed vigour ever since. Imagine if it was my local camera shop! Oh, the money I'd spend... On my way out I congratulated Serge, the owner of the shop, on his choice of stock and particularly the use of mini canvases for customised printing. Instead of paying £50+ to get one image put on a medium canvas, get a series of three on smaller canvases for less than £20. Since finding Serge on Flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/34875369@N08/) I've discovered that the shop was primarily opened as a way for him to sell his own images, but allowing people to get involved with their own photos is a great idea. I foolishly didn't think to ask if they do regular printing in the shop and the website is currently under construction, but next time I'm in Brighton I'll take along a few medium format films and see what Zoing can do for me. A shop like this is yet another great reason to spend time at the seaside, hurrah!

Terry and Kevin were really helpful with a move long distance …read more I went from hove to Hertfordshire and the boys did everything and more even plumbed my washing machine in! Fantastic service arrived early . Thank you so much would recommend to anyone . Laura from Hertfordshire

I should be allowed two reviews, as I made poor Julien bring me from Lewes to Parisand then back…read morethree months later (don't ask. Yes, this is the internet and you can't. But still, don't ask). He took it apart, lifted it up stairs, put it together, and then did it all over again. I can say without fear of exaggeration, that he is a superhero, with the attendant superpowers. Chapeau!

Excellent worthing based watch repairs. Pleasure to do business with. Extremely knowledgeable. FIVE…read moreSTARS PLUS!!!

This is a proper old fashioned family run watch and clock repair shop that you would usually expect…read moreto find in a sleepy old village but its located in the much more accessible town of Worthing. They specialise in repairing old Grandfather clocks and old pocket watches but my dad took his Citizen watch there as it stopped and they had it ticking away in no time at all (excuse the pun). Really friendly place and it seems no job is too big or small here.

Great service with a smile, Jeff is an expert and offers exceptional value for his level of…read moreexpertise. The job he did for me was turned around instantly at a very competitive price! He also a lovely man.

Another one of the Preston Road, specialist, home improvement gang of shops, Jeff's Boutique is a…read moreslightly mad and delightfully eccentric jumble of unique chairs, other bits of furniture and strips of materials, in the shop room. Jeff's upholsters all furniture's and provides a carpet cleaning service as well. The quality of the work is to a high standard, and some of it can be seen being carried out in the shop, as well as the results of previous work on some of the furniture in the window. One especially beautiful piece of upholstery can be seen on a magnificent and lavish Regency style turquoise and gold chair. Ross's and Sherwood upholstery fabrics are used, which is some of the finest out there.

Don't mind recommending having a look in Charity shops. I have taken to browsing in them since I…read morediscovered that a lot of them have unusual Ties around, especially Italian. The prices are not outrageousin fact there was a shop in Worthing where I got a tie that cost £95 in the shops!!! Keep forraging!!

Don't underestimate charity shops, they sell wonderful stuff and its all for a good cause. You have…read moreto rummage but you can find great stuff.

Everything you'd want from an engraver! Friendly service with a superbly high quality finish, and…read morehappy to do what ever you want on near enough any material that needs engraving whether its sold in store or brought in from elsewhere. As well as being gentle and friendly, the fine gentlemen who works here is also speedy, finishing my Dog Tag (for a friend) in just half an hour. And for £13.50 for the engraving, tag and the chain as well I'm definitely not going to complain about the pricing! I don't need things engraving very often, but it can be a fantastic touch to really personalise a gift. For example, a gorgeous crystal mug with engraving will come in under £20 and make for a great gift for a Father or any other beer lover. I really don't see myself going anywhere else to get it done if ever I need some engraving doing!

Formerly the Civic Amenity Site, the new Burgess Hill Waste Recycling Site recently reopened after…read morea major refurbishment. The new site can recycle many more materials, and has been very well designed to cope with high volumes of traffic on busy weekends. The unloading area is raised above a series of giant skips. The purpose of each is clearly designated. This keeps pedestrians well away from the large vehicles used for moving the rubbish around the tip. Pros New layout provide a safe and ordered environment even at busy times. Many different materials can be sorted and recycled. Cons Some materials and items have to be recycled in a different area from the main disposal area, necessitating two stops. Children are not allowed out of cars, and the drive around the perimeter of the site only provides a limited view of the giant bulldozers in operation. In summary, the site provides an excellent trip out for adults and their household waste, but although initially exciting for children, they may become frustrated or bored by only fleeting glimpses of heavy machinery. My toddler fell asleep during the third visit of the weekend.

We have always been impressed with Household Waste Recycling Site in Burgess Hill. It is well…read moreordered and well kept. A great, huge THANK YOU to the cheerful, helpful and kind employ that work there. They are out in all weathers in a very dull but necessary job. They should be commended constantly for their work!!!