Pavilion Dollar Questions (From The Argus)

Pavilion Dollar Questions

2:31pm Thursday 11th March 2010 in News By Tim Hodges - Put Those Floodlights Out!

26th April 1997, Giv us another!

I have decided to go a little off topic this week, and with the budget announced for March 24, have a look at the political picture in my part of Brighton. It is likely Gordon Brown’s confidant Mr Mandelson might tell him the most advantageous time to announce the bloody battle of General Election is, May 6th ..... possibly. It is apparent; Messer’s Cameron and Brown will be paraded live on TV in a US style election debate scenario, with possibly David Dimbleby in middle with bow tie and dress shirt. So as to make these discussions truly memorable bouts. I expect Nick Clegg might be allowed to shout contradicting statements from the wings.

I don’t expect the Brighton Centre, The Dome, The Hanbury Ballrooms, or the old Co-op in London Road, will be selected as the venue for one of these epics. However, since our Pavilion MP Mr David Lepper, is standing down after 13 years of fairly decent service, we are to have a new kid on the block.

It is, unless of course some Independent or obscure, has other ideas, likely to be a lady.

The four runners are; Nancy Platts , Labour; Charlotte Vere,Conservative; Caroline Lucas , Green; and Berni Milam, Lib Dem.

As a constituent, I am concerned just how much our new MP may be able to connect with and be helpful towards your common or garden Brightonian. I have never been a fan of a political party thrusting their latest superstar in to the next available or vacant parliamentary seat. Whether it be a by -election or determined by resignation, retirement etc. Think back to, the Dr David Bull fiasco not to mention DVD. (David Van Day) Although I have always voted Tory (that’s what ex council estate boys do) I am not so sure this time.

I want see just how ‘Brighton’, our famous four are. So I have sent them all a Brighton Quiz.

Three of the these ladies have answered all the questions. I will let you know how they did early next week, until then , How will you do?

1 Name the road that connects Surrey Street to Queens Road?

2 How old is Volks Railway?

3 What used to occupy the Big Yellow Storage warehouse on the corner of Coombe and Lewes Roads?

4 What percentage of the time is the maternity unit at RSCH closed, due to high number of admissions, lack of resources and available staff?

5 What is Brighton’s tallest building?

6 Which colourful violinist was born in Brighton?

7 What is the parking restriction criteria for Zone A?

8 What date did Albion play their last game at the Goldstone?

9 How much cash did Brighton and Hove Council recently give to shore up the deficit in Pride’s finances?

10 How much is the deficit in Brighton and Hove Councils budget to repair potholes and maintain salt provisions?

11 What happened just east of the Palace Pier on 17TH May 1980?

12 Name the 11 railway stations in the built up area of Brighton and Hove?

13 Which month of the year does Brighton racecourse have its big three day meeting?

14 Which famous poet and writer has an East Brighton Primary school named after him?

15 Which is the only bus service routed via Preston Street?

16 Where was the last venue for an Ice Rink in Brighton?

17 Which grocer used to be MP for Hove?

18 What is approximately 1320 yards long and runs from Freshfield Way to Elm Grove?

19 Who was Brighton’s Cheeky Chappy?

20 How long has David Lepper been MP for Brighton Pavilion?

Back with funny, anecdotal and beautifully observed Albion fun on Monday!

No, it will still be me writing it!