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Mayor cycles from Paris to Brighton for his charities

The Mayor of Brighton & Hove plus 30 cyclists crosses the finish line in New Road at a special charity afternoon hosted by Brighton Fringe this week, following a four-day charity cycle ride from Paris. Mayor Pete West was greeted by a military band, Brighton Fringe cabaret artists, ceilidh dancers,

The Mayor of Brighton & Hove plus 30 cyclists cross the finish line in New Road at a special charity afternoon hosted by Brighton Fringe, following a four-day charity cycle ride from Paris.

Mayor Pete West was greeted by a military band, Brighton Fringe cabaret artists, ceilidh dancers, penny farthings, local charities and supporters at Fringe City on New Road on Monday (May 9).

The cyclists undertook the challenge to raise money for the Mayor’s chosen charities and the ABF Soldier’s Charity.

Fringe City returns this weekend with two more afternoons of free Fringe entertainment.

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Photos by James Bellorini

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