Storm Darragh is due to sweep in today (Friday 6 December) and tomorrow, leaving a trail of events already cancelled or postponed.
The organisers of Brighton Winter Fayre, by St Peter’s Church, said: “Unfortunately, our site will be closed this weekend due to the forecast storm.”
They plan to reopen over the next two weekends from Thursday 12 December to Sunday 15 December and from Thursday 19 December to Sunday 22 December.
And Brighton and Hove Buses said: “Due to a weather warning of high winds, we’re really sorry to announce the Santa Bus will be unable to visit Kemp Town, West Blatchington and Knoll tonight and Hangleton tomorrow evening.
“For any reasons beyond our control, such as adverse weather, which result in the cancellation of the Santa Bus, sadly means we will be unable to repeat the affected routes in 2024.
“You can still see the Santa Bus around the city on other routes this Christmas.”
To view route maps and information, click here, and for more about the Santa Bus, click here.
The annual Santa Dash has been postponed from tomorrow until the Saturday after (14 December).
The main event is due to start on Hove Lawns, near the Peace Statue, at 10.30am, with hundreds expected to take part.
Families planning to head into the Sussex countryside to Wakehurst for Glow Wild also face disappointment.
Wakehurst said: “Due to the adverse weather conditions on Saturday 7 December, Kew Gardens and Wakehurst will be closed.
“In addition, Christmas at Kew and Glow Wild have unfortunately been cancelled.
“Your ticketing provider will be in touch with more information about your tickets. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused.”
Let’s hope that Santa can get back to the North Pole otherwise no presents for anyone this year. If he can use his sleigh during blizzards surely a bus can get him around Brighton? Another other issue is the misleading headline; we do not have a Christmas market near St Peter’s as due to WOKEISM we have a Winter Fayre.
You would have thought that the end of the world was coming! It’s only a winter storm and it’s not that bad.. I can guarantee that there will be lots of people out today for walks along the promenade and on the pier.