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Much of the productive work and engagement at conferences occurs informally in debates and discussions between sessions, and at the end of the day. This is not a feature of the experience that either could or should be organised or coordinated. It can, however, be facilitated. Each day will, therefore, conclude with a plenary session followed by a short social where mutually interested parties can make their separate eating arrangements. Those who wish so to do can then reconvene after supper at a local hostelry to conclude the evening.

On Friday evening prior to the conference there will be a reception for full participants at a local public house with good beer. A buffet will be provided.

Lunch on Saturday is provided for full participants in the University refectory on the 4th floor. Those with day or two-day attendance passes can purchase lunch in the refectory, or a snack in the coffee bar.

On Saturday evening, participants can investigate Brighton restaurants (see below). The second plenary session on Saturday finishes at approximately 18.30 and the bar will be open from 18.00. There will then be time to return to your hotel and eat before the commencement of the evening social at 8.30. The band's first set will start at approximately 8.45. The social is open to both full participants, and day or two-day visitors.

Lunch is available again on Sunday in the refectory. The fourth plenary session finishes at 18.30 on Sunday, and the bar will be open from 18.00.


	Much of the productive work and engagement at conferences occurs informally in debates and discussions between sessions, and at the end of the day. This is not a feature of the experience that either could or should be organised or coordinated. It can, however, be facilitated. Each day will, therefore, conclude with a plenary session followed by a short social where mutually interested parties can make their separate eating arrangements. Those who wish so to do can then reconvene after supper at a local hostelry to conclude the evening. On Friday evening prior to the conference there will be a reception for full participants at a local public house with good beer. A buffet will be provided. Lunch on Saturday is provided for full participants in the University refectory on the 4th floor. Those with day or two-day attendance passes can purchase lunch in the refectory, or a snack in the coffee bar. On Saturday evening, participants can investigate Brighton restaurants (see below). The second plenary session on Saturday finishes at approximately 18.30 and the bar will be open from 18.00. There will then be time to return to your hotel and eat before the commencement of the evening social at 8.30. The band's first set will start at approximately 8.45. The social is open to both full participants, and day or two-day visitors. Lunch is available again on Sunday in the refectory. The fourth plenary session finishes at 18.30 on Sunday, and the bar will be open from 18.00.

Brighton is well-provided with numerous cafés and restaurants. Their number is not always matched by their quality, however. We list a small selection of recommended establishments below. You can investigate the provision by foot in the North and the South Lanes, or in George Street, close to the conference venue. To get to the South Lanes, cross the main road, walk through the Royal Pavilion gardens, cross the Western Road, turn right and find the first alleyway on your left. You are now in the area of the South Lanes. On your way, on the Western Road itself, you will find Quad, and a reasonable tapas restaurant close to the gardens. In the South Lanes you will find Chinese, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, vegetarian, Mexican, and English cuisine. In particular, a very (very) good vegetarian restaurant (Terre a Terre - expensive), and a good self-service vegetarian restaurant (Food for Friends - cheap to mid price). The North Lanes has a variety of vegetarian and sandwich establishments open on Saturday but not on Sunday (seek out the Yum-yum Noodle Bar (Asian - medley/fusion and cheap)). To get to the North Lanes, cross the main road, turn left and first right, and then turn right into Gardner Street. You are now in the area of the North Lanes. To get to George Street, turn left outside the conference venue, walk towards the sea, cross the first junction and pass the Royal Pavilion on your right, and a building site on your left. The next left is George Street. Here you will find The Tin Drum (English/European, £11 for one course plus drinks), Saint (fusion - expensive £23 for two courses plus drinks), The Cherry Tree (Turkish deli - lunch only), and many cafés. The Red Roaster serves the best but also the most expensive coffee in Brighton, and you cannot go there with any of your friends who smoke. Food - the Shanghai Noodle Bar. Georges Road, off George Street - good chinese food in basic surroundings for £3.50 to £5.00 per dish (best value meal in the city but lunch and early evening only). Quod, Western Road - Pacific/Euro - simple, good, industrially produced food. Walk. One Paston Place, Paston Place, Kemp Town: French/Italian - once, under previous proprietorship, Brighton's best restaurant but now struggling unsuccessfully to justify very high prices. Taxi. La Fourchette, Western Road: French - now Brighton's best food, and best ambiance, and reasonably priced for the quality (but not cheap - £21 per head for 2 courses plus drinks). Taxi. Hotel du Vin, side road off the seafront by the Old Ship hotel - longest wine list in the city, good food, relaxed atmosphere but pretentious. Expect a big bill at the end, however careful you are. The Ginger Man, Norfolk Square: French(ish) - good food but expensive, and with small space, and hence noisy if crowded. Taxi. Okinami, Queen's Road (Hove): very good sushi, etc., and reasonably priced. Deli version in London Road. There are also public houses serving reasonably good food, and many pasta, pizza and South Asian restaurants to which you can be directed by Brighton residents. So, find a resident of the city at the conference, and ask!
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