Hen and Stag Party Situation in Brighton and Hove

Brighton has long been a popular hen and stag party location for locals and foreign tourists. Even so, local residents and officials are concerned that, eventually, most of its residents will move out due to the current situation.

Some folks may not know that around 1,000 hen and stag parties go to Brighton and Hove every weekend. Last year, the city earned approximately £15 million from stag and hen parties. Clearly, the stag and hen industry is what keeps this city’s economy going. Still, the plea and feelings of local residents cannot be taken astride that easily especially since this industry is what’s causing their discontent.

How It Is in Brighton and Hove

There are around 300 party houses in the city with a regular flow of party people every weekend as of last year. Judging from the statistics mentioned above, families residing in areas near such houses say that their lives are miserable because of the noise and behavior of many revelers.

According to the chairman of the Economic Development and Culture Committee, those parties are part of the city’s appeal. He added that the fact that it is a party destination is what makes it attractive. However, he does acknowledge the complaints of local residents when he said, “we cannot diminish the aggravation and anxiety created in what should be family communities…”

Though the local government tries to “regulate” those party houses, there are just a number of businesses with too much property. Crown Gardens alone has 117 properties that cater to such parties. Brighton Holiday Homes possesses 96 properties too. All of those properties are “within the law,” but the owners, as businessmen, have failed to see how they affect the neighborhood.

Incidents Aside from the Disturbance

Though the disturbance caused by stag parties within the area can be a problem, there have only been two prosecutions related to those party houses. The partying and karaoke was just too much for local residents that the owners were fined £12,000 for breaching noise abatement notices.

That surely won’t stop other property owners that rent out their property to such parties. Even so, a number of them can learn from such incidents.

The Future of Hen and Stag Dos

In the past, residents could still tolerate the late night drinking, noise, music, and shouting because parties in the area were not as frequent. Now that there’s a party every weekend, they are starting to get more vocal.

It certainly makes life a lot more difficult for a Queen’s Park Road resident that’s nursing a baby and taking care of her husband that’s recovering from surgery. Such a ruckus can easily drive her nuts. Still, she places the blame on the council’s lack of planning rather than the party goers.

As some residents choose to move out, this means more property to acquire and rent out for people in the stag and hen industry. The question regarding moderation will really fall on the hands of Brighton and Hove’s local government.

Top 5 Reasons to Go to Barcelona This Summer

Summer is just around the corner and stags that are planning to have their stag party soon should start planning! Imagine going on a summer holiday/stag weekend in one of the best summer destinations in Europe… Barcelona. Blue skies, warm weather, hot Spanish women, and the beach are just some of the many things this city has to offer.

According to FHM, the Catalan city of Barcelona, Barca, is THE place to be. These are the top 5 reasons why stags should choose Barcelona for their stag party location this summer:

1. Stay in a Castle

If you always dreamed about being part of British royalty, you can stop dreaming and have the perfect stag do. You can be the lord of your own luxuriously furnished castle during your stay in Barca complete with courtyards, gardens, towers, and even a shisha room!

2. Beach in the Metropolis

Barca is actually an international city which means travelers can always get the big city experience. Though it is just like any other metropolis, this city has an amazing climate and a lovely beach. For those who do not know, Barcelona’s beach is actually man-made, but exceptionally beautiful!

3. Clubbing After Midnight

Stags that love to party or go clubbing will have a wonderful time in Barca. The nightlife in the Port Olympic will only come alive after midnight. So, after a day of other stag do activities, you can always get some rest first before enjoying the city’s nightlife.

4. Nou Camp

Nou Camp is the home of Barcelona’s famous football club! This stadium has a capacity of 99,354 which makes it the largest football stadium in Europe. It is the 6^th largest in the world. Don’t be so surprised if you happen to bump into Cesc Fabregas while you’re there.

5. GoCars

Why should you settle for go karts when you can use GoCars? You certainly won’t be confined to a particular race track as you can actually go around the city in one. Each GoCar is equipped with state of the art GPS technology which provides fun facts about the places you’re driving past. This is also the best way to explore the city if you do not really like the usual tours.

No doubt, there are a lot of other reasons why Barcelona is one of the hottest stag do destinations in Europe. Mouthwatering tapas, drinks on fire, an ice bar, and cruises are other cool stuff to look forward to. Make sure that your last moments of freedom are truly memorable and plan that summer stag do in Barcelona!

Is There Even Such a Thing as a Healthy Stag Party?

In line with the recent marathon Boston incident, here’s a little something for marathon runners. Those that have chosen to maintain a healthier lifestyle might find these tips useful as well.

Men in their twenties and thirties know how it’s like to be invited to a stag party left and right. After all, at that age, a lot of one’s friends start settling down which does call for such parties. Though most men will not have a problem enjoying such an occasion, some men with strict training regimens might have a problem. Still, if a close friend is getting married, not attending will not be an option.

Is there such a thing as a healthy stag party? That probably exists in the field of dreams, but in reality, there really isn’t such a thing. So, what can some men do about it? Here are some tips to maintain one’s fitness level despite attending one stag party after another.

Cross Training

Most marathon runners keep a strict fitness regimen to stay in good condition even when they are not exactly joining a marathon anytime soon. Cross training can be one good option to stay fit as it will allow them to maintain the aerobic fitness and condition.

Swimming and cycling are good alternative for cross training. A summer stag party or weekend by the beach will not be such a bad idea as one might get some time to actually swim. Swimming for thirty to sixty minutes will definitely help anyone stay in shape.

Be Safe

Stag parties tend to involve popular stag do activities like paintballing, quad biking, gorge walking, and at times, other extreme sports. As an athlete, you’d know that any sort of injury will directly mess with your training. To be on the safe side, try to save the drinking part for the evening.

By not drinking alcohol before such activities, you can avoid drunken injuries. Remember, a broken wrist, twisted ankle, or ruptured tendon can be bad for training.

Be Sensible

If you’re just a guest to the stag party, you can choose to drink more sensibly. This means choosing alcoholic beverages that are lower in alcohol content. It helps to know your limits as well. If you do, be sensible enough not go beyond that.

All of that might be impossible if you’re the one celebrating your stag party. But, as a close friend of the groom-to-be, you do not really have to drink as much or as heavily as the rest of the group.

Make sure that you’re properly hydrated as well and drink lots of water. Better yet, get some protein powder and make a protein shake before going out with the rest of the guys. Once you get back from a night on the town, you can drink it before going to bed to make sure your body gets something good to work with somehow.

All of this will also apply to women that will be attending hen parties or hen weekends. Just remember, have fun, but keep your wits about you and maintain your fitness level at the same time.