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Need a bar, a kayak, a restaurant or driving lessons? Then look no further as here in the BMF Brighton & Hove Directory are services owned or recommended by our members or instructors.

Swedish & Sports Massage: Nothing better following a strenuous BMF session than a massage to help keep DOMS away.  BMF member Fiona is a qualified Sports Massage and Swedish Massage Therapist. Trained at Wilbury School of Natural Therapy and Brighton & Hove City College, Fiona has recently taken on a treatment room at Brighton & Hove Therapies in Poets Corner, just off Portland Road. Offering competitive rates and a 'special offer' for fellow members of BMF:

Special Offer for British Military Fitness
Initial 30 minute Consultation £30
30 minutes Sports Massage £22 for the first 5 treatments (£25 normal price)
60 minutes Sports Massage £30 for the first 5 treatments (£35 normal price)

Sessions available Wednesday afternoon and evening, Fiona is also happy to do mobile visits.  Full details atwww.brightonandhovetherapies.com

Pilates and Nutrition: BMFer Penny is a Pilates Instructor and Nutritional Therapist and has been working in this field for five years.

Core Pilates, Pilates Classes
The perfect compliment to BMF-ing, Pilates gives you lots of core stability work, lots of stretching and teaches the correct postural alignment to help prevent injuries. Penny runs 8 classes a week in Brighton and Hove including Pilates for Runners, invaluable for any of you that are undertaking the marathon this year or even if you’re just a Sunday runner. 10% off initial private session for BMFers. Email penny@corepilates.co.uk, call 07904 472605 or visit www.corepilates.co.uk

Core Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy
Penny is also a qualified nutritional therapist and can advise you on nutrition for health, for weight management (gaining or losing) plus complaints such as digestive issues, allergies, fatigue and sports injuries / inflammation. Diet and exercise go hand in hand, so get the best out of your health. 10% off initial consultation session for BMFers. Email penny@corenutrition.co.uk, call 07904 472605 or visit www.corenutrition.co.uk

Sports Nutrition & Nutrition Therapy: Whether you are looking for sports nutrition advice, or simply want to develop a healthy relationship with food, why not treat yourself to a nutritional health MOT?

Lucy McCrickard of LGM Nutrition, based on Kingsway, Hove, is offering a 10% discount off all consultations to fellow BMF'ers if they let her know when they book. GIFT VOUCHERS are also availble to treat your friends and family.

Contact Lucy on Tel: 07941 062229, e-mail: lucy@lgmnutrition.co.uk or via www.lgmnutrition.com

Plumber: At last a plumber we can really recommend, Kurt is available for all your plumbing needs, really friendly bloke. 07970 736 360

Sports & Postural Therapists: Studio57 Clinic treat all soft tissue injuries from Achilles tendonitis to lower back problems. They use a variety of techniques including deep tissue massage, ultra sound and rehabilitation stretching and strengthening programmes. Studio57 also has an in house pilates instructor and nutritional advisor. 01273 711399 www.studio57clinic.co.uk

Vroom By The Sea: Scooter, motorcycle and lifestyle hire. Click here for all the details. 10% discount to BMF members.

Martlet Kayak Club: Brighton sea front. Get on the water for just £74 per year (£133 family). This includes kit, kayak and coaching (beginners welcome) no added session cost on top. The club is open Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The club also run lots of trips throughout the year in the UK and abroad. www.martletkayakclub.info

Driving Instructor: John Farr, a former Royal Marines Commando, is now an excellent driving instructor. We know this because he managed to get Keith to pass first time, there is hope for everyone. 07904 186740 

Bizzare Tomato:Roz makes fantastic bracelets and necklaces. She sources her materials from all round the world including Silver from Thailand and Isreal, Pearls from China and Kyanite from Kenya. These make excellent gifts and can suit everyones budget however large or small. www.bizarretomato.co.uk

Run: If you need any new running kit this is the shop to go to in Hove. They really know their stuff and will get you the right trainers for your style of running. Mention BMF and get you should get a 10% discount.  www.run-shop.co.uk

Beauty Therapist & Remedial Massage:Melissa Stepney has been an established Beauty Therapist, Remedial Massuese and Advanced Electrologist for 21 years. If in need of some "Me" time give Mel a call. melissastepney@onetel.com 01273 557238

Kemp Town Directory:Dave Maden supplies an excellent professional directory distributed in Kemp Town. If you would like your business included please email him at dave@blackhatproductions.co.uk

Concepts Defence:The best ever BMF Instructor Les has been studying and teaching Wing Chun, made famous by Bruce Lee. This form of self defence is quick to learn and is for all abilities. www.conceptsdefence.com

Water:Life is bottled water with a difference. At it's heart is a simple promise. For every litre you drink, Life promises to fund the delivery of a litre of water to a developing community. Peter Papanichola, a BMF member, is the Director. www.lifepurewater.com

The Jog Shop: Another excellent shop for running kit that is in Brighton, near Amex. The staff again are very knowledgable and helpful. www.jogshop.co.uk

Brighton and Hove Hockey Club: Almost certainly the best hockey club in Sussex, combining good hockey and a great social scene. They have 8 Mens & 6 Ladies teams so all standards are catered for. Especially looking for new ladies to join. Even Dave has joined! Please speak to BMF member Alistair (Thompo). www.brightonandhovehockeyclub.net

Yummy Mummy Maternity: Zoe runs the largest maternity shop on the South Coast stocking everything from occasion dresses to maternity jeans. She stocks fashionable maternity clothes from sizes 6-22 for every occasion. www.yummymummymaternity.co.uk

Scherwing Production Ltd: For all corporate and private party entertainment. Scherwing use the best young musicians in London and create a great night of Swing music with a difference - Rock Swings take recent rock and pop tunes and arrange them in the style of Sinatra and other greats from yesteryear - think Big Band Meets Boy Band. For more info on the other acts available and to listen to a demo please go to: www.scherwing.com 08709 194394

The Stag Company:If anyone would like an adrenalin filled activity/drinking weekend anywhere in the UK or Europoe then visit www.thestagcompany.com and speak to Nick for a hefty discount.

Sevendials Restaurant: Very fine dining at an award winning restaurant. Ideal for romantic evenings, wedding ceremonies/receptions, birthdays and business lunches. Sam Metcalfe, owner, head chef and keen BMFer has said any BMF member and their guests are welcome to a free glass of house wine Monday to Thursday. www.sevendialsrestaurant.co.uk

The Tin Drum: Relaxed bars with good food and great staff. There are 4 to choose from: Hove, Sevendials, Fiveways and Kemp Town. Owned by one of our 'oldest' members, David Radtke, and he is always good for a free beer if you catch him in any. www.tindrum.co.uk

Murasaki: This is a great Japanese Restaurant in Sevendials. The food is excellent and if you think Japanese food is nothing but raw fish you have got to go and try this place to realise it is much more than that.  01273 775771

Hove Park Cafe: Friendly cafe in Hove Park near the tennis courts. Ideal for a coffee and snack after a session or if you really can't face BMF on the Sunday morning this place does a mean hangover busting full English. Can be booked for kids parties. 01273 727003

Clay Shooting & Quad Biking: Fancy a team day out or need a stag/hen do venue? BMF member James Peckham runs both just down the road in Findon. Great facilities and great fun. www.tanksandtargets.co.uk

Copywriter: The reason BMF member Paul Sharville has worn a blue bib for so long is that he spends all day writing fresh, compelling business copy instead of doing burpees. His writing style is as original as his sit-up technique, so if you need a professional copywriter for your website or any other design, advertising or marketing projects, you can call Paul on 07771 717753 or visit his website: www.paulsharville.com   

Tai Hair & Beauty: BMF'er Sherri is owner of Tai Hair & Beauty located on Blatchington Road, Hove and is offering 50% reduction to all members and Instructors on their first visit with 20% reduction for subsequent visits, a fantastic offer even for the folically challenged instructors.  Give Sherri a call on 01273 202073   

Pure Alpine Holidays: is a tour operator specialising in tailor-made tennis and ski holidays, offering a selection of resorts where people can play tennis indoor in winter, and in a stunning alpine settings in summer. The resorts also offer a great range of activities for non-skiers, it's the perfect solution for groups or couples with different interest. We pride ourselves to provide exceptional service to our clients, and being tennis players and skiers ourselves, we have a complete understanding of what you would expect for a perfect holidays. www.purealpineholidays.co.uk

Children's Toys: One of our BMF members is running an online business in childrens toys - aimed at youngsters from 0 to 7 years. Take a look at their website: http://www.toy-warehouse.net/    
     

Westdene Butchers: Great family run business with everything you need for BBQs, roasts and your Christmas meat. It has the best biltong and boeworst outside of Africa. Can be found on Eldred Avenue in Westdene, the nice part of town!      

Roofers: K.B Roofing comes highly recommended, quick, efficient, tidy and good rates. 01273 508 815