Welcome

The Friends of Palmeira and Adelaide was established in 1997 as a residents association to improve the environment and amenities of Palmeira Mansions, Palmeira Square and Adelaide Crescent.  

We live in one of the South coast’s premier heritage sites comprising an architectural set-piece of Grade 2 and 2* early and mid 19th Century Listed Buildings. The elegant square and crescent sweep around two gardens within the Brunswick Town Conservation Area.

Our aim is to benefit all those who live in the area, and to support our community of local residents. We strive to create equal opportunities and good relations amongst all members of our community.


  • Winter Bird Feeding Program

    Winter Bird Feeding Program

    With thanks to the generous donations from the community and recent grants from the Lottery Fund, we have been able to continue our birdfeeder campaign this winter, adding three new feeders and purchase of 50kg of birdseed and suet.  We keep feeders topped up through the winter months with the help of local resident Rosemary…

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  • Christmas Coffee Morning

    Christmas Coffee Morning

    We will be hosting a Friends Christmas coffee morning on the 13th December @ 11.30am-1.30pm. Pop along and see the Christmas Decorations at Number 10 and meet some neighbours. On the back of the success and reception of the last coffee morning our events organiser Janie Ranger (10 Palmeira Sq) has kindly agreed to host…

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  • Hove Residents and Outdoor Events Meeting

    Hove Residents and Outdoor Events Meeting

    The council would like to invite you to the next Hove resident and outdoor events meeting due to take place on Tuesday 10th December, in the Hove Park Café from 4pm until 6pm. The Hove Park Café is situated in Hove Park. This meeting will discuss the 2025 events programme in Hove including Hove Park,…

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  • City Plan 2041 Consultation

    City Plan 2041 Consultation

    Have your say. Brighton & Hove City Council has started preparing a review of the City Plan and have published a City Plan 2041 Key Issues Consultation document for public consultation.

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  • Awarded 1st Central Insurance Fund

    Awarded 1st Central Insurance Fund

    We are pleased to announce 1st Central Insurance has awarded us £300 towards our community projects.

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  • Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

    Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

    On Friday, November 22nd November, Mayor of Brighton and Hove Councillor Mohammed Asaduzzaman will be switching on the Christmas tree lights at 4.45pm at the Floral Clock There will also be a chance to climb aboard the festive Brighton and Hove Buses’ Santa bus which will be parked at the square ahead of its first…

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  • £281 rasied – Halloween Coffee Morning

    £281 rasied – Halloween Coffee Morning

    Thanks to everyone who was able to make the coffee morning it was spooktacular. It was great to be able to bring these back and we hope to do more in the future. With the Halloween Coffee morning and donations we raised £281 to fund and support our community activities.

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Drone photography by Julius Gwyer

A passion for our local area

The aims of the association are to act for the residents in preserving and improving the gardens and general amenity of the area. 

Membership & Community

The Friends of Palmeira and Adelaide’ (FOPA) is a residents association for Palmeira and Adelaide area and membership is open to all who reside in the area. Creating a community for our area within our City.

Gardens

We are working to develop a group of volunteers that meet on a regular basis in the gardens to support Brighton and Hove City Council with gardening activities 

Actively liaises with other local organisations

  • The Council – Planning and Conservation
  • The Council – CityParks
  • The Council – CityClean
  • The Police – Law and order issues
  • Local Councillors

Socials

We also arrange social activities such as a Christmas party, Summer party and Coffee mornings..

Facebook Group

We have an active Facebook group, promoting our news, local events and activities and provides a space for members to discuss our area.

Fundraising

FOPA is a residents association run by volunteers and is reliant on the kind donations of its members. We appreciate all donations and are always looking for new ways to raise much needed funds.