Fundraising News ‘David at 90’ raises £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund The concert, organised to celebrate David Raven’s (aka Maisie Trollette) 90th Birthday, at the Brighton Dome on Sunday, July 23 raised £5,000 for the Brighton Rainbow Fund to distribute to local LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations as grants. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Comedy Ali Jay to bring Stand Up Sober Comedy Pride Fundraiser to the Ledward Centre on Thursday, August 3 The Ledward Centre is at the forefront of a growing movement in providing social spaces for those that prefer a cafe environment, away from pubs and clubs. By Chris Gull • 2 min read
News The Ledward Centre announces the return of Pride Family Day on Saturday, August 5 Jubilee Square and the Ledward Centre will be filled with games, entertainment, refreshments, a carousel, face painting, pamper sessions and mini minute makeovers. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Arts Cast for “David at 90” announced. West End and Brighton performers coming together for David Raven´s Birthday show Throughout David´s long career he has made friends with, mentored and supported many performers, both inside and outside of the drag world. On Sunday 23rd July many will come together to sing their hearts out for him, and to raise funds for The Brighton Rainbow Fund to distribute as grants to local By Chris Gull • 2 min read
Community News Fundraising season for The Brighton Rainbow Fund kicks off with Brighton Bear Weekend, and ends a month later with Brighton Pride. A Call Out to all fundraisers and donors. The Brighton Rainbow Fund is the charity founded 13 years ago by James Ledward and Paul Elgood as a central hub for community fundraising, distributing funds raised in the community to Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations and projects as grants. Grants are awarded in a fair and transparent w By Chris Gull • 2 min read
Bottom left to right. Alice. Clare, Helen, AJ, Finn, Ava Thomas, Katie Top left to right Carly-May, Rachel, Zoe Lyons, Andrada Community News Stand Up Sober comedy showcase at the Ledward Centre raises £600 Lead pic: Bottom left to right: Alice. Clare, Helen, AJ, Finn, Ava Thomas, Katie. Top left to right: Carly-May, Rachel, Zoe Lyons, Andrada A beginner’s comedy course ran for six weeks where participants learnt methods and techniques to create a stand-up comedy set. Ali Jay has worked in comedy for m By Chris Gull • 1 min read
News Clockem Rockem announce new butt carressing swimwear collection CLOCKEM ROCKEM is a men’s fashion brand formed in 2022. This gay owned company launched a fabulous butt-caressing swimwear range. Established in Nottingham and the passion project of married couple Shaun and Paul Swift, the boys decided to have a pop at creating and making the kind of swimwear and c By Chris Gull • 4 min read
Donnez leur de la brioche News At Last..photographs for exhibition at The Ledward Centre are released by UPS. Photographs by French photographer Romain Berger, (profile of Romain and his work) destined for an exhibition at The Ledward Centre due to open on May 15th were held up at a UPS distribtion depot for more than 3 weeks. “Provocative and kitsch are two of many ways that you can describe Romain Berger By Chris Gull • 1 min read
News The Ledward Centre is looking for an experienced Cafe Manager The Ledward Centre, Brighton & Hove´s new LGBTQ+ Community and Cultural Centre, has recently finished upgrading its comfortable Cafe, and is looking for an experienced manager to lead them through developing the extended food offer, bring fresh ideas for cafe based events, and to manage the team of By Chris Gull • 1 min read
News The Ledward Centre to host three Eurovision Watch Parties The Ledward Centre (TLC) is hosting watch parties for the Eurovision Semi Finals, the Eurovision Grand Final, and supporting Stand For Ukraine Brighton & Hove, which is a local community group created to support the Ukrainian community of Brighton & Hove and promote Ukrainian history and culture. By Chris Gull • 2 min read
In The South The Ledward Centre to live screen Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s Football fixtures The first match to be screened live is Brighton & Hove Albion WFC vs Everton on Wednesday, April 19 at 7pm. The comfortable cafe will be serving teas, coffees, soft drinks and snacks. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Community News ‘David at 90’: David Raven’s 90th Birthday to be celebrated with a Gala Concert at Brighton Dome in July The Brighton Rainbow Fund is inviting everyone to join in the celebrations to mark a milestone birthday of a remarkable man and his remarkable career, and to raise funds to distribute as grants to local LGBTQ+ and HIV projects. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
