LGBTIQ+ History Club this sunday Brighton Museum and Art Gallery monthly LGBTIQ+ History Club. This coming Sunday – October 27th – from 2:30 History Club are back with a double bill of local historian Jane Traies, and local author Corinna Edwards-Colledge. Bloomsbury’s Hidden Neighbours: a lesbian love triangle in rural Sussex Jan By Contributor • 2 min read
Marriage equality will be legalised, and abortion will be decriminalised in Northern Ireland. Abortion and same-sex marriage are now legal in Northern Ireland after legislation passed by Westminster MPs has come into effect. By Contributor • 2 min read
Report exposes global reach of so-called ‘Conversion Therapy’ This report paints a chilling picture of the global prevalence of these barbaric practices which constitute cis-gender, heteronormative indoctrination. By Contributor • 3 min read
Tim Procter I was so happy to read the Thank You article in the August edition of GScene. THE acknowledgement of thirty three years working with people with HIV encouraged me to want to write a little more about my experiences at Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), Open Door and the changes to the benefits system ove By Contributor • 5 min read
Schools out for Northern Pride A LEADING North East charity is hosting a free event for parents and teachers, to demystify the new LGBT+ inclusive relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum. By Contributor • 2 min read
James Ledward’s funeral and celebration of his life James Ledward’s funeral and celebration of his life will take place on Saturday, 19th October at 12:00 midday in St. Mary’s Church, Kemp Town (61 St James’s St, Brighton BN2 1PR) It will be followed by a private cremation for family members only. We request that the dress code is colourful. At James By Contributor • 1 min read
BRIGHTON & HOVE COMMUNITY SOLIDARITY VIGIL AGAINST HATE CRIME The 8th Brighton & Hove Solidarity Vigil, organised by the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum (LGBT CSF), will be held on Wednesday October 16th 2019 outside the Rainbow Hub in St James St at 6pm. By Contributor • 2 min read
Gscene. An announcement James Ledward editor of our community magazine died on Thursday October 3rd 2019 after a short illness. Following his diagnosis in early September, James spent his final few weeks with those closest to him particularly his sister Rosalyn and his beloved husband Besi. Although James’ illness and pass By Contributor • 1 min read
James Ledward, editor of GScene Magazine and longtime champion of the LGBTQ communities in Brighton and Hove died this morning after a short illness. James Ledward, editor of GScene Magazine and longtime champion of the LGBTQ communities in Brighton and Hove died this morning after a short illness. His family request that theirs and James’ privacy be respected at this difficult time. James was a kind and passionate advocate of all members of our By Contributor • 1 min read
Munroe Bergdorf makes unequivocal statement of inclusivity for Black History Month British model and activist Munroe Bergdorf, a familiar face on international runways and at New York fashion week, has made a unequivocal statement of inclusivity for Black History Month. She encourages people to include, read and share “all black stories, including the contributions of black Briti By Contributor • 2 min read
B&HStandardWrightGemini Martin Fisher Foundation bus to challenge HIV stimga Alan Spink explains why having Martin Fisher, one of the world’s most significant authorities on HIV, acknowledged on the side of a Brighton and Hove bus, is particularly important to him. I am exhausted from telling people over the past 16 years that I am not a monster, I am not a dirty riddled per By Contributor • 4 min read
Outspoken: an evening of music and film for Parkersburg Pride Imagine being sacked from your job or prevented from renting a flat simply because of your sexual orientation or gender identity. As there’s no national law in the USA preventing this kind of discrimination, it happens all the time. By Contributor • 1 min read
