Features & Longread FEATURE: Dykes on Bikes® a global phenomenon The idea for a Sussex, UK, Dykes on Bikes® club was born following the first ever UK gay biker rally in the summer of 2011. Club founder, Floss Bradley and Julie Mars who also attended the rally decided to start their very own Sussex, UK, Dykes On Bikes® chapter. By Gary Hart • 4 min read
General News Brighton Pride social impact grants announced A dance school for vulnerable women, a sports club for older people and children playing in one of the city’s biggest parks are among those to benefit from a total of more than £4,000 of grants. The money was raised from the tens of thousands of people who turned the city into a carnival of colour l By Gary Hart • 4 min read
Fundraising News Dolph and friends raise £1,200 for Sussex Beacon It may have been Boxing Day in Dolph Zahid’s household on Hove seafront, but the spirit of Christmas giving continued. Dolph invited a number of friends to attend an evening party on Boxing day at his home, and requested that each guest bring one or items that could be raffled to raise funds for the By Gary Hart • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News London based LGBT+ mental health charity to close PACE, the London-based LGBT+ mental health charity will close and cease operating on January 29, 2016. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Rainbow lanyard scheme promotes ‘environment of openness’ Last February, Central and North West London (CNWL), NHS, became the first NHS Trust to launch rainbow-coloured NHS lanyards for staff. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
General News New Report assesses inequality in Solomon Islands A new report published by the Equal Rights Trust exposes the extent of discrimination and inequality experienced by groups including women; persons with disabilities; lesbian, gay and bisexual persons; and persons living with HIV in Solomon Islands. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Fundraising News Donation enables family members to stay with terminally ill patients Martlets Hospice receives £1,625 to fund two beds for partners and family members of terminally ill patients in Brighton. The donation was made by the Santander Foundation which offers grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged people in local communities. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South HIV charity criticises absence of gender identity and LGBT in Sex and Relationships Education in PSHE Bill Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) criticises absence of gender identity and LGBT in Sex and Relationships Education, as second reading of PSHE bill approaches. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Health Popular Sexual Health Services Clinical Director retires Tributes have been paid to the Clinical Director of Central North West London’s (CNWL) Sexual Health Services, Dr Danielle Mercey, who is leaving the NHS after more than 30 years as a doctor. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South Construction companies to attend careers fair at Student Pride Six of the biggest construction firms in the UK will be attending a careers fair, the biggest of its kind in the UK, during National Student Pride from February 5-7 as part of LGBT History Month. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: LGBT History Month events at Worthing Library Al Brookes, author of ‘The Gift of Looking Closely’ will be presenting two friendly, safe, supportive workshops at Worthing Library during LGBT History Month. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Health Pressure mounts to offer PrEP on NHS Central North West London (CNWL), NHS Foundation Trust add their voice to calls for once-a-day drug to prevent HIV infection be offered on the NHS. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
