Health Sussex Beacon dedicate room to Professor Martin Fisher The Day Room at The Sussex Beacon has been dedicated to the life and work of leading HIV expert Professor Martin Fisher who died earlier this year. The room, which is used for support services for people living with HIV, was officially named The Martin Fisher room at the charity’s Annual General Mee By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South New research shows Brighton and Hove is a “trans-friendly city” The first ever trans needs assessment in Brighton and Hove finds the city is trans-friendly but discrimination, abuse and isolation is still a problem. Three years ago the Trans Equality Scrutiny Panel set out to ask what needed to be done to make things fairer for trans people in the city. This nee By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South PICTURE DIARY: Queens Arms 1st Birthday fundraiser A cabaret fundraiser organised by the Queens Arms in George Street on Sunday, September 27 raised a magnificent £1,153.32 for the work of the Brighton and Hove, LGBT Community Safety Forum. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
In The South Nominations open for Independent on Sunday ‘Rainbow List’ Nominations are now open for The Independent on Sunday’s Rainbow List, celebrating today’s 101 most influential lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) people in Britain as voted for by Independent on Sunday readers. This year will also see intersex people recognised for the first time. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Fundraising News Queens Arms raise over £1,150 for work of the LGBT Community Safety Forum A cabaret fundraiser organised by the Queens Arms in George Street on Sunday, September 27 raised a magnificent £1,153.32 for the work of the Brighton and Hove, LGBT Community Safety Forum. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove’s 500th Civil Partnership conversion Steve Bustin and John Williams, became the 500th couple to convert their Civil Partnership (CP) status to marriage at Brighton & Hove Register Office on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 10am. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Fundraising News ‘Only Men Allowed’ on Hospice Charity Walk Men across the City are being encouraged to take part in a 13 mile sponsored walk along the beautiful Sussex coast on Sunday, October 25 to raise funds for Martlets Hospice. The women of Brighton & Hove raised almost £80,000 for the Hospice at their Midnight Walk in June, so now event organisers are By Gary Hart • 3 min read
International News Charity condemns university’s student union for infringement of free speech The Pink Triangle Trust (PTT) has roundly condemned the University of Warwick’s Student Union for banning one of its patrons from addressing the University’s Atheists, Secularists and Humanists Society. The address was to have taken place next month. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News New board announced for Brighton Pride Social Impact Fund Brighton Pride have announced the formation of an independent board to facilitate the Social Impact Fund, a new incentive set up by Pride to benefit the city’s communities in the areas most affected by the social impact of the Pride weekend celebrations. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News Royal Pavilion ice rink returns for Christmas season Tickets are now on sale for the Royal Pavilion Ice Rink, which opens in Brighton on November 7, as organisers predict a special skate year if the forecasted big freeze happens this winter season. With the former Royal pleasure palace as the backdrop, huge rink side bar and restaurant with a 40 metre By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Outlet launches furniture range and donate commission to Albert Kennedy Trust from every sale Outlet, the Soho-based property services company, has launched its own range of furniture, home accessories and white goods in partnership with furniture business, David Phillips. Every penny of Outlet’s commission from sales will be donated to Albert Kennedy Trust, a not-for-profit organisation tha By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Politics Brighton & Hove Lib Dems win Penhaligon Award for recruitment of new members Brighton & Hove Liberal Democrats have won the Penhaligon award in recognition of their ability to recruit and enthuse new members. The award was presented by Liberal Democrat President Sal Brinton at the national party conference in Bournemouth on September 23. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
