In The South Scottish setback on future of civil partnerships The Equality Network, Scotland’s national lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) equality charity, has expressed surprise and disappointment at the position taken by the Scottish Government on the future of civil partnership. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South New local weekly radio chat show for people living with HIV launched After the successful launch of his book HIV Happy, local writer Paul Thorn now has a weekly radio chat show. It’s called the HIV Happy Hour and will be broadcast on Radio Reverb for the first time on Thursday October 1 at 7pm, and then at the same time each week thereafter. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South Today is Bisexual Visibility Day! The Council LGBT Workers’ Forum are celebrating Bisexual Visibility Day with two social events later this afternoon. If you would like to meet someone to go along with or to meet outside the venue, look for the Brighton Bothways purple unicorn mascot which will be on the table at both the café and t By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Health Do you have a life limiting illness? Many lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans people do not receive the support they need when facing a life-limiting illness. A project is currently being carried by out researchers at the Cicely Saunders Institute, King’s College London, to find out why this may be, and what can be done to improve the By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Health Health Wealth and Happiness Day – Thursday, October 1 There is still time to book a FREE place at Health Wealth and Happiness DAY, which is an opportunity for people aged 50 and over living with HIV to find out more about HIV and ageing. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
The Brighton Centre General News Full council meetings will move to fully accessible venue Following concerns raised by campaigners over the suitability of Brighton Town Hall as a venue for full council meetings, the next meeting of the full council will be moved to the Brighton Centre. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Fundraising News Legends crowned best business supporter of Pride 2015 Legends bar and hotel awarded medal for ‘Best Business Supporter’ of Pride 2015 at the Pride Business Award Ceremony hosted by comedienne Zoe Lyons at the Brighton Hilton Metropole. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
In The South Increase of police activity at Dukes Mound There will be an increase of police activity at Dukes Mound over the next few weeks. Police are increasing overt patrols after becoming aware of at least four young males frequenting the area and engaging in sexual activity for money. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
International News Sweden to host EuroPride in 2018 Two cities, one country – Stockholm Pride and Gothenburg’s West Pride collaborate to host EuroPride 2018. EuroPride organisers have chosen Stockholm Pride and West Pride in Gothenburg to host EuroPride in both cities in the summer of 2018. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Health Martin Fisher Foundation launched at Brighton Dome Cllr Warren Morgan, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, welcomed delegates from all over the globe to launch the Martin Fisher Foundation at the Brighton Dome yesterday, September 14 and committed the city to achieving ZERO deaths from HIV. By Gary Hart • 3 min read
Arts Insurers Guevara sponsor charity’s new choir RISE up singing Guevara pledges new ‘social’ approach to insurance and sponsor the charity’s new choir, RISE up singing. RISE offers practical help to people affected by domestic abuse in the form of advice, refuge space and education. Each year the charity helps over 1,800 women in Sussex and their families to rec By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Fundraising News Bear-Patrol ‘Bring and Buy Sale’ at Queens Arms Bear Patrol hold their annual bring and buy sale at the Queens Arms this Saturday, September 19. All profits from the sale will go directly to The Sussex Beacon who offer specialist care and support for men, women and families affected by HIV. The Beacon is open 365 days a year, and helps people man By Gary Hart • 1 min read
