In The South
Top QC to receive lifetime achievement award at Scotland’s first LGBTI Awards celebrating contributions to equality. In recognition of one of his main achievements, and to mark the 35th anniversary of the decriminalisation of sex between men in Scotland, Derek Ogg QC from Glasgow will receive the Eq
In The South
The Historic Market Town of Totnes in rural Devon, saw its third Pride event at the weekend, with more than 1,000 people attending.
In The South
International Lesbian and Gay travel association returns to Canada’s premier LGBT destination in 2018. The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association is Canada-bound in 2018, bringing its Annual Global Convention to Toronto for the second time in the association’s history.
Fundraising News
People in Brighton are most likely to raise money and/or campaign for international charities, in the UK according to the Attitudes to International Aid survey.
In The South
Brighton-based charity will mark World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 by providing free training to the local community.
Arts
Influential Japanese street artist Lady Aiko will transform the alleyway between Black Lion Street and Bartholomew Square in Brighton city centre with a dramatic new mural.
Food & Drink
The Costume Games are the brainchild of MOSHIMO, Brighton’s popular Japanese restaurant, and will be taking place over five days (September 16 – 20), leading up to a weekend Costume Carnival which will be part of the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup celebrations.
General News
Green Councillors call public meeting to discuss plans to save Brunswick Town Post Office at The Old Market, Hove, on Thursday, September 3, at 6pm. As part of a campaign to stop the closure of Brunswick Town’s Crown Post Office at 22 Western Road, local Green councillors are organising a ‘World Caf
Features
Voting closes in a few short weeks to decide which city or town is the National Curry Capital of Britain 2015. This year National Curry week takes place from October 12-18 when the winner of National Curry Capitol of Britain will be announced.
In The South
For the first time in history, Totnes Town Council has raised the rainbow flag over Totnes Civic Hall, as a sign of solidarity for LGBT+ people in Totnes and beyond. During the moving ceremony, onlookers enjoyed a special performance by Totnes Community Choir Global Harmony and Totnes Women’s Choir
General News
Residents are being asked for their views on a possible change to the hours in which George Street in Hove is closed to traffic. At present George Street is pedestrianised from Monday to Saturday between 10am and 6pm from April 1 to October 30, and between 10am and 4pm from November 1 to March 31.
Arts
Gscene have a pair of free tickets, value £150, to give away for entry to the new family music and arts festival, Together the People, at Preston Park this weekend Saturday, September 5.