Mental Health New report on LGBTQ+ migration, social isolation and distress Pathways between LGBTQ migration, social isolation & distress, a report between researchers from the Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender at the University of Brighton and Brighton-based LGBTQ mental health charity MindOut, has been released. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health ‘Be Sure. Know the Four’: London boroughs launch new HIV prevention campaign The multi-media social marketing campaign highlights the effectiveness of HIV prevention and encourages key affected groups to reject complacency By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Powerlifting set to return to Gay Games in Guadalajara in November 2023 This will be the first time in almost a decade that Gay Games Powerlifting will take place. The LGBT Powerlifting Union has announced they will be assisting Gay Games Guadalajara 2023 in the delivery and promotion of the Powerlifting event – which will mean that powerlifting will be restored to its By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall report reveals Britain is becoming a ‘Rainbow Nation’ The report reveals ‘stark differences’ between the generations – with more younger people identifying as lesbian, gay, bi and trans. In ‘Gen Z’, only 71% of people identify as straight (compared to 91% of ‘Baby Boomers’), and 14% of people identify as bi or pansexual (compared to just 2% of ‘Baby Bo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News £200,000 raised at Terrence Higgins Trust’s 40th anniversary gala Throughout the evening, guests heard of the incredible advances that have been made in HIV treatment, prevention and care. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Programme to improve West Sussex mental health inpatient services complete The NHS in Sussex has announced that a programme to significantly improve mental health inpatient services in West Sussex for adults, older people and those living with dementia has been fully implemented. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pic: Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents News Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Club announces friendly development game against Reading Renegades RFC After a long pre-season, Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents, the gay and inclusive rugby union club based in Brighton & Hove, has announced a friendly development game against good friends, Reading Renegades RFC, at Hove Rugby Club on Saturday, October 8 from 3pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Clock Tower Sanctuary appoints new Chair and Vice Chair Clock Tower Sanctuary, a charity supporting young people experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove, has announced the appointment of a new Chair and Vice Chair. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News New report reveals impact of substance use on LGB young people The Mix, a charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile, has released a new report which looks at how young LGB people are impacted by substance use, and reveals how LGB communities are more likely to experience mental health challenges wit By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts UK Jewish Film Festival to return in November with LGBTQ+ strand LGBTQ+ cinema is well represented with three films from Israel that tackle a diversity of issues By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Over 300 portraits from Chris Jepson’s ‘The Identity Project’ now on show at Barbican Centre Over 300 portraits from The Identity Project now on show in London’s prestigious Barbican Centre By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Cred: Hard On Competition GIVEAWAY: Win tickets to Treasure Island Media’s first UK fetish party in 10 years Scene Magazine has teamed up with gay porn studio Treasure Island Media to offer readers x2 (one pair or two individuals) tickets to the studio’s first UK party in 10 years at London sex and fetish club, Hard On, on Saturday, October 15 from 10pm-5am, a year ahead of the 25th anniversary of Treasure By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Ambassador Theatre Group Productions present MOTHER GOOSE starring Ian McKellen, John Bishop and Mel Giedroyc at Theatre Royal Brighton Ambassador Theatre Group Productions has announced its UK and Ireland tour of the pantomime MOTHER GOOSE will open at Theatre Royal Brighton on Saturday, December 3 and tickets are on sale now. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton Queer History Club Presents: A Brighton Dome Special Join Brighton Queer History Club in the Museum Lab in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery on Sunday, October 30 for a journey into the rich history of LGBTQ+ culture of Brighton Dome since it became a concert hall in 1867. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
National News One in two people experiencing more anxiety about being able to pay their bills than last year, warns British Psychological Society The British Psychological Society (BPS) has warned of a potential mental health crisis this winter as it publishes new figures that reveal one in two people are experiencing anxiety about being able to pay their bills as a result of the cost of living crisis. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
National News Expert group submits report to Scottish Government on ending conversion practices National LGBTQ+ equality charity the Equality Network has welcomed the Scottish Government’s publication of the report of the Expert Advisory Group on conversion practices, also known as ‘conversion therapy’. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
The Big Drag Pageant 2022 at the Brighton Spiegeltent. Photo by Danny Fitzpatrick – DFphotography.co.uk Arts Brighton Fringe to make next year’s festival as affordable as possible for artists during the cost of living crisis Brighton Fringe is set to open its registration for the 2023 festival, which will take place Friday, May 5 – Sunday, June 4, with a focus on being as affordable as possible for artists during the cost of living crisis. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
A page from Freddie Mercury’s childhood stamp album © The Postal Museum LGBTQ+ News The Postal Museum celebrates British Pride with half term activities inspired by Freddie Mercury’s childhood stamp collection This October half term (Saturday, October 22 – Sunday, October 30), the Postal Museum in London is launching a range of activities inspired by Freddie Mercury’s childhood stamp album, his musical legacy and the recent issue of Royal Mail postage stamps celebrating Pride 50, which explore the history By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts New exhibition ‘Queering Photography II: Identity Displaced’ to be shown at the Ledward Centre from Saturday, October 8 Socially Engaged Art Salon has announced its new exhibition Queering Photography II: Identity Displaced will be shown at the Ledward Centre in Brighton from Saturday, October 8, 3-6pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South All welcome at Brighton Marina Jiu Jitsu Academy! “All are welcome; we have an open door policy that embraces everyone from different races, sexualities, genders and religions. We only ask one thing, that is to respect one other.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Stories of Gender exhibition at Leeds City Museum on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9 Stories of Gender brings together personal narratives of people from West Yorkshire who have lived experiences of gender identity and insights they have to offer others. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Björk releases her tenth studio album, ‘fossora’ – a reflection on roots, grounding, love and family in the context of an underground mushroom world The new album finds Björk nesting at home in Iceland through the pandemic long enough to set down roots – both literally in her hometown Reykjavík and symbolically. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Queer East to team up with Lewes Depot and Fabrica Gallery in October Queer East is a LGBTQ+ film festival that showcases rarely-seen queer cinema from East and Southeast Asia By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Researchers seek participants for a LGBTQ+ Welfare and Assets study A group of researchers are currently recruiting participants for a LGBTQ+ Welfare and Assets study, which is a joint project between University of Stirling, University of Nottingham, Sheffield Hallam University, and Vanderbilt University in the United States. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
