News Christmas Tree By the Sea: Charity Christmas tree lighting event to be hosted by Brighton seafront attractions Brighton’s seafront is set to glow brighter than ever this year as local businesses join forces for the first-time on Saturday, November 25 at 1pm for a festive Christmas lights switch-on event, in support of The Starr Trust charity, which removes roadblocks for disadvantaged young people aged betwe By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flags from Brighton Town Hall and Hove Town Hall on Transgender Day of Remembrance Monday, November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), which is observed annually to honour the memory of people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence and raise awareness of the immense suffering and harm caused by transphobia. In a display of solidarity, Brighton & Hove By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Customers of Shutterly Fabulous in Hove raise £1,450 for Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard Customers of Shutterly Fabulous, a Hove-based company which sells and fits shutters, raised a fabulous £1,450 for Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard. Fifty pounds was donated to the charity for every order placed from customers in the BN postcode area during this year’s Pride season. Brighton & Hove By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News National LGBTI organisations in Scotland welcome publication of Scottish Government’s Non-Binary Equality Action Plan Seven national LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex) organisations in Scotland have welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s Non-Binary Equality Action Plan, which you can read HERE. Scottish Trans, Equality Network, LGBT Youth Scotland, Stonewall Scotland, LGBT Heal By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Conduct of eight police officers to be investigated following a re-investigation into how the murders of Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor were originally handled The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the conduct of five current and three former Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers following a re-investigation into how the murders of Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor were originally handled. Al By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “Everyone has a right to travel without fear.” One in five LGBTQ+ people have experienced hate crime on London transport network in the past year Out In London – LGBTQ+ people’s safety on the London transport network, a new survey conducted by LGBTQ+ anti-abuse charity Galop, on behalf of independent passenger watchdog London Travelwatch, has revealed the extent of abuse, harassment and violence faced by the LGBTQ+ community when travelling i By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton LGBTIQ+ History Club: Marking World AIDS Day on Sunday, November 26 Brighton LGBTIQ+ History Club returns on Sunday, November 26 for an afternoon of stories, talks, and local(ish) heritage! For this end of November edition, they will be meeting at Brighton Museum to remember local friends and explore and discuss stories from HIV activists, historians, and researcher By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Music “I cannot wait!” Jane McDonald announces new tour, WITH ALL MY LOVE, which includes Brighton Centre date Star of stage and screen and singing sensation Jane McDonald is to return to the stage in 2024 with a tour which includes a Brighton Centre date on November 10, 2024. With All My Love will see Jane travel to more than 20 theatres and arenas across the UK, performing the songs you love as well […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ Choirs Rainbow Chorus seeks piano accompanist The Rainbow Chorus, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ choir, is seeking a piano accompanist. Rainbow Chorus is a SATB performing choir with around 80 members performing public concerts in July and December plus a number of community performances throughout the year, including World AIDS Day and Trans Day of By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Raise a Mug for Mermaids This November, trans rights charity Mermaids is asking you and your colleagues to grab a cuppa, enjoy a slice of cake, and Raise a Mug for Mermaids. If your organisation is dedicated to promoting inclusion, Raise a Mug for Mermaids is an easy, fun way to start positive conversations about gender div By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Theatre Royal Shakespeare Company and Royal Court Theatre announce London transfer of Cowbois – bringing rollicking queer western to the capital The Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) and Royal Court Theatre have announced the London transfer of Charlie Josephine’s rollicking queer western Cowbois. Due to popular demand the play will run at the Royal Court’s Jerwood Theatre Downstairs between January 11 – February 10, 2024. Co-Directed by Char By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lesbian love scenes cut from Love Actually resurface 20 years later Christmas rom com Love Actually turns 20 this year – and we feel ancient! Writer and director Richard Curtis has described in a DVD that a lesbian love story woven into the story had to be cut from the final version when an element in another story was changed. The plot involved Anne Reid, the […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
