LGBTQ+ News Worthing Borough Council marks Pride Month with Big Listen event The Council has also given the town a colourful make over for Pride Month and Worthing Pride By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Members of LGBTQ+ swimming group Out to Swim set out to conquer the English Channel After months of hard work and training, members of LGBTQ+ swimming group Out to Swim will today set off to conquer the English Channel. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Loganair launches UK’s first-ever Pride Jet Loganair is Northern Pride’s official airline partner and is supporting their health and wellbeing zones with volunteer staff, which have become one of the festival’s main attractions. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Exhibitions Out of the Artist: first LGBTQ+ exhibition at Worthing Museum and Gallery to run till September 2023 Out of the Artist, a free exhibition creating a safe and accepting space for local independent LGBTQ+ artists to creatively share their voice and personal experiences, free from restrictions and discrimination, is currently showing at Worthing Museum and Gallery till September 10, 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Osaro to perform on main stage of this year’s Worthing Pride Osaro said: “Through my music I have always aimed to inspire, unify and encourage the celebration of diversity within our community and others.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland calls for opt-out HIV testing in Scotland’s emergency departments Opt-out HIV testing in Scotland’s emergency departments should be introduced as a matter of urgency if Scotland is to meet its 2030 goal of eliminating new transmissions of HIV, says Terrence Higgins Trust Scotland By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Film The 10th Annual Trans Pride Film Showcase to take place at Duke of York’s Picturehouse in Brighton on Thursday, July 13 with films handpicked by My Genderation Immerse yourself in a collection of thought-provoking short films celebrating transgender narratives from across the globe. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents present Drag Brunch and Beyond with Alfie Ordinary and Lazy Susan at Arcobaleno on Sunday, July 30 Hosted by drag superstars Alfie Ordinary and Lazy Susan, and featuring live performances, brunch, raffle, live music and more, the event takes place at Arcobaleno on Sunday, July 30 from 12.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jobs Brighton & Hove skills and employment fair at Brighton Centre on Friday, June 23 Brighton & Hove City Council working in partnership with the Sussex Council of Training Providers (SCTP) to bring the Brighton & Hove City Skills and Employment Fair 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Women criminalised for historic same-sex activity to be pardoned Fighting With Pride, the LGBTQ+ veterans’ charity, has reacted to an announcement from the Home Office that a scheme pardoning those criminalised for historic, alleged same-sex activity will be expanded to women convicted or cautioned under any repealed or abolished offences. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend GET VOTING! Participants of Mr Brighton Bear 2023 announced The Mr Brighton Bear competition, now in its fifth year, promises to be bigger and better than ever, with six handsome and charismatic participants ready to win hearts and the coveted title. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Pride Trans Pride Brighton & Hove drops Supporter Wristbands Trans Pride Brighton & Hove has dropped beautifully designed fabric souvenir wristbands to wear and keep. By Graham Robson • 1 min read