Fundraising News Have a (whip) crackin’ good time – and dig deep – at Sussex Beacon’s Bizarre Bazaar Stock up on fetish wear, leatherware & accessories, kinky clothing, rubber gear, whips & chains, masks/blindfolds and hoods, adult literature/DVDs and XXX artwork – all while supporting the vital work of this local HIV charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Calls for Census 2021 data to be used to increase mental health resources for LGBTQ+ community in Kent Organisers of Medway Pride and Kent Pride, along with drag queen River Medway, have called on the government to use Census 2021 data to increase mental health resources for the LGBTQ+ community in Kent. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
International News Hundreds pay their last respects to Kenyan LGBTQ+ activist Edwin Chiloba Described by friends on social media as “an amazing human” and an “iconic fashion designer”, Chiloba had moved to Eldoret from the capital, Nairobi, in 2019 to study fashion and was, according to a friend, beginning to make a name for himself. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Carol Ann Duffy, Britain’s first LGBTQ+ Poet Laureate, shares how to unlock creativity and find your voice Recognised as the ‘most accessible poet of our time’, Carol Ann explores the collaborative relationship between poem and poet in this exclusive online course for BBC Maestro By Graham Robson • 2 min read
National News Nicola Sturgeon warns it is ‘inevitable’ she will seek judicial review following blocking of Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has warned it is ‘inevitable’ that she will seek a judicial review following Westminster blocking the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill, branding it a ‘full-frontal attack’ on Holyrood. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News UK government sets out to ban all forms of conversion therapy The UK government has revealed a new law to ban all forms of conversion therapy in England and Wales will include transgender people, after previously stating transgender conversion therapy would not be included in the ban. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Eastbourne Pride to return Saturday, July 29 Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts The Identity Project – ‘Brighton & Hove Edition’ on display at Jubilee Library, Brighton for LGBTQ+ History Month from Monday, February 6 An LGBTQ+ History Month exhibition of portraits of the Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ community by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson By Graham Robson • 2 min read
National News Trans equality organisation condemns UK government’s blocking of Scotland’s Gender Recognition Bill Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTI equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has condemned the UK Government’s announcement that they will seek to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton Half Marathon calls for Race Day Volunteers Organisers of the Brighton Half Marathon, organised by and the main fundraising event for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, are seeking volunteers to help out on race day, Sunday, February 26. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News UK Government to ‘crack down’ on transgender women taking part in elite and competitive sport Senior figures from major national sporting bodies are understood to have been asked to meet Michelle Donelan MP – Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Secretary – to discuss the matter By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre restoration enters final stage According to BHCC, the project will “see these unique and historic buildings protected and preserved for future generations.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
