Business News Lady M to raise funds for Parity for Disability at Nautilus Lounge, Brighton on Saturday, January 28 Throughout 2023 Lady M is ‘Dragging for Donations’ monthly, kicking things off in January aboard Brighton’s subterranean cocktail bar Nautilus Lounge on Saturday, January 28 with doors at 7pm and show from 9pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South New research from Shelter shows nearly 27,000 people are recorded as homeless in the South East Brighton & Hove comes out worst, with one in 78 people homeless, one in 107 people are homeless in Hastings, followed by Milton Keynes where one in 122 people are homeless. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
In The South New chapter for Brighton’s Old Reading Room Brighton & Hove City Council celebrates the Grade-11 listed Old Reading Room and Temple buildings, which are currently being restored as part of the Black Rock Rejuvenation project. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Simon Webster Hair announced as Brilliant Brighton’s ’Festively Fabulous’ window dressing competition winners The window dressing competition was organised by Brilliant Brighton – a not-for-profit organisation formed of 517 city centre businesses who come together to put on projects, including the city centre’s Christmas lights. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News LOVE FEST to benefit the Mayor of Brighton & Hove’s charities, including Allsorts Youth Project and Brighton Fringe Enjoy performances from singing sensation Scarlett Chapman, the award-winning New Note Orchestra, the joyful Martlets Choir and Brighton’s flagship gospel singers, Bright Soul Choir. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Brighton to host world-famous Van Gogh Alive experience Van Gogh Alive, the immersive, multi-sensory experience that has welcomed 8.5 million visitors in 80 cities around the world, is coming to Brighton this spring. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Delhi celebrates first Queer Pride march in three years Up to 800 people took part in the first Delhi Queer Pride march in three years on Sunday, January 8 as pressure grows for legal recognition of same-sex marriage in India. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall releases statement on ‘likely’ Gender Recognition Reform intervention from UK Government Ending reciprocal recognition of Gender Recognition Certificates (GRCs) from countries that support trans people changing their legal gender using a self-determination model is a disgraceful low for the UK Government’s approach to LGBTQ+ rights, according to LGBTQ+ rights charity Stonewall. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Get tested for STIs this STIQ Day on Saturday, January 14 Health experts at the University of Brighton are advising anyone who had unprotected sex over the festive season to get tested for STIs this STIQ Day on Saturday, January 14. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts The first Ukraine International Film Festival to launch at Latest Musicbar in Brighton on January 18 “World class films made by world class Ukrainian filmmakers. Ukraine has a world class cultural history which it will not lose!” By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Fundraising News Stonewall launches beautiful range of greetings cards designed by LGBTQ+ artists All Stonewall cards have been designed by members of LGBTQ+ communities from across the world, celebrating creativity, uniqueness and diversity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News MindOut to host LGBTQ+ get-together in Eastbourne on Tuesday, January 10 This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn more about the work of the charity, and spend some time in a warm and welcoming space. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
