Kathy Caton Business News Brighton Gin founder, Kathy Caton, appointed to Gin Guild’s board In the coveted role Kathy will champion smaller distilleries advocating for the advantages that joining the respected industry body affords artisan producers in the UK and worldwide. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Brighton Half Marathon to return on Sunday, February 26, 2023 The event is local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon’s biggest fundraising event of the year By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove to mark Trans Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 20 The event, which is co-organised by TNBI and LGBTQ+ organisations / charities and is free for all to attend – will run from 12-4pm, and will start with community speakers in Jubilee Square from 12pm, before a performance from Rainbow Chorus, and a light lunch in the neighbouring TLC. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Burning the Clocks to return to Brighton for first time in two years on Wednesday, December 21 This year’s event is accompanied by an online crowdfunding campaign which continues to make the event possible. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Boogaloo Stu and Ladypat to bring their eye-popping artworks to Brighton’s Jubilee Library in January 2023 Boogaloo Stu and Ladypat are to bring Queer Hearts, a year-long cultural exchange between Isle of Wight and Brighton, to Brighton’s Jubilee Library in January 2023. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Queer Short Film events in Brighton and Lewes A double helping of queer short films coming to Brighton and Lewes next week! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust appoints Rhys Goode to deliver HIV Action Plan in Wales Rhys Goode becomes Head of Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru to help ensure the country meets its goal of ending new HIV cases by 2030. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Bursary and development opportunities for Black, Asian and ethnically diverse creatives Writing Our Legacy CIC is currently working with South Downs National Park Association and Changing Chalk, led by National Trust, to deliver programmes which connect Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities and creatives to the landscape of the South Downs through art and storytelling. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Restoration of the Victoria Fountain moves ahead Plans to restore the Brighton & Hove’s Victoria Fountain are underway with a contractor expected to be appointed in late November. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News People’s Pride Southampton announces Winter Pop-Up Pride and Outreach Shop People’s Pride Southampton, the award-winning Pride charity that operates all year round, is launching a Winter Pop-Up Pride and Outreach Shop in the Marland’s Shopping Centre, Southampton from Monday, November 28. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Christmas lights, festive entertainment and fabulous window dressing: don’t miss Brilliant Brighton’s Christmas afternoon! On Saturday, November 19, Brilliant Brighton is hosting a city centre-wide festive event between 2-6pm with choirs and entertainment to get residents and visitors alike in the festive spirit. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Trans Can Sport announces new mindfulness programme for trans, non-binary and gender variant people Trans Can Sport said: “Mindfulness is being aware of what is happening in the moment, without judgement. It is a wonderful form of meditation, with a focus on compassion and kindness.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
