Community News ‘This could be our future’: TEDx talk by Allsorts CEO is now available online The theme of TEDx Brighton’s 2022 event in March was This could be our future. Katie was one of the many speakers to take to the stage, and tackled the theme with a view to seeing a world in which LGBTQ+ children and young people are free to be themselves, and why the fight for young LGBTQ+ people i By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health The Sussex Beacon to launch new course – Mindful Living – from September Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon is launching a new course – Mindful Living – to run Monday afternoons (2 – 4pm) from September 5 – November 7. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts The Vito Project announces ‘Imitations of Life: Deconstructing ‘camp’ in classic Hollywood’ Following the success of its Spring season, THE VITO PROJECT LGBTQ+ FILM CLUB returns to the Cinema Museum London with a new series of regular Sunday screenings providing different generations of LGBTQ+ people and friends an alternative safe space to socialise, watch great films and share ideas. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News ‘Hear the People Sing’ – THT fundraiser at Royal Vauxhall Tavern on Thursday, August 18 London’s Royal Vauxhall Tavern has announced a special night of musical theatre with Jill Nalder, The WestEnders and drag superstar Lola Lasagne on Thursday, August 18. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health Update on vaccination to protect against Monkeypox in England As of August 10, around 27,000 people have been vaccinated by the NHS and in sexual health services in England, including 25,325 gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Two Brighton businesses raise funds for the Sussex Beacon Two Brighton businesses – Brighton Recreational Club (aka the Railway Club) and the Brighton Box – recently raised funds for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Author Helen Trevorrow to sign copies of new book, New Brighton, at Sussex Beacon on August 20 Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced that Helen Trevorrow, author of New Brighton, will be signing her new book at the Sussex Beacon’s St James’s Street shop on Saturday, August 20, 12-3pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health MindOut to run ‘Self Advocacy Workshop for LGBTQI+ People of Colour’ MindOut, the LGBTQ+ mental health charity, will be running a ‘Self Advocacy Workshop for LGBTQI+ People of Colour’ over Zoom on Thursday, August 25 from 2.30 – 4pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News The Sussex Beacon announces total raised at showing of MAISIE at Duke of York’s Picturehouse “The collection raised almost £170, which is very much appreciated! As mentioned, these funds will help the Sussex Beacon support and care for people living with HIV.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community New survey explores experiences of trans, intersex and gender diverse people during all stages of dying, death and bereavement Stonewall, Hospice UK and the Gender Identity Research & Education Society (GIRES) have launched a new survey, BEING READY, which explores the experiences of trans, intersex and gender diverse people during all stages of dying, death and bereavement. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News IN PICTURES: Brighton & Hove Pride – We Are Fabuloso – on Sunday, August 7. By Simon Pepper Simon Pepper captures WE ARE FABULOSO, in Preston Park, on Sunday, August 7 By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Irish Rugby Football Union bans transgender women The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is amending its gender participation policy for the forthcoming season, preventing transgender women from playing contact female rugby. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
