LGBTQ+ News OutdoorLads and The North Face invite LGBTQ+ community to Pride hike Taking place on Sunday, June 26, the free event is open to any adult, of any age, ability, or hiking experience for a nine-mile expedition, discovering the delights of Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, whilst meeting other like-minded people with shared interests. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Acts announced for Northern Pride, hosts of UK Pride! Along with performances from Todrick Hall, Bimini and Jodie Harsh, attendees will be able to enjoy a set from singer/songwriter Katy B and BBC Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough who will get the Launch Party underway! By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Interview with Oksana Dobroskok, coordinator of LGBTQ+ shelters in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Chernivtsi Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, most non-governmental organisations have reformatted their activities. The Alliance.Global NGO was not left out of the new challenges, and as of today the organisation has three shelters for LGBTQ+ people and their family members who we By Graham Robson • 9 min read
Arts Rainbow Chorus to take part in Tesco Community Grants Scheme Brighton’s longest running LGBTQ+ choir needs your help to reach out to deaf and sign language users in our community. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News 1,117 organisations worldwide urge the UN to renew its human rights expert mandate on sexual orientation and gender identity 1,117 civil society organisations from 134 states and territories have delivered a joint global statement calling for the renewal of the mandate of the UN Independent Expert on violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Meet the fabulous contestants for Mr Brighton Bear 2022! Brighton Bear Weekend, which this year takes place Thursday, July 14 – Sunday, July 17, has announced the seven finalists of this year’s Mr Brighton Bear competition, and what a line-up it is! By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Not your typical literary festival! Brighton Book Festival to launch on Friday, June 24 Run by local booksellers Afrori Books and the Feminist Bookshop, this grassroots festival is not your typical literary festival – it targets a younger, socially aware audience and has an inclusive ethos, accessible events and is community minded. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Victoria Olsina wins Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ Comedian of the Year Comedy Bloomers, which saw fresh comedy talents on the circuit battling it out for the chance to win the title of LGBTQ+ Comedian of the Year, came to a close at the The Clapham Grand on Tuesday, June 14. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove Pride announces fundraising events at Ironworks Studios in July Brighton & Hove Pride, which returns in full this year over the weekend of Friday, August 5 – Sunday, August 7, has announced not to be missed events in July. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Meet Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard’s Domestic Abuse team at the Ledward Centre today from 3pm Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard’s Domestic Abuse team will be at Brighton’s new LGBTQ+ community centre, the Ledward Centre, this afternoon (Wednesday, June 15) from 3 – 5pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove city councillors give green light to three-year plan to tackle inequality throughout the city The council says A Fairer Brighton & Hove framework has been developed after it consulted families, community groups and professionals to ask their views on how it can best support families and children at risk of disadvantage By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News The UK’s first national LGBTQ+ museum, Queer Britain, announces future plans Its current display, Welcome To Queer Britain, runs till Sunday, July 3. The museum is also seeking a full-time Business Manager to help make Queer Britain resilient and sustainable. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
