LGBTQ+ News The xx’s Oliver Sim shares HIV diagnosis at 17 in new song Oliver’s new track, Hideous, from his debut solo album, explores the impact of his diagnosis on him and the feelings of shame he experienced By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts LGBTQ+ voices amplified in a luminous poetry anthology by Barbican and flipped eye Articulations for Keeping the Light In features the freshest voices in the contemporary poetry panorama, including the most exciting up-and-coming LGBTQ+ poets By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Royal Mint reveals plans for rainbow 50p coin to mark 50 years of the Pride movement in the UK The coin, produced in collaboration with Pride in London, features Pride in London’s values of Protest, Visibility, Unity and Equality. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News National Volunteers’ Week launches with theme: ‘A Time to Say Thanks’ Volunteers from our LGBTQ+ groups – including Lunch Positive, Clare Project, Allsorts and Sussex Beacon – have played a vital role in the pandemic response and have been the lifeblood of communities during an exceptionally difficult couple of years. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pride in Education conference set to ‘combat prejudice and champion LGBTQ+ inclusion’ The programme aims to support anyone working or with an interest in making the education sector more inclusive, from primary to university with a focus on LGBTQ+ lives and issues. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Treasure Island Media Fundraising News Treasure Island Media launches charity merchandise to benefit gay Ukrainian soldiers Designed in battle, the clothing bears a secret symbol used by gay Ukrainian troops to identify each other on the front line By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Peter Tatchell LGBTQ+ News Human rights activist Peter Tatchell wins long-term achievement award for 55 years of campaigning Human rights activist Peter Tatchell has won the annual Sheila McKechnie Long-Term Achievement Award (SMK) for 55 years of campaigning By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus announces new (and old) members’ evening on Tuesday, May 24 New members are always welcome – especially those with a higher or lower pitched voice – and there are no auditions. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Switchboard seeks helpline listening volunteers Switchboard is a charity for LGBTQ+ people in Brighton looking for a sense of community, support or information By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South £80,000 in council grants available for youth projects Community organisations in Brighton & Hove can apply now to get between £500 and £5,000 in council grants to fund projects for young people aged 11 to 19 (or up to 25 with special educational needs). By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Same-sex couples welcome to get married in Hove Methodist Church “We hope this sends out a clear message to all in the community that the Methodist church is here for all. Our first same-sex marriage is already booked for June” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Together Co volunteers give thousands of hours of support ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week By promoting the power of human connection to reduce the stigma of loneliness, 538 volunteers gave a staggering amount of time to people in the city who had reached out for help or were referred through other organisations. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
