Community News TRAVEL: Torremolinos Pride 2017 QTube travelled to sunny Costa Del Sol in Southern Spain for the third Torremolinos Pride. Just two and a half hours from London, Torremolinos has one of the most vibrant and yet least well-known commerical gay scenes in Spain. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Hugo Michiels print to raise money for THT An exclusive print of the old pier entitled Fly Past by local photographer Hugo Michiels will be raffled on Friday, December 1 during the annual Charles Street, World Aids Day fundraiser which is being staged this year at Bar Broadway during Charles Street’s refit. By Besi • 2 min read
romantic candle light on a black background Community News Today is Trangender Day of Remembrance Trans Alliance Brighton will host the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) for 2017 again this year at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, in Brighton on November 19 from 2pm to 4pm. TDoR offers the opportunity to remember trans lives lost, and celebrate the lives of trans and non-binary people By Besi • 1 min read
Arts LGBT History month launches in Liverpool On Wednesday, November 9 representatives from Liverpool’s LGBT+ communities came together at the Museum of Liverpool for the national launch of LGBT History Month 2018. By Besi • 2 min read
Health Man convicted of deliberately infecting sexual partners with HIV A man who deliberately infected at least five sexual partners with HIV has been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm. Darryl Rowe, 27, was also convicted of five counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent following a trial at Lewes Crown Court. By Besi • 3 min read
Health Prince Harry attends THT HIV pop-up shop Today, Prince Harry attended the opening of Terrence Higgins Trust’s HIV self test pop-up shop in Hackney, to launch National HIV Testing Week (November 18-24). His Royal Highness met with Andrew Bates, a young man who was diagnosed with HIV in 2015, who shared his story and talked about the importa By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Sun’s drag queen coverage – Green Party submits complaint Green Party claim kids put at risk by media coverage of transgender issues in the Sun and other media outlets. Aimee Challenor, Green Party LGBT+ spokesperson, has filed a complaint with press regulator IPSO over the Sun’s coverage of gender fluidity lessons for toddlers. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Calls for more businesses to show support for Madeira Terrace campaign Crowdfunding campaign to kick-start restoration of Madeira Terrace hits 73% of its target with just 17 days to go. A recent pledge of £15k by local firm Landsec has helped boost the fund up to over £310k while a groundswell of public support has seen the campaign attract over 1,500 backers, over 90% By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Isle of Wight Pride and Winter Pride announce new arts initiative Isle of Wight Pride, who recently won the right to stage UK Pride 2018, and Winter Pride, announce new arts initiative featuring local artists from the Isle of Wight, and finalists from the Winter Pride Art Awards sponsored by Emerald Life. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Brighton Centre opens doors to rough sleepers this winter A council-owned building will be used as a shelter for people sleeping rough in the city this winter. A large room in the centrally located Brighton Centre entertainment and conference venue is currently being prepared. By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Green Party demand shorter waiting times for trans patients Green Party politicians write to Jeremy Hunt MP, the Secretary of State for Health demanding action over long wait times for patients who need to access a gender identity clinic. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Open Mic II – ‘The Gift’ – Christmas Eve service with The Village MCC There are many Carol services with amazing choirs in gothic churches all over the city – The Village MCC enjoy doing something different! Last year they held an Open Mic Christmas Eve service filled with music of all kinds. It included beautiful quartets, torch songs, Jazz pieces, original music, a By Besi • 2 min read
