Health THT launch new ‘Can’t Pass It On’ campaign Despite published medical evidence indicating that people living with HIV who are on effective treatment cannot pass on the virus, a major new survey by THT shows that only one in four (25%) gay or lesbian respondents were aware of this fact, which is proven by scientific research. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Looking for a life-changing job you can do in your own home? Brighton & Hove City Council’s ‘Shared Lives’ scheme is looking for more carers. The scheme links up adults who need social care support with carers who provide support and accommodation in their own home. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Final call for submissions to ‘Women Over 50 Film Festival 2017’ In 2016 Directors UK found that of 2,500 films made in the UK over the last 10 years, only 13% were directed by women. On average, female directors will direct fewer films in their career and are less likely to receive a second, third or fourth directing job. In other words, numbers are low for wome By Besi • 3 min read
Community News New website for BLAGSS sports group BLAGSS, the Brighton Lesbian & Gay Sports Society launch new website to celebrate providing sports opportunities for Brighton’s LGBT+ communities for the past 20 years. The website which reveals the new BLAGSS logo is easier to navigate for both newcomers and members enquiring about sports and socia By Besi • 1 min read
Arts UDERBELLY REVIEW: Liza’s Back (is broken) Trevor Ashley brings his latest offering Liza’s Back (is broken) to the Spiegeltent at the Uderbelly Festival on the South Bank and what a wonderful treat it is. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Council leader issues challenge to Theresa May Council Leader calls for £150 million to be spent on the city, equivalent to the sum given to Northern Ireland this week. Following the announcement that a billion pound payment has been given to Northern Ireland by Theresa May as part of the deal with the DUP to prop up her Government, Cllr Warren By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Learn to dance in time for Brighton Pride with Gay Men’s Dance Company The Gay Men’s Dance Company (GMDC) has been running dance and other performing arts classes in London and Brighton for almost 2 years now. The company has 350 members and starts their new Pride term of dance classes in Brighton from July 13, offering you the perfect opportunity to involved with all By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Fire Service unveils new engine in support of LGBT+ equality Shoppers in Hull see the latest addition to Humberside Fire and Rescue Service’s (HFRS) fleet roll into Queen Victoria Square emblazoned in rainbow colours. The new fire engine, which will be based at the city’s Calvert Lane fire station, is the result of a close working relationship between the fir By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Stars of stage and screen to celebrate 50 years of Rockinghorse For one night only, on September 24, Brighton’s Theatre Royal plays host to stars of stage and television for a very special, gala variety performance, in the presence of The Mayor of Brighton and Hove and the High Sheriff of East Sussex. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Small LGBT+ groups hold first AGM Working to Connect – The LGBT Small Groups Network held its first public Annual General Meeting on Saturday June 10. Cllr. Pete West, Mayor of Brighton & Hove 2016-17 opened the meeting. Cllr. Pete West, Mayor of Brighton & Hove 2016-17 opened the widely advertised meeting. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts ‘Cowboys and Queens’ raffle raises £300 for Rainbow Fund ‘Cowboys and Queens’ cabaret dinner and dance at the Old Ship Hotel on June 23, raises £300 for Rainbow Fund from raffle.Kara Van Park provided the entertainment whipping the crowd up with cowboy numbers including Oklahoma before line dancing instructors took to the floor and walked the line dancing By Besi • 1 min read
General News Brighton & Hove Council issue statement on fire safety in council owned high rise buildings Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower on June 14, Brighton and Hove City Council have issued the following statement on fire safety in council owned high-rise buildings. “Following the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower last Wednesday our thoughts continue to be with all those affected. “As of Mond By Besi • 2 min read
