Arts Duncan James stars in new film from trans activist Jake Graf Boyband and Hollyoaks star Duncan James stars in the new film from up and coming filmmaker and trans activist Jake Graf. The film will have its world premiere at the East End Film Festival in London as part of the New Queer Visions strand this Saturday, June 17 at the Rio, Dalston. Jake Graf, cast a By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Isle of Wight Pride announce new arts festival Isle of Wight Pride have teamed up with redTIE theatre and the Apollo theatre to create an Isle of Wight Pride Arts Festival in the heart of Newport for four days leading up to the Pride event on the July 15. The Apollo will throw open its doors to the community with a drop-in and […] By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Samaritans mark last weeks National Volunteers Week Samaritans marked Volunteers’ Week last week by highlighting the difference emotional support can make in the face of disadvantage. During volunteers’ week (1-7 June) Samaritans in Brighton and Hove joined volunteer organisations across the UK to show how giving your time makes a huge difference to By Besi • 2 min read
General News ‘Jewish Living Experience’ exhibition launched in Hove Thousands of Sussex schoolchildren will learn about the Jewish way of life following the launch of the ‘Jewish Living Experience’ exhibition in Hove this week. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News New patrons for THT Lord Cashman and Lord Black of Brentwood become new patrons of Terrence Higgins Trust (THT). As Patrons of the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, they will take on the challenge of working towards ending HIV transmission and supporting people to live well with HIV in the UK. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Build up starts to Hull’s ‘LGBT 50’ celebrations 50 Queers for 50 Years pop-up workshop launches in Hull, the UK’s City of Culture in 2017, in build up to city’s LGBT 50 celebrations. Acclaimed arts organisation Duckie are calling on the people of Hull to help them create giant figures of LGBT+ icons for a parade which will kick-start LGBT 50, a w By Besi • 4 min read
In The South Record crowds attend Canterbury Pride Thousands descend on Canterbury for the annual Gay Pride Parade and Festival led and opened by the Lord Mayor of Canterbury. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Revenge steps up security From Friday, June 8, Bar and Club Revenge will be stepping up their security policies with extra door staff, more searches and new hand-held security metal detectors on entry to both venues. By Besi • 1 min read
General News Wheelie good news for Brighton recycling! Cityclean staff will deliver 60,000 new recycling wheelie bins to Brighton & Hove residents across the city over the next three months with deliveries starting on Monday, June 12. The bins are being introduced in response to requests from residents, as the council aims to improve its recycling servi By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Accessibility Matters at Brighton Bear Weekend The Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum (LGBT CSF) and its Accessibility Matters volunteers will be attending their first Brighton Bear Weekend Picnic. The volunteers will be onsite at Dorset Gardens to provide access support to attendees with mobility and emotional needs. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Buddy The Buddy Holly Story @Theatre Royal In just 18 short months between 1957 and 1959 Buddy Holly changed the face of modern music, producing in the process a treasure trove of rock and roll classics that have become the soundtrack of following generations. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Coop raises £4,168.85 for Lunch Positive Cooperative Local Community Fund raises £4,618.85 for Lunch Positive, the weekly HIV Lunch Club. For seven months, Cooperative Group Members who are customers at Cooperative food stores on London Road, Lewes Road, North Street, and further afield were given the chance to select their choice of nomi By Besi • 1 min read
