Community News Social care ‘timebomb’ facing ageing HIV positive population The first generation of older people with HIV are facing poverty, loneliness and discrimination, according to a new report by Terrence Higgins Trust (THT). Older people now represent 1 in 3 of all people living with HIV, but the social care, healthcare and welfare systems aren’t ready for this new a By Besi • 6 min read
Arts Gay Men’s Dance Company to hold trial dance classes in Brighton this Thursday and Saturday GMDC run dance classes in various styles (including London’s only ‘male only’ pole dancing lessons), for people of all ages and abilities, whether you want to dance for fun, fitness or just to meet new people. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Does your pet dog have what it takes to be an opera star? Has your dog got star quality? If your pet pooch is the canine equivalent of Brad Pitt or Scarlett Johansson, then they could win a place in the spotlight in the beautiful and romantic opera LA BOHEME, coming to Theatre Royal Brighton on Thursday, February 23. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Manchester Airport to sponsor Birmingham Pride Manchester Airport, the UK’s third largest, joins forces with Birmingham Pride to be one of the sponsors at this year’s event in May. As part of the sponsorship the airport will brand and name the Cabaret Marquee Stage, which will now be known as The Manchester Airport Cabaret Marquee. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News National Student Pride 2017: ‘Lets talk about sex’ Now in its 12th year, National Student Pride returns to London on Saturday, February 25. Once again it will focus around a daytime festival based at the University of Westminster’s Marylebone campus, with over 1600 LGBT+ students from across the UK taking part in a weekend of festivities from Friday By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Tickets go on sale for Brighton Pride ‘Summer of Love’ Festival 2017 will be a glorious Summer Of Love as Brighton Pride celebrates the landmark fiftieth anniversary of the decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales with a life affirming Carnival Of Diversity and spectacular weekend long Pride Festival. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Pride comes to Isle of Wight Ryde on the Isle of Wight becomes the next town to announce they will stage their first Pride in 2017. A new committee has been formed and organisers are holding a launch party at Coburgs, 70 Union St, Ryde on Friday, February 10 from 7pm. The event will be fully inclusive and open to everyone. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Brighton Council issues freezing weather warning Brighton and Hove City Council expect treacherous road conditions this evening and are advising people to avoid travelling wherever possible during the severe weather. By Besi • 1 min read
Health Brighton HIV charity to close its psychological services Following last month’s announcement that The Sussex Beacon was suffering financial difficulties, the charity announced today it is to close its psychological services at the end of March this year, due to a loss of funding. Three posts, the Head of Health and Wellbeing Services, the Senior Psycholog By Besi • 2 min read
In The South First Pride for Eastbourne Eastbourne celebrate its very first Pride with a Mardi Gras style, family friendly parade and park event on Saturday, July 22 at Princess Park. There will be a main stage with live entertainment, a dance tent with DJs playing all day and community stalls for local groups, organisations, statutory bo By Besi • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Sister Act @ Brighton Centre Deloris Van Cartier (Alexandra Burke) sees her gangster boyfriend, the nightclub owner Curtis Jackson (Aaron Lee Lambert) shoot small time crook Ernie who he believes has squealed on him to the police. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts B RIGHT ON FESTIVAL: LGBT History Ball returns for LGBT History Month The LGBT History Ball returns during LGBT History Month as part of the B RIGHT ON Festival. It will be staged at the Phil Starr Pavilion in New Steine Gardens on Saturday, February 18 from 7pm. By Besi • 2 min read
