Fringe THEATRE REVIEW: Kissing Annie Lennox @The Warren “Imagine 1983 – so long ago it’s almost the land of make-believe,” says the 40-something Jo, reminiscing about her 13-year-old self. “IF you arranged to meet a friend, you waited for them to turn up – no texting. It was a brilliant time. No, it was shit.” But Jo (full name Josephine) has an escape r By Besi • 2 min read
Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus appoint new Chorus Director Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BGMSC) appoint Joe Paxton as new Chorus Director to continue the sterling work achieved by the outgoing Musical Director, Marc Yarrow. Previously Assistant Musical Director with BrightonGMC, Joe is no stranger to the Chorus. He teaches music both privately and at undergrad By Besi • 3 min read
PREVIEW: Caroline Lucas in conversation with author Matt Haig Matt Haig, the Brighton-based author behind the best selling memoir Reasons to Stay Alive will join Green MP Caroline Lucas in conversation at exclusive event on July 5 in Brighton.At the evening event, at St George’s Church, Kemptown, they will discuss how we can learn to cope in a world dominated By Besi • 2 min read
Hackney Brewery releases beer with proceeds going to national Switchboard helpline EAST London’s Hackney Brewery will be releasing Unicorn Rodeo, a 4% ABV, DDH XPA (double dry-hopped extra pale ale), once again this June. Originally brewed last year with proceeds going to the Pride in London charity, this year, they are partnering with the national Switchboard charity that provide By Besi • 2 min read
Homeless charity chosen as one of Mayor’s charities NEWLY elected Green MEP for the South East of England and Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Alexander Phillips, has chosen Sussex Nightstop as one of the 20 charities she will be supporting during her Mayoral Year. By Besi • 2 min read
Could Nala from Brighton be the National Cat of the Year? A Brighton cat, who helped a terminally ill teenager and her family cope has been named as a finalist in Cats Protection’s National Cat Awards 2019. By Besi • 2 min read
Photography exhibition of ‘Life in Whitehawk’. Whitehawk, Volume 1 is an exhibition of documentary photography taken by local residents Lisa Pettitt and Sharon Scaife and organised by Curtis James. By Besi • 2 min read
Danny Dwyer’s birthday raises £1,007.20 for two charities Danny Dwyer organiser of Bear-Patrol, celebrated his birthday with friends at the Whitecliff Cafe in Saltdean on Saturday, May 25. DJ Josh the Bar was banging out tunes until the early hours at this unique venue right on the seafront promenade in Saltdean opposite the Lido. By Besi • 1 min read
Lib Dems and Greens perform very well in European elections Liberal Democrats secure best ever European Election result in the party’s history, returning 16 MEPs to the European Parliament and taking second place in vote share (20.3%). By Besi • 3 min read
k.d. lang supports Birmingham school teacher k.d. lang sends message of support to school teacher, Andrew Moffat the Birmingham primary school teacher at the centre of parent protests. By Besi • 3 min read
More tickets released for Lionesses vs New Zealand game at Amex Hundreds more tickets have been released for the Lionesses vs New Zealand game at the Amex Stadium on June 1. Following huge demand from fans keen to see the team in action before leaving for the World Cup, organisers have decided to open the stadium’s top tier providing hundreds of extra seats. By Besi • 2 min read
Richard Hadfield to headline Golden Handbags Richard Hadfield who won Britain’s Got Talent in 2014 with musical theatre vocal group Collabro will headline this years Golden Handbag Awards. By Besi • 2 min read
