Older and Out LGBTQ+ News Older and Out: May social Older and Out will be holding their next social on Friday, May 9 from 1-3pm at the Somerset Day Centre in Kemptown. OLDER and Out is a social group for older LGBT people. There is no need to book, just turn up, introduce yourself and tuck into some lunch. A talk will be given by Craig Hanlon-Smith w By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Sussex Beacon recruiting reception volunteers The Sussex Beacon are looking for volunteers who enjoy dealing with people and would like to work on reception, and support departments such as Fundraising and Finance with administration activities. Reception activities will include: meeting and greeting people, dealing with telephone calls, puttin By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gok Wan Crowns Stonewall Young Campaigners of the Year Stonewall name Sirina-Monique and Christine Webb its Young Campaigners of the Year 2015. Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality charity, welcomed Gok Wan as host of its annual Youth Awards on Friday, April 24, kindly supported by Lloyds Banking Group. Sirina-Monique and Christian W By Besi • 2 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust urges urgent HPV vacinations Terrence Higgins Trust, the UK’s largest HIV and sexual health charity has said the HPV vaccine needs to be extended to all boys and men who have sex with men (MSM), “as a matter of urgency”. On Tuesday THT attended the European Men’s Health Forum (EMHF) HPV Symposium in London, coinciding with Euro By Besi • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton Bear Weekender 2015 – update The south coast’s biggest fun-packed event for Bears returns from Friday, June 19 – Sunday, June 21, featuring a sparkling line up of events over three bear packed days. There will be a special Quiz Night at the Camelford Arms, Camelford Street on Thursday, June 18 to get everyone in the mood for th By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Brighton Festival Fringe: The Kilted Tommy Meet Harry Kay, the grandfather of the writer/performer. Find out what he did in the war, why he did it, what it meant to him and how it affected him. Find out why thousands of Englishmen fought in kilts in the war, and what this somewhat unusual battledress (to Englishmen anyway!) meant to them. Wi By Besi • 1 min read
In The South Wessex Wyverns R.F.C. launch new kit at London Hotel, Southampton RUGBY has never had so many LGBT role models. A former Wales, British and Irish Lions captain in Gareth Thomas and a current top line referee in Nigel Owens to name but two. Then there are people like Ben Cohen, a World Cup winner who tirelessly supports the LGBT+ community. But whilst inclusive gay By Besi • 1 min read
General News Dukes Mound spring clean! Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has had the go ahead from City Clean to arrange a Dukes Mound spring clean! They are looking for volunteers to give them a helping hand on Saturday, April 25, from 1 – 5:30pm. Litter pickers, spades and brushes will be provided along with lots of refreshments and snacks By Besi • 1 min read
Health Lunch Positive Sunday lunch pilot a success Lunch Positive the HIV lunch club have been running regular monthly Sunday lunches for people with HIV have been running for the last six months, funded by The Rainbow Fund. The Sunday Lunch project has been a pilot over the autumn and winter months to give more opportunities for people with HIV to By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Bright Light Bright Light at Brighton Pride Adored by Pet Shop Boys, Scissor Sisters and Sir Elton John, critically acclaimed by The Guardian, The Sunday Times, Q, NME and Uncut, Bright Light Bright Light a.k.a. Rod Thomas is an electronic pop artist going places. He will be joining Brighton Pride this summer for a very special Pride Festival By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Join in the Big Lunch on Saturday, June 6 Lunch Positive will be celebrating its sixth birthday on Saturday, June 6 and invite everyone to their outdoor celebration in Dorset Gardens Peace Park. They’ll be setting up marquees and a picnic area serving hot foods, salads and soft drinks. There’s no charge – but donations are welcome. You’re w By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Barclays returns for headline sponsorship of Pride in London Barclays is once again to be the headline sponsor of this year’s Pride in London festival championing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT+) community. Pride in London a week-long festival, from June 21 to 28, celebrating all aspects of the LGBT community last year attracted more than 7 By Besi • 3 min read
