Arts OPERA REVIEW: Between Worlds: Tansey Davies Between Worlds is a spiritual, poetic and ultimately uplifting drama, based on the events of 9/11 but focussing particularly on the relationships and emotions of the people affected. This new opera addresses one of the most significant events of the twenty-first century, bringing the universal opera By Besi • 5 min read
Caroline Lucas: Green candidate for Brighton Pavilion News Caroline Lucas endorsed by four former Friends of the Earth Directors LUCAS, is standing for re-election and in a statement the four, former directors of Friends of the Earth, Jonathon Porritt, Tom Burke, Charles Secrett and Tony Juniper call for her to be returned to Parliament on May 7. The four environmentalists between them have around 150 years professional exper By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBT Hustings tonight for local council elections The Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum are holding Hustings ahead of this years elections. This is your chance to find out more about the local Councillor Candidates in the local elections, why they are running and what they will do if they are elected. It’s also your chance to ask question By Besi • 2 min read
Jobs MindOut recruiting part time administrator MindOut, the LGBT Mental Health Project are recruiting an experienced, part time Administrator to join their LGBTQ team. THE successful candidate will be responsible for office systems, data input, reception, social media, organising meetings and events, publicity and promotion. By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Kenric to march at Brighton Pride Kenric, the longest running lesbian social organisation in the UK, is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. They are inviting women to join them on Saturday, August 1 and march with PRIDE wearing one of their specially designed T-shirts which will be available to purchase at the Kenric monthly By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Tulisa to appear at Brighton Pride Tulisa will appear on the main stage at the 25th Anniversary Brighton Pride celebrations on August 1.She achieved massive success and recognition as part of the dynamite trio N-Dubz. Their albums Uncle B, Against All Odds and Love.Live.Life have to-date sold over 1 million copies in the UK. Since th By Besi • 2 min read
Three Graces by Muir and Osborne Arts PREVIEW: Artists Open Houses in The Dog House Brighton is well-known for being a city of dog lovers, and that will be reflected in true Brighton style during this year’s Artists Open Houses Festival. The Artists Open Houses festival takes place throughout Brighton, Hove and various towns and villages across Sussex. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Support the Marlets Hospice at Lake District Enduro The Martlets Hospice, Hove, is looking for teams to take on the demanding ‘Lake District Enduro’ challenge to help raise funds for their work. This sponsored multi-activity event in the beautiful hills and valleys of the Lake District, will require participants to tackle the tough terrain by canoe, By Besi • 2 min read
General News Health Minister visits Sussex Beacon Jeremy Hunt MP the Secretary of State for Health paid a visit to the Sussex Beacon with Simon Kirby the Conservative candidate for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven on Thursday, April 16. During the visit Mr Hunt was shown round the Beacon’s in patient unit, had tea with Beacon supporters and volunteer By Besi • 1 min read
Arts ‘I Got Rhythm’ with the Actually Gay Men’s Chorus – tonight Tonight, Saturday, April 18, Brooklyn bursts into Brighton as Actually Gay Mens Chorus pay tribute to the city that doesn’t sleep. THEIR latest show, I Got Rhythm finds the boys brushing’ off their tails for an evening of music and song celebrating the dreams that made New York iconic. Featuring amo By Besi • 1 min read
General News Breeze Bus service gears up for the Summer The popular Breeze Up to the Downs bus services which carry passengers to Brighton & Hove’s parks and countryside are gearing up for a busy summer with more buses and new seven-days-a-week services. Breeze up to the Downs services are funded and managed by Brighton & Hove City Council, with contribu By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News New LGBTU group at Brighton Housing Trust Brighton Housing Trust is running a new LGBTU group to provide support and encourage friendship for the Brighton and Hove LGBTU community who are clients of BHT or who are homeless, living in temporary accommodation or “sofa surfing”. The group is held at First Base in Montpelier Place every second By Besi • 1 min read