Greens to honour city’s suffragette history BRIGHTON and Hove will tomorrow honour the brave contribution of Brighton and Hove suffragettes as the city unveils a plaque at the former city centre office of the Women’s Social and Political Union. By Besi • 2 min read
Fringe THEATRE REVIEW: Quintessence @Sweet Works 2 Ever since Isaac Asimov wrote his series of Sci Fi books about the rise of the robots, we have feared what Artificial Intelligence (AI) might lead to. In her one-woman show Quintessence, Emily Carding cleverly and thoughtfully combines a view of a post-apocalyptic world with the undying power of Sha By Besi • 2 min read
The plight of refugees – on film Three academic films about refugees will be shown during the Brighton Fringe Festival – one on trafficking and sex work, another on a man selling sex as a transvestite and the third on a refugee musician’s life. By Besi • 1 min read
Royal honour for social workers Two social workers from Brighton & Hove City Council have been invited to a Royal Garden Party. The invitation to Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, May 15 follows a visit to the city last year by the Children’s Minister, Nadhim Zahawi MP. By Besi • 1 min read
Lord Mayor to lead 11th Exeter Pride march Lord Mayor of Exeter to lead the Pride march to mark Devon’s biggest free celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT+) communities in the South West. By Besi • 4 min read
Volunteer recruitment day at Rainbow Hub Looking for a way to give back to your community and want to become part of a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about helping others? If you have time of spare that you are able to offer, the Rainbow Hub would love to hear from you. By Besi • 1 min read
Fringe THEATRE REVIEW: Dietrich: Natural Duty @Rialto Theatre Peter Groom, who is in the early years of his acting career, is a formidable performer. As I said when I reviewed his solo show in Edinburgh last year, this is not an impersonation of Marlene Dietrich – Peter Groom IS Marlene. By Besi • 2 min read
‘Work Ya Love’ – New single from Allan Jay Allan Jay’s new single Work Ya Love set to become an anthem track for the summer. By Besi • 2 min read
Local artist makes final four A University of Brighton graduate is among four artists shortlisted for the BP Portrait Award at London’s National Gallery, considered one of the UK’s most prestigious art competitions. By Besi • 2 min read
Women only disco returns to Shoreham on June 8 Let’s Dance! Women only disco returns to the Shoreham Centre, West Sussex on Saturday, June 8 at 8pm – midnight. A fun evening for women over 18 who love to dance, hosted by DJ Maureen (Little Mo) and guest DJ Lynn. By Besi • 1 min read
Bongo’s bingo to launch Northern Pride Festival Big prizes, pop tunes and a special guest performance will all feature at the opening night of one of the UK’s biggest free LGBT+ festivals. Organisers of the Northern Pride Festival have teamed up with club night favourite, Bongo’s Bingo, to host a one-off event at the launch night of this year’s f By Besi • 3 min read
HIV campaigner nominated for National Diversity Award A man from Surbiton who defied the odds to recover from a late diagnosis of HIV and go on to fight for disability rights has been nominated for a national award. ROLAND Chesters, who was given just two weeks to live at the time of his diagnosis, has suffered long term effects on his brain […] By Besi • 3 min read
