Community News Waris Dirie Foundation fundraiser on International Women’s Day The Desert Flower Foundation are staging a fundraiser for the Waris Dirie Foundation (Desert Flower Foundation) on Sunday, March 8 (International Women’s Day) At Providence Palace (formerly Brighton Arts Club). TO mark International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8, the foundation are holding an all-d By Besi • 2 min read
General News Plans revealed for second outdoor swiming pool on Brighton seafront A proposal for a £3million, year-round leisure facility on Brighton seafront is to be considered at Brighton & Hove City Council’s economic development and culture committee next week, Thursday, March 12. The scheme, submitted by Brighton based developer Copsemill Properties and partners, is planned By Besi • 2 min read
Jobs MindOut are recruiting an experienced fundraiser MindOut the LGBT Mental Health Project are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic profession fundraiser. The post will focus on community fundraising and income generation activities and will include organising events. The successful candidate must have excellent communication skills, be able to think By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Zanele Muholi Zanele Muholi is a self-proclaimed ‘visual activist’ and has dedicated her life in documenting black LGBT individuals from South African townships and beyond. “My agitation is simple, just pick up a camera and capture”. She is also the founder of the collective Inkanyiso (inkanyiso.org), a forum for By Besi • 1 min read
General News International Women’s Day: March 7 Brighton Women’s Centre will be celebrating International Women’s Day on Saturday, March 7 at The Brighton Dome Café Bar from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a day of free entertainment, workshops, stalls and much more. This year’s theme is ‘Make It Happen’, to encourage effective action for advancing and re By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The Blue Camel Club Carousel’s Blue Camel Club is the big night out for hundreds of learning disabled music and dance fanatics in Brighton and beyond. This month’s line-up features London band The AutistiX, drum ensemble Unified Rhythm, the fabulous solo artist Catherine O’Rourke and the ever popular Carousel Singers. By Besi • 1 min read
General News Adopted children prepare for first Mother’s Day 81 new mums will celebrate their first Mother’s Day thanks to adoption through PACT. Mother’s Day on Sunday, March 15 will be extra special for 81 new mums across London and the Thames Valley who have adopted their children through PACT in the last 12 months. One new PACT mum, Deborah is looking for By Besi • 2 min read
Arts ‘Crossroads’ prepares for screening at International Film Festivals Last year I featured Crossroads, an independent film in production telling the story of Rex, a young gay man currently in a secret relationship with a co-worker. Filming has recently been completed, so I caught up with the films director Katie Smith, to see where Crossroads is now at. By Besi • 3 min read
The Flying Weasels Community News Bears raise £350 for Rainbow Fund It was a full house at The Camelford Arms last night, (Thursday, March 5) for the Brighton Bear Weekender (BBWE) Quiz. The Flying Weasels, team of Gav Orton, James Duggan, Alexi McCreedy, Oli Peart, Gavin Roffe and Mark Whelan not only won the quiz but scooped the £300 bonus prize donated by the Cam By Besi • 2 min read
News Hilary Benn MP listens to local campaigners’ concerns Nancy Platts, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven held a roundtable meeting today, Thursday March 5 bringing together campaign groups with the Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Hilary Benn MP, to express concerns about local development By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘Out From Under A Rock’ Phil Corbett’s From Under A Rock looks like, at first glance looks like a collection of possible cartoon video game characters. Phil comes from a background in kid’s TV and game design after all. But upon closer inspection, these cute images are riddled with really dark undertones. Bizarre living pa By Besi • 1 min read
International News Jess Glynne to appear at Brighton Pride Double Brit nominee and Grammy award winner Jess Glynne wowed us with her distinctive and evocative vocals on Clean Bandit’s No.1 platinum dance smash Rather Be. Jess, whose distinctive and evocative vocals ensured Route 94’s incredible House-flavoured My Love hit the top spot will be performing liv By Besi • 1 min read
