Books Gay American pastor to talk at Brighthelm The Phoenix Faith Community are hosting a book reading and discussion by Rev Glenna Tillery Shepherd who is visiting from America. Rev Shepherd is an openly gay pastor from the United Church of Christ in the US. She will be reading from her new book called ‘Out on a Limb’ at the Brighthelm Centre in By Besi • 1 min read
Arts ‘Out and Proud’ Ball returns to Worthing in March Following last years successful first Out and Proud Ball, organisers have announced the 2015 event will be on Saturday, March 7 at Field Place in Worthing. Four unique cabaret acts are now confirmed and the stage is set for a fabulous evening, cheekier and more risqué than ever! By Besi • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: “Pop Saints and Sinners, and Other Stories…” New exhibition produced and curated by Kev Clarke and Sina Sparrow runs at 69 Camden High Street, London, from January 27 to February 8. “Pop Saints and Sinners, and Other Stories” brings together work from a diverse range of contemporary artists, illustrators and cartoonists, working in different m By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Wotever DIY Film Festival recruits volunteers for two key posts The Wotever DIY Film Festival is recruiting for two voluntary posts: a sponsorship and fundraising and a press and marketing manager to help deliver this year’s festival. By Besi • 2 min read
General News New political party for Norwich The Dandy Party, a brand new political party, will be putting up independent disability rights campaigner, Mick Hardy, to stand as MP at the next General Election for Norwich North, which is currently held by Conservative MP Chloe Smith. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Bus company listens to residents Following pressure from local residents, the 50 bus service in Hollingdean will run more frequently from April. Changes made in September last year introduced a new 50U service running from Hollingdean to the Lewes Road Sainsbury’s and on to the Falmer campuses. By Besi • 2 min read
Jobs Manchester Pride recruit for new posts for 2015 Due to a recent restructuring in the organisation, Manchester Pride are advertising for the following posts to help deliver Manchester Pride in August 2015. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Singing group launched for the over-60s Brighton and Hove City Council’s Hove Music and Arts service will be launching a singing group for people aged 60 and over to give people the opportunity to gain the known benefits of singing with others. Social Singing is a new weekly Brighton-based music group, for people aged 60 and over, and wil By Besi • 2 min read
Purna Sen News Labour discussion on older women Purna Sen has invited former Home Office Minister, Fiona Mactaggart to visit Brighton on Monday, January 26 for a discussion about older women. Purna, the Labour Parliamentary Candidate for Brighton Pavilion will host a discussion on policies for older women with members invited from a number of loc By Besi • 2 min read
Features & Longread Rapid HIV testing at Brighton Sauna Since 2011, HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has offered a rapid HIV testing service at The Brighton Sauna. The weekly drop-in takes place every Wednesday evening from 6–8pm, and uses finger-prick blood tests to offer results within 20 minutes. The service, which is free an By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Conceptual artist highlights HIV issues in his work eel is a Brighton-based conceptual artist with a particular interest in spray cans. He says his work often appears playful and simplistic at first glance, but on closer inspection reveals a deeper social context. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Aneesa Chaudhry sings love songs During LGBT History Month, Aneesa Chaudhry will be bringing some amour to the Metro Deco Cafe in Kemptown on Sunday, February 15, with a little soiree entitled With Love From Me To You. Aneesa will be singing songs of Love, from her wide repertoire of songs. For as Aneesa says: “There is always more By Besi • 1 min read
