Arts Lib Dems supports Hippodrome campaign proposals Cinema plan branded “A complete waste of a beautiful building”. Brighton Liberal Democrats have given their support to campaigners fighting to keep the Hippodrome open as a theatre and arts centre, rather than see it turned into an eight-screen cinema. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Croydon gay group to quiz party representatives Representatives of five political parties will face questions from the local LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community in Croydon. After each representative has had a few minutes to set out their political beliefs, they will take part in a ‘Question Time’ style event, with David Page, By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Great Rainbow Bake Off during Anti Bullying Week 2014 Educate & Celebrate and Gay Star News join forces to bring you The “Edu-bake & Cel-a-cake” Great Rainbow Bake Off. Schools are being asked to send pictures of home-baked rainbow cakes to raise awareness during National Anti-Bullying week, November 17-21, 2014. By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News 2014, the year of equal marriage The final step to marriage equality takes place on Wednesday, December 10 2014. This is the date when anyone in a civil partnership can convert to a marriage if they choose to do so. The Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act came into effect at the start of the year, on Saturday, March 29, 2014. However a By Besi • 2 min read
General News Brilliant Brighton’s Christmas lights Switch On 2014 The largest seasonal display of lights on the south coast, the ‘Brilliant Brighton Christmas lights’, will be switched on at an event starting at 5pm on Thursday, November 13 on East Street. A packed on-stage line-up is promised, including live performances from The Sleigh Belles and The Theatre Wor By Besi • 1 min read
General News Loan sharks – there is an alternative An event to help victims and potential victims of loan sharks is being held at Jubilee Library next week (14 November from 2-4pm). Brighton & Hove City Council is hosting the event to raise awareness of the work the East Sussex Credit Union is doing to make low cost credit available to those who nee By Besi • 2 min read
General News Free wifi coming to Brighton’s public buildings Brighton & Hove’s town halls, museums, housing offices and children’s centres will soon offer free public wifi hotspots. Visitors to more than 50 buildings across the city will be able to access the free facility on their mobile devices, including at the Brighton Centre, Portslade’s Village Centre, By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Aladdin starring La Voix at Shaw Theatre Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist La Voix will star as Widow Twankey alongside Ben Richards as Abanazar in Aladdin at the Shaw Theatre in London. Aladdin is one of the only traditional pantomimes playing in central London this year and will feature a live band, stunning sets, glittering costumes, a By Besi • 1 min read
General News Spending a penny in Brighton & Hove is a memorable experience! Toilets entered in this year’s Loo of the Year competition have all been awarded either gold or platinum awards, giving the council its best results yet! Brighton & Hove City Council entered 39 public toilets into the national award scheme this year. They included five new entries at the King Alfred By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Bear Patrol and Brighton Belles raise £425 for Macmillan Cancer Community social networking group, Bear Patrol and women’s choir, Brighton Belles, hosted a coffee morning at the Queens Arms on September 27 for MacMillan Cancer. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News ATTENTION ALL MEN!! A ONE OFF special fundraiser organised by the Brighton Bear Weekender guys, GRRR!! FOR MEN, arrives in town on Saturday, December 13 at Envy above Charles Street. A men only dance night that promises great funky house music from DJs Josh The Barber and Gary Watts, drinks promos and a fantastic cruis By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Crimplene Millionaire by Boogaloo Stu From glittering TV stardom to the showbiz doldrums, 70s telly host Derek Daniels has been off our screens for quite a while, with only his glamorous assistant and trusty wife Bev for company. In a bid to rekindle the nation’s affection, Derek is making a comeback with Crimplene Millionaire, with a n By Besi • 1 min read
