Arts Brighton Trans*formed launch party Brighton Trans*formed was launched at a reception at Jubilee Library in Brighton last night, September 24. The groundbreaking book published by QueenSpark Books chronicles the lives and experiences of Brighton and Hove’s Transgender community. It is a beautifully edited compendium of writing, memori By Besi • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘A Spy among Friends, Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal’ The true, untold story of Kim Philby, history’s most famous traitor. Bestselling author, journalist and TV presenter Ben Macintyre will talk on his new book, A Spy Among Friends, Kim Philby and the Great Betrayal, on Sunday, November 16 as part of the prestigious Bletchley Park Presents series of ta By Besi • 1 min read
General News Labour parliamentary candidate holds coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Nancy Platts, the Labour parliamentary candidate for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, is hosting a public coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Every day in Brighton and Hove 23 people find out the devastating news that they have cancer. By 2030, there will be 121,400 people living wit By Besi • 1 min read
Cabaret Angie Brown joins ‘Old Ship’ lineup for cabaret dinner 1990s soul diva Angie Brown will be appearing with Miss Jason and Davina Sparkle at a cabaret and dinner event at the Old Ship Hotel this Friday (September 26). Best known for her iconic single “I’m gonna get you”, Angie will be making a rare appearance in Brighton in the fabulous surroundings of th By Besi • 1 min read
International News Canary Islands to stage first Winter Pride After thirteen successful years of Maspalomas Pride during the month of May, the founding organisers of the event are planning to stage the first Maspalomas Winter Pride in November 2014. Organised by ProGay with the support of GLAY (Gay and Lesbian Association of Yumbo) and local authorities, Maspa By Besi • 2 min read
General News One pound in every £34 spent on advertising comes from charities New research shows that charities are still not exploiting advances in technology and continue to spend the bulk of their advertising budget on direct mail. ‘Ad Infinitum’, compiled by research consultancy nfpSynergy, also reveals that one pound in every £34 spent on advertising comes from charities By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Cashman appointed as Labour’s LGBT rights envoy During his speech to the Labour Party conference (September 23), the Labour Leader, Ed Miliband MP, announced that the former soap star and Labour MEP Lord Cashman would serve as the Labour party’s LGBT rights envoy. Mr Miliband said that, at a time when spectacular progress had been made regarding By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Council mark Bi-Visibility day Brighton & Hove City Council flew the bi-flag from council buildings yesterday (September 23) to mark Bi-Visibility Day. The council’s LGBT workers forum organised a walk from Brighton Town Hall to the bandstand on Brighton seafront to raise awareness of the issue. In a message to Stonewall supporte By Besi • 2 min read
Community News World Aids Day – Call for names The annual World Aids Day Candlelight Vigil will be held at the Aids Memorial in New Steine Gardens on Monday, December 1 at 6pm. During the vigil the list of names of people lost to HIV/Aids over the years will be read out by representatives from community organisations. If you have lost someone to By Besi • 1 min read
General News Brighton and Hove prepares for Rugby World Cup 2015! With one year to go to kick off, the Webb Ellis Cup came to Brighton and Hove last Friday, September 19. Young fans, local players, ground staff from the stadium and Rugby World Cup 2015 volunteers from The Pack came together for a friendly throw about on the Royal Pavilion lawns. The fun event was By Besi • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBT domestic violence services in Brighton The LGBTQI Domestic Violence and Abuse service at RISE provides specialist support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, queer and intersex people affected by abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member. One in three LGBTQI experience domestic abuse (Count Me In Too, 2007), but it can often be a By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Writing a film for Leisa Rea When Deborah Espect joined Twitter a few years ago, she started to follow a famous English actress who starred in a cult 80s lesbian film. Deborah was shocked and ecstatic to see that, a few days later, the said actress was following her back. For days, she tried to find something interesting and wi By Besi • 2 min read
