LGBTQ+ News New poll shows lesbian and gay fostering misconceptions remain Lesbians and men are more likely to consider fostering, but less likely to think they would be accepted as foster carers, according to the results of a new poll published today by the Fostering Network. The YouGov poll, released to coincide with the start of Foster Care Fortnight, found that 35 per By Besi • 3 min read
Health Syphilis on the increase in Brighton & Hove Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) launches campaign to make Brighton & Hove men aware of the symptoms of syphilis. Gay and bisexual men in Brighton & Hove are being warned to be aware of the symptoms of syphilis, following an increase in the number of men contracting the infection in the city. Between Ja By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News New LGBT Healthwalk Brighton & Hove Council are organising monthly Healthwalks for LGBT people and their friends in association with BLAGSS. Healthwalks are a great way to get some gentle exercise and make new friends. There are a range of walks on offer on the first Sunday of each month exploring different parts of ou By Besi • 1 min read
Health London bars ‘cape up’ in support of Walk For Life 2014 A number of bars and restaurants across Soho and central London have announced special offers for participants in this year’s Walk For Life. The walk is on Sunday, June 8 and the theme is ‘Heroes, Heroines and Villains’. All adults who complete the 10km sponsored walk around central London will rece By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Woof, the men’s dance tent and bears zone returns to Brighton Pride If you go down to Preston Park on August the 2 you’ll be sure of big bear surprise! Yes the Brighton Pride Men’s Zone, supported by Brighton Bear Weekender, is back; bigger, better and more Bear-tastic than ever before. 2014 will see the return of the much loved, Men’s Dance Tent with the scene’s be By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Jubilee Library to host city’s first glass exhibition Everyday Matters, an exhibition by Lumini Glass Group, will be held at the Jubilee Library in Brighton between Monday, June 2 and Saturday, June 7. This will be the first ever glass exhibition to be held at the library and will show works by seven members of the glass group: Emma Rawson, Sophie Shee By Besi • 1 min read
National News Reports shows UKIP has the laziest MEPs whilst Greens “work hardest” New research from Vote Watch Europe, shows that UKIP has the laziest MEPs from the UK. The research shows that UKIP MEPs missed 40% of key votes in the European Parliament between 2009-2014. The Green Party’s two MEPs attended over 90% of the key votes during the same period while Greens across Euro By Besi • 2 min read
News IGLTA hosts its largest convention outside of North America First conference in Spain for the LGBT travel association includes delegates from 32 countries. The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association hosted its most attended and globally diverse convention outside of North America on May 8-10. Approximately 275 delegates from 32 countries gathered in By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News City celebrates IDHOBIT in New Steine Gardens The International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia was supported by local politicians, students and voluntary LGBT/HIV sector organisations this evening. Leaders of the Labour and Conservative group on Brighton and Hove Council were keynote speakers at tonights IDAHOBIT event in New By Besi • 3 min read
General News Brighton buildings bathed in blue for ME ME that is classified as a neurological illness affects over 6,000 adults and children across Sussex many of whom are virtually housebound and in need of care. Three of Brighton’s top destinations – The Brighton Wheel, the Grand Hotel and the Sea Life Centre – were bathed in blue, green and purple l By Besi • 1 min read
Community News The greatest gayest sporting event of the year is back! The GMFA/RVT Sports Day returns on August 25 in London. This annual carnival of athletic mayhem takes place on bank holiday Monday, August 25, at the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens (just behind the Royal Vauxhall Tavern) and will be hosted by Timberlina. Registration for teams is now open so it’s time to By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News New location for Brighton IDAHOBIT event today The location of IDAHOBIT 2014 has been moved from Old Steine and will now be held in New Steine Gardens, on Saturday, May 17 starting at 6.30pm. May 17 commemorates the day in 1990 when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from its list of mental health diseases. In 86 countries globa By Besi • 3 min read
