General News Men more sceptical about two dad families 47% of men disagree that a gay male couple can do as good a job bringing up children as a man and a woman, in contrast to 30% of women. New analysis of the British Social Attitudes survey published by NatCen Social Research during gay adoption week reveals that men take a more conservative stance [… By Besi • 2 min read
Health HIV transmission between women is rare, but possible The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the case of a woman who was infected with HIV during sex with another woman. The case which happened in Texas in 2012 involved a monogamous lesbian couple. One of the women was positive the other was not. The couple did not take any protective m By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News “When Can We Get Married?”- Same-sex couple demand timescales for civil partnership conversion Specialist lawyers ask Government to confirm timescales for civil partnerships to be converted into same-sex marriage. A couple taking legal advice regarding the implementation of same-sex marriage is calling on the Government to issue a clear and defined timeframe for when those in civil partnershi By Besi • 4 min read
Arts Pride Arts and Film Season 2014: First event announced After the success of the ‘ICONS’ exhibition last year, artists from the LGBT sector (and their supporters) will return to the Jubilee Library this summer for another creative extravaganza. The event will bring together a collective of artistic talent to raise funds for Pride and the Rainbow Fund who By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton shines in Boyz Scene Awards Brighton Pride, Paul Kemp, Wild Fruit and Legends all came out top of the class at the 22nd Annual Boyz Scene Awards staged at the Two Brewers in London last Thursday (February 13). Legend won the Best Out Of Town Venue while Brighton Pride received the award for the Best Pride, Festival or Outdoor By Besi • 1 min read
General News Alzheimers Society opens new dementia cafe on the level The Alzheimers Society now run three dementia cafes in Brighton. Their third cafe opens next Wednesday, March 19 at the Maclaren Room on the Level in Brighton and runs from 2-4pm every third Wednesday of the month thereafter. There will be live entertainment, refreshments, massage, information and s By Besi • 1 min read
Health New prostate cancer group for gay and bisexual men in London & South East Leading equality and diversity charity METRO has joined forces with Prostate Cancer UK to launch a new group for gay and bisexual men affected by prostate cancer in London and the South East. METRO Walnut is a peer support group that will meet monthly in Greenwich offering an opportunity for men to By Besi • 2 min read
General News Climbing Centre to be opened at Withdean tomorrow Withdean Sports Complex will be unveiling its brand new indoor climbing centre this Saturday, March 15 when the Mayor of Brighton & Hove will officially open the facility at 10.30am. The new facility will be the largest in the South East and will be a regional centre of excellence, meeting the high By Besi • 2 min read
International News Same sex couples marriage – the fast facts From Thursday, March 13, same sex couples not in an existing legal partnership are able to give notice of their intent to marry. The first same sex marriages can legally take place on Saturday March 29. In Brighton the first same sex wedding to take place will be at one minute past midnight on March By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Newcastle Pride gives the north east the X-Factor One of the UK’s largest LGBT festivals is bringing a taste of the X Factor to the North East with Shayne Ward who won the ITV talent show in 2005 headlining. The newly-extended three day event, which returns from Friday July 18, will also feature performances by fellow X Factor stars Joseph Whelan a By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Volunteers needed for MindOut marathon cheer stations MindOut staff Jason and Chloe are running 26.2 miles for the Brighton Marathon in April. They are running as part of a team of 29 fabulously fit runners who have been training hard all winter and raising lots of money for MindOut. If you can offer just a few hours of your time to be […] By Besi • 1 min read
Health Learn basic counselling skills for free The LGBT Community Safety Forum are running a series of courses to give you basic counselling skills. The CPCAB Award in Introduction to Counselling will introduce you to practical initial counselling skills which can be used in everyday life as well as basic counselling concepts. Assessment is thro By Besi • 1 min read
