Local schools achieve award for outstanding LGBT+ work Four schools in Brighton and Hove were recently presented The Rainbow Flag Award for outstanding inclusion of LGBT+ and unsure young people and for tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying. By Besi • 2 min read
Raunch and Mince! Brighton Bear Weekend reveal a full programme of events for this year’s big weekend, from Thursday, June 13 to Sunday, June 16, with 12 events scheduled over 4 days. By Besi • 2 min read
B RIGHT ON LGBT+ Community Festival: Personal Safety Workshop – Be Safe Stay Safe This session introducing the principles of Personal Safety, including how to keep safe without using any physical techniques is hosted by the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum as part of the B RIGHT ON LGBT Community Festival. YOU will discuss and practice some techniques to increase your By Besi • 1 min read
Lunch Positive Supper Group In addition to the weekly HIV lunch club each Friday, Lunch Positive runs a regular evening supper group for people with HIV who are over 50. By Besi • 2 min read
Switchboard appoint new CEO Last month Switchboard announced Daniel Cheesman would be stepping down as CEO after two years in the post. Following a successful recruitment campaign Switchboard have announced that Lyndsay Macadam will be taking over as the new Chief Executive Officer later in the spring. By Besi • 1 min read
B RIGHT ON LGBT+ Community Festival: MindOut Mental Health and Wellbeing Day As part of this year’s B RIGHT ON LGBT+ Festival, MindOut will be running a full day of mental health and wellbeing support sessions, workshops, advocacy drop-ins and information sessions for LGBT+ people at the Phil Starr Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, BN1 1WN on Monday, April 8 2019. By Besi • 1 min read
COMPETITION: Win a pair of tickets for Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show Gscene have a pair of tickets to give away for the Sing-A-Long-A Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday, March 29 at the Phil Starr Pavilion as part of B RIGHT ON LGBT+ Festival. By Besi • 2 min read
Free Taster Day offers a flavour of Brighton Festival 2019 Brighton Festival hosts a free taster event on Sunday, April 7 at Brighton Dome for visitors to experience a flavour of what’s to come in May. The event is inspired by Brighton Festival’s Guest Director, acclaimed Malian musician Rokia Traoré, and this year’s themes of storytelling and journeys. By Besi • 2 min read
MPs slam “cavalier” detention system NAT (National AIDS Trust) issue guide to improve detainee HIV care. NAT and HIV clinicians at BHIVA (British HIV Association) have produced new guidance (last published in 2009) that supports staff in Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) and local HIV services to deliver good care. By Besi • 3 min read
Chatty Bus at University of Sussex Bus unveiled in a volley of paint A striking new addition to Brighton & Hove Buses’ fleet was revealed amidst a volley of paint during Sussex University’s Holi festival celebrations (Wednesday). The bus, commissioned by Brighton & Hove Buses, was designed by local artist Lois O’Hara, with the aim of helping people feel energised and By Besi • 1 min read
Ride to Work Week – March 25-31 Next week is Ride to Work Week, an initiative to get as many people as possible commuting by bike. Cycling has many benefits and people who ride to work are shown to be happier, healthier, wealthier and more productive. By Besi • 2 min read
Glitter Curious – Countdown starts to major new Monday party night at Basement Club @Legends A major new weekly LGBT+ community party night Glitter Curious launches at Basement Club @Legends on Monday, April 1. Everyone is welcomed with open arms to this unique non pretentious, camp and sexy Pop night, featuring the music of artists from Ariana to Abba, Britney to Bowie, Calvin to Cher, and By Besi • 2 min read
