LGBTQ+ News LGBT History Month – Music and Musicians The lives of four major musical figures will be celebrated during LGBT History Month in February. The theme this year will be music and musicians. Through performances and educational events in schools, colleges and arts venues across the UK, the often remarkable lives and works of lesbian, gay, bis By Besi • 1 min read
Arts LGBT History Month events in Camden Camden LGBT Forum announces WORLD’s largest program for LGBT History Month 2014. The London Boroughs of Camden and Islington are to host what the claim is the world’s largest program for LGBT History Month throughout February 2014. The program is put together by Camden LGBT Forum with the support of By Besi • 2 min read
Health Deputy PM celebrates 30 years of THT with reception at Admiralty House Nick Clegg MP hosted a special reception at Admiralty House to mark 30 years of Terrence Higgins Trust on Wednesday night, January 15. Nick Clegg MP was joined by staff, volunteers and service users from across the HIV and sexual health charity, along with MPs, local councillors, and public health o By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gentoo tops Stonewall’s 2014 list of gay-friendly employers Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and The Co-operative complete top three. Stonewall today published its Top 100 Employers 2014 list, showcasing Britain’s best employers for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) staff. Gentoo is named as 2014’s top gay-friendly employer; in second place is Nottinghamsh By Besi • 2 min read
General News Fundraiser for Philippines Stars of stage and screen will come together for a special one-night-only concert You’ll Never Walk Alone at the Queen’s Theatre in London on Sunday March 2, 2014 at 7.30pm in aid of the Philippines Typhoon Appeal. On November 7, 2013 Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most intense tropical storms ever to h By Besi • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News Scottish College lecturer honoured for work in LGBT education An Edinburgh College lecturer has become the first educator in Scotland to achieve official professional recognition for expertise in equality and diversity education. John Naples-Campbell, a lecturer in performance at the college, has been honoured with an Equality and Diversity Professional Recogn By Besi • 3 min read
General News ‘Fun in action for children’ Paul Harrington explains how volunteering to help children is the highlight of his week. So we’re into February already. How are the resolutions panning out for everyone? Didn’t make any? Well perhaps it’s not too late to pretend you did. It was exactly this time last year that I made the decision By Besi • 2 min read
General News Brighton Half Marathon Youth Races sell out Organisers of the Brighton Half Marathon have confirmed that their Youth Races have sold out. Youth runners will compete over a one mile distance on Brighton Half Marathon race day, Sunday February 16, 2014. All 500 places have been snapped up by entrants of all levels and all abilities aged from 7 By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Exhibition organisers issue a ‘Call for Artists’ Future Evolutionary Arts Turbine (F.E.A.T) are inviting artists to submit art work for their fourth annual Rottingdean Windmill 2014 Open Exhibition. This years Open Call will focus on the expanded definition of ‘Space’ that challenges traditional modes of display in an unusual and inspiring space a By Besi • 1 min read
In The South TAGS annual party in Littlehampton The Arun Gay Society will be holding their annual party on Saturday, February 22 from 7.30pm at the 03 Club in Littlehampton. Door open at 7.30pm and the bar serves drinks till midnight. The theme for the party is Hats (optional) and there will be a prize for the person wearing the most fabulous hat By Besi • 2 min read
Health LGB&T self-esteem courses in Eastbourne Explore and learn about self-esteem together with MindOut. MindOut, the LGBT Mental Health Project are running a four week self esteem course for LGB&T people in Eastbourne starting Monday, February 3. The course will be facilitated by an out LGBT worker and volunteer, is for LGBT people and explore By Besi • 1 min read
General News Volunteer guides needed to welcome tourists to the city VisitBrighton seeks volunteers to welcome tourists to Brighton & Hove Olympics- style! The city’s official marketing body, VisitBrighton, is looking to harness some of London 2012’s sporting spirit by introducing its own band of on-street volunteers to provide information, help and advice to visitor By Besi • 2 min read
