Born to Mince – Clary continues ‘mincing’ in 2019 Emma Cox sits down with the Queen of the double entendre to establish how many more ‘minces’ he has left in him. If I was expecting Julian Clary to turn up to our interview in a fanfare of sequins, make-up and high camp, I’d have been sorely disappointed. By Besi • 12 min read
Blue Plaque for Derek Jarman unveiled in London A prestigious Blue Plaque was unveiled in London on February 19 to commemorate the avant-garde film-maker, and LGBT+ activist Derek Jarman on the 25th anniversary of his death from HIV in 1994. By Besi • 2 min read
OPINION: Queer I Come – The C.U.N.T Of Brighton’s Drag Scene Brighton is generally known as being one of Britain’s quirkiest cities with eccentricities like independent queer events and independent fashion companies on every street. Brighton is a brilliant place to let your pride and freak flag fly. By Besi • 4 min read
You can help young people at risk of homelessness Local homeless charity Sussex Nightstop marks 10-year anniversary with new Sleep Safe campaign to help young people at risk of homelessness stay off the streets. By Besi • 4 min read
BBC LGBT+ correspondent reveals disturbing levels of homophobia he’s facing New BBC LGBT+ correspondent Ben Hunte reveals appalling levels of homophobia he is facing before even starting in his new role. Ben told an audience at National Student Pride, “I have never received so much abuse in my life… I knew it’d be bad, but not that bad”. By Besi • 1 min read
Lunch Positive volunteer takes part in first Tesco Community Cookery School Lunch Positive, is the local weekly HIV lunch club charity that brings people with HIV together to share social and peer support over an enjoyable and healthy meal. By Besi • 1 min read
BeefMince makes Brighton debut during BBW BeefMince, London’s BIG and BEEFY club night comes to the Rialto Theatre in central Brighton for a spectacular fundraising club night event on Saturday, June 15 during Brighton Bear Weekend 2019. By Besi • 2 min read
Worthing Pride make history bagging ‘Best Event’ award Worthing’s first ever Pride makes history again, by beating strong competition from established local events to be crowned Best Event at the Sunny Worthing awards, on Friday, February 15. By Besi • 3 min read
Exeter City FC take stand against homophobia for 10th year running Exeter City Football Club said ‘no to homophobia’ at its home game with Bury on Saturday, February 16. THE match was designated as the Club’s annual Football v Homophobia fixture and a number of initiatives were organised by the Exeter City Supporters’ Trust, its One Game One Community (OGOC) Group By Besi • 3 min read
Marine Tavern raise £5,519.18 for MindOut in 2018 Marine Tavern raise £5,519.18 in 2018 for LGBT+ mental health charity. Marine Tavern customers raised £5,519.18 for MindOut the LGBTQ Mental Health Service from their fundraising activities in 2018. By Besi • 1 min read
Combined choirs charity concert raises over £3,000 for HIV charity The annual World Aids Day Charity Concert raises over £3,000 for Lunch Positive. The annual World Aids Day Charity Concert held on December 1 at St Mary’s Church, Kemptown is renowned for the variety of its performances and the warm support of its audience. By Besi • 2 min read
Switchboard to create new Community Steering Group Switchboard are creating a new Community Steering Group, to put the voice of local LGBT+ lived experience at the heart of their work. By Besi • 1 min read
