Community News LATEST TV: QTube Episode 5 Latest TV covers Brighton Pride 2013, in the latest episode of QTube. Starting on the seafront at Madeira Drive they follow the parade all the way to Preston Park where their cameras cover the main stage with top acts like Class A and a message from Peter Tatchell. You can catch up on events from [… By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Drag Race in Southampton The Titanic in Southampton will be raising money for Cancer Research UK at their Annual Drag Race on September 7. Hosted by Sonia Marmite the race aims to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK. The money will be used for research and treatment in the local area. Last year they colle By Besi • 1 min read
Film Want to be a filmmaker? Brighton Film School has announced that it has a few places remaining through Clearing on its Filmmaking HNC/HND course, which follows A Level results day on Thursday, August 15. The 2-year course, which starts in September, combines practical filmmaking workshops using industry standard film and di By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Scottish equality charity urge caution The Equality Network, the Scottish LGBT equality charity, have warned against Free Church of Scotland proposals to allow discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and trangender (LGBT) people in public services. The Free Church of Scotland issued a press release calling for the right to discrimi By Besi • 1 min read
News Kemptown MP calls for sensitive sites to be protected Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven has called on Brighton and Hove City Council and East Sussex County Council to protect sensitive sites in his constituency from unauthorised traveller encampments. Simon has written to both Councils calling on them to protect sensitive areas which By Besi • 1 min read
Arts ‘Brighton Draws Men’ sharpens its pencil Brighton Draws Men, a gay-friendly drawing group, will be meeting at Friends Meeting House, Brighton on Saturday, September 14 from noon. The group, which runs monthly and is now on its second meeting, aims to bring together people, whether professional or amateur, gay or straight, to draw men of al By Besi • 1 min read
Cllr Bill Randall General News Local residents helped by free money advice service Free financial advice has helped more than 370 Brighton & Hove City Council tenants access more than £350,000 in unclaimed or additional benefits, charitable payments, savings on household bills and write-off or rescheduling of some debts. Advice was provided by the council’s Housing Inclusion Team, By Besi • 1 min read
General News Giant hawk returns to valley A giant hawk is once again keeping watch over Sheepcote Valley – thanks to park rangers and local volunteers. The hawk, originally carved into the hillside by artists from Same Sky in 2001, has been restored to its former glory. Led by Brighton & Hove City Council’s Park Rangers, volunteers from Bri By Besi • 1 min read
Features & Longread Adonis Cabaret – Boys! Boys! Boys! Last month I was invited to visit the Adonis Cabaret show at Oceana on Brighton seafront, by Davina Sparkle, the show’s Brighton host. Since its conception in 1998, Adonis has grown into a national brand, starting as just one show in Brighton it now runs six shows throughout the country every Saturd By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Dame for a Laugh in Eastbourne It was a case of ‘Dame for A Laugh’ on Saturday for Eastbourne’s first five kilometre walk with a unique twist – all participants completed the walk dressed as panto dames! Brighton’s Billie Lewis hosted the pre-walk warm up pulling up on stage Eastbourne’s game for a laugh mayor, Cllr Mike Thompson By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Bulldog benefit Helps The Heroes The Bulldog staged a benefit for Help The Heroes, on Sunday, August 12 and raised a magnificent £1244.73 for the charity which provides help to soldiers injured in the line of duty and their families. Artists appearing included: Misty Lee, Wilma Fingadoo, JP Christan, Trudi Styles & The Pianoman, Fo By Besi • 1 min read
