News Queens Arms raise £1,100 for Martlet and B.I.L.D The annual May Bank Holiday charity fundraiser at the Queens Arms in George Street, Brighton raise a fantastic £1,100 to be shared between Martlets Hospice and the British Institute for Learning Difficulties (B.I.L.D.). Queens Arms manager and new part owner, Kevin Calladine, said: “Wow!! What can I By Besi • 1 min read
News Kevin steps up at Queens Arms Kevin Calladine the present manager, has become part owner of the Queens Arms in George Street, Brighton. Andy Feest the present owner of the Queens Arms for the last 22 years said: “Kevin has done a fantastic job of managing the Queens Arms for the past 20 months. Having been at the QA myself for [ By Besi • 1 min read
Arts NIght after night: Neil Bartlett & Nicolas Bloomfield: Marlborough Theatre This classic Neil Bartlett/Nicolas Bloomfield music drama explores a shadow world of longing both familiar and alien. The year is 1958. The playwrights’ parents meet at a theatre in London’s West End to celebrate the playwright’s conception. They encounter a host of characters whose lives are linked By Besi • 1 min read
News Action group say “enough is enough” – and accuse the Council of not listening The St James’ Community Action Group (SJCAG) has today launched a campaign calling for St James Street to be treated fairly by the City Council with regard to investment and the support it requires to survive the council’s redevelopment plans for the area which are out for consultation at the moment By Besi • 4 min read
News The Symposium needs opinionated people to film for Latest TV programme The Symposium is an LGBT discussion series being made for the web and Latest TV, which asks groups of people to discuss questions and topics on camera that affect LGBT lives. Filmed in an informal setting – such as around a kitchen table – a group of four chatty, opinionated and socially aware peop By Besi • 2 min read
Paul Elgood News Rainbow Fund agrees spring grants for local LGBT groups and organisations The Rainbow Fund grants panel has agreed a new round of grants this spring. Voluntary sector groups were invited to submit a proposal via the Sussex Community Foundation in April. Proposed funding includes: • FTM – £850 for project costs • LGBT Community Safety Forum – £3800 for a community advocate By Besi • 1 min read
News Culture Secretary visits Brighton & Hove The Secretary of State for Culture, Media & Sport, the Rt Hon Maria Miller MP, visited Brighton & Hove yesterday to see what the city has to offer. In a busy afternoon, Maria and Mike Weatherley, MP for Hove visited NCSoft, an online gaming publisher in Brighton, and made a brief visit to the King [ By Besi • 1 min read
News Brighton Half Marathon 2014 places selling in record time Following the official launch event of the Brighton Half Marathon, 2014 less than a month ago the organisers have announced that places for the 2014 race have hit the half way mark, with more than 5,500 places snapped up already. The Brighton Half Marathon 2014 takes place on Sunday, February 16. 20 By Besi • 2 min read
Music Drag Idol 2013 tonight at Charles Street The south east region’s heats of Drag Idol 2013, the nationwide search to find the next big thing on the cabaret scene, will be hosted by Pat Cruise at Charles Street bar in Brighton, tonight, Monday, May 27 at 7.30pm and at The London Hotel in Southampton on Thursday, May 30 at 8pm. Since its […] By Besi • 2 min read
News £10 tickets available for Pride Gala Show tonight for Gscene readers The ultimate Brighton Pride Gala Show at the Sabai Pavilion Ladyboys Tent tonight, Sunday, May 26 brings this years Pride at the Fringe to a close. A madcap evening of the outrageous and alternative is promised featuring a double bill of side splitting fun when the infamous ‘Gay Bingo’ hosted by cu By Besi • 1 min read
Community News London gay bars to help THT HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has announced a range of exclusive bar offers for participants in this year’s ‘Really Wild’ themed Walk for Life event on June 16. This year sees a re-invention of the longstanding event, with a range of Soho venues showing their support by By Besi • 2 min read
News Zoe has a ball for charity Local TV and radio personality Zoe Ball will be making an appearance at the Hilton Brighton Metropole’s, Mid-Summer Charitable Ball on Saturday, June 22. On the night, Zoe will help judge a dance competition and fundraising events, including a silent auction, will hope to raise £50,000 to be split e By Besi • 1 min read
