Arts Search for county poetry champs! The search is on to find the poet “laureates” of Sussex. Entry to the competition is free and, like all the other winners from counties over the country, the Sussex “laureates” will get their work published in the National Poetry Anthology and receive a free copy of the book. One overall winner will By Besi • 1 min read
News Self-Defence Taster for women and girls Sussex Personal Safety Training (SPST) are running a self-defence taster course for women and girls on Saturday, May 11 at the KICKS Martial Arts Centre, Lewes Road, from 2-5pm, costing £15 (£10 conc.) SPST are self-defence trainers based in Brighton. They have developed their skills working mostly By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Argentinian trapeze star at Preston Park during Brighton Festival Some Argentinians thrive on tango—but for Sebastian Gutierrez a different kind of rhythm is his passion. Born in a small town 50 miles north of Buenos Aires, Sebastian now performs to big crowds in cities across Britain in silver skin tights with a reptile-like texture. A sash round the waist and ba By Besi • 4 min read
Community News Bizarre Bazaar annual fetish sale The annual Bizarre Bazaar Fetish sale returns tomorrow, Sunday May 5, at Subline in St James Street from 2pm-5pm. If your are looking for a new pair of chaps or just a nice leather jacket? You need to check out this unique jumble sale. New Calvin Klein and Aussiebum underwear and sports wear will b By Besi • 1 min read
Community News LGBT Switchboard needs qualified counsellors Do you want to give something back to your community and volunteer within a supportive counselling team? Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is looking for volunteer counsellors qualified to at least diploma level. Interested counsellors are asked to contact the Counselling Coordinator, Heather May for By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus: Douze points!: tonight Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus: Douze Points! Amidst claims that Eurovision has had it’s day, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus imagine what might happen should Brighton attempt to stage an alternative song contest. What would be the highs and lows, the delights and disasters? Would it be a fabulous folly or a s By Besi • 1 min read
Music Alison Moyet signs to appear at Brighton Pride Iconic Diva Alison Moyet has been added to the main stage lineup for this years Brighton Pride on Saturday August 3. Alison Moyet made her name in Yazoo with Vince Clarke before moving on to a successful solo recording and acting career in the West End. Programming director Dulcie Weaver, said: “Ali By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Start your week with Michael Rosen May Bank Holiday’s Start The Week on Radio 4 is to come from Brighton, in honour of the Brighton Festival. Already recorded at the Dome Studio Theatre this week, it features Guest Director of the Festival Michael Rosen, artist Mariele Neudecker, writer Jay Griffiths, and Blast theory artist Matt Ada By Besi • 1 min read
News Rugby World Cup group matches come to Brighton The Amex Community Stadium will be used for group matches during the Rugby World Cup in 2015. Only four traditional rugby venues feature in the list announced today, the rest being football grounds and the Olympic Stadium. Coventry, Bristol, Derby and Sunderland failed to make the final list. Conse By Besi • 4 min read
News Have you had your say on the communal reclycling bins? Residents of Brighton & Hove wishing to voice their opinion on the City Council’s communal recycling proposals have only until Monday, May 6 to return their questionnaires. More than 32,000 residents were sent leaflets and questionnaires, which invited views on proposals which would see communal bin By Besi • 1 min read
News Tories select new leadership team Brighton Conservatives AGM has confirmed Councillor Geoffrey Theobald as group leader. He ran unopposed for the top job and is now beginning his third year in the role. However there is a change in one of the Deputy Leader positions which sees Woodingdean councillor Dee Simmons replacing Denise Cobb By Besi • 1 min read
News Roger French to become a Freeman of the City Roger French, the recently retired head honcho of Brighton and Hove buses, will be honoured by the city he served in a special meeting of the council later this month. He’s to become one of a select band of only seven to be made an Honorary Freeman of the City of Brighton & Hove. Roger […] By Besi • 1 min read
