News Simon Kirby MP welcomes new steps to control immigration New steps set out by the Prime Minister to ensure the immigration system favours people who “work hard and want to get on in life” have been welcomed by Simon Kirby, MP for Kemptown & Peacehaven. Tough reforms, considered by many as unfair, of all the routes of immigration to the UK have been imple By Besi • 2 min read
Music Local charities benefit from the voices of Actually Following successful performances and fundraising throughout 2012 by both Actually Gay Men’s Chorus and Actually Gay Women’s Chorus, £1141.64 has been presented to local charities and organisations. This month Actually CIC presented Sussex Air Ambulance with £323.16, Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboar By Besi • 1 min read
Health Local NHS Foundation Trust tops Stonewall’s health list Stonewall. the LGB equality charity today publishes the results of its inaugural Healthcare Equality Index, showcasing the most gay-friendly healthcare organisations in England. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust heads the list with Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust in second place followed By Besi • 1 min read
News UK Black Pride and London LGBT+ Community Pride announce partnership UK Black Pride – Europe’s largest community-led, not-for-profit support group for African, Asian and Caribbean lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people – and London LGBT+ Community Pride are joining forces for Pride in London on Saturday, June 29 2013. The partnership will see London LGB By Besi • 2 min read
News Leap into Spring and enjoy an active Easter this weekend Enjoy an active Easter with one of the many sporting activities organised by the Council across the city this April. The council’s Active for Life team is offering a range of events, from organised sports courses to Easter eggs hunts, during the school holidays. Activities for all ages to enjoy are By Besi • 1 min read
Community News New LGBT Research for East Sussex On Thursday March 21, the LGBT Equalities in Hastings, Rother & East Sussex project launched their latest research report, detailing the experiences and views of local lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people across East Sussex. The report discusses a variety of local issues pertinent to LGBT By Besi • 2 min read
News Hove MP visits Night Shelter Project Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, has praised the work of local homelessness charity Friends First after he visited the Night Shelter project last week. The Night Shelter project is a joint venture between the churches of Brighton & Hove, which was successfully piloted dur By Besi • 1 min read
News Pride 2013 launches at the Hilton Metropole Hotel Pride 2013 was given an enthusiastic reception by an audience of Brighton’s shakers and movers at the Brighton Metropole Hotel, last Friday, March 22. Hosted by the legendary Lola Lasagne, the audience were introduced to the new Pride Team of Directors by David Hill of E3 Entertainment Group whose u By Besi • 2 min read
News Rainbow Fund small grants available now LGBT voluntary sector groups looking for small grant funding can apply to the Rainbow Fund in April. Rainbow Fund grants are normally only given out in the autumn, however for the first time the Fund is able to go ahead with a small grants round this spring. Applications need to be made to the Susse By Besi • 1 min read
News Gadio Radio partners with flagship Brighton gay venue Club and Bar Revenge have signed a groundbreaking content and cross-promotional partnership with national gay radio station ‘Gaydio’ following the launch of the service on the London and Sussex Coast DAB digital radio multiplexes. Manchester based Gaydio started life as a community radio station ser By Besi • 2 min read
News Free event for dog owners Dog owners in Hangleton can pick up free advice, information and goodies at a special pet care information day. Brighton & Hove City Council’s animal welfare team is running the Dog Care Day at Hangleton Community Centre on March 27 from 1pm to 5pm, to help promote responsible dog ownership. Dog own By Besi • 1 min read
News Council thanks tourism volunteers An event to recognise and thank the volunteers who support Brighton & Hove City Council’s Tourism & Leisure Delivery Unit took place on Monday, March 18 at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery. The event, formed part of Brighton & Hove’s participation in English Tourism Week. Thanks were given to the over By Besi • 1 min read
