News Same sex marriage bill introduced to Parliament The Culture Secretary, Maria Miller MP officially introduced the coalition government’s Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill into the House of Commons yesterday. It will be debated on February 5. Despite opposition among back bench conservative MPs it is thought likely the Prime Minister with the suppor By Besi • 4 min read
News Speed dating for ‘Friends of Dorothy’! Magnet Speed Dating will ensure you’re not left out in the cold this Valentine’s by hosting a same-sex speed dating event at at the Komedia on Wednesday 13 at 8pm. The evening is recommended for men and women aged between 25–45 years old and bookings are advisable. Organiser Melanie Brooker, said: “ By Besi • 1 min read
News Film screening to highlight Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday Brighton & Hove Unite Against Fascism is holding a free viewing of French film ‘The Round Up’ tonight in Room G7, University of Brighton, Grand Parade – opposite the Royal Pavilion. The film is being shown in the run up to Holocaust Memorial Day on Sunday. Former Councillor Leader Simon Burgess will By Besi • 1 min read
News LGBT History Month at Worthing Library Worthing Library celebrates LGBT History Month (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) with two events in February. This is the fourth year the library service has worked with WSCC staff group Glo-West to support the month. On February 7 at 7.00pm, Paul Burston and V. G .Lee read from the anthology, M By Besi • 1 min read
News Diva Destinations If you’re tired of trawling the Internet looking to organise that perfect holiday, then Diva Destinations, a holiday planning company run by gay women for gay women, will do the work for you, whatever your budget. By only working with gay or gay friendly suppliers, Diva Destinations are confident th By Besi • 1 min read
Winter in Reykjavik Features & Longread Rainbow Reykjavik Winter Festival, 2013 Tourism chiefs in Iceland work very hard to encourage LGBT travellers to visit the country all year round. In 2012 Reykjavik hosted the Gay Aquatic Championships, and the city is one of the front runners in their bid to stage the World OutGames in 2017. By Besi • 5 min read
News Obituary: Guy Lewis 24.6.78 – 9.1.13 Guy Lewis who died suddenly on January 9, was an avid supporter of the Brighton gay scene. The father of twin’s boys, he was awaiting the birth of his daughter, due a week later. Guy was taken unexpectedly ill with chest pains and died in the early hours of January 9 at Worthing Hospital. A […] By Besi • 1 min read
News LGBT Public Services group LGBT Sussex Public Services, a group formed in April 2012 to ensure that the public sector can continue to proactively consider the needs of their LGBT staff and service users by working much more closely together. has set out its plans for the future. Although still relatively new, their work provi By Besi • 1 min read
News Local women host free event against Government cutbacks Voices Against the Cuts: Women and Austerity is a free event on Saturday February 2, from 1-4pm at the Brighthelm Centre, North Road, Brighton. Doors open 12 30. Local campaigning group Brighton & Hove Women against the Cuts (BHWAC) aim to bring together those affected by and who care about effects By Besi • 2 min read
Books Brighton: The Graphic Novel – QueenSpark Books QueenSpark Books is a small Brighton based community publisher, which over the years has given a voice to Brighton’s lost past, including stories drawn from the winding back streets of Whitehawk and the forgotten cinemas and theatre joints, that once dominated the town centre. QueenSpark Books’ late By Besi • 1 min read
News Peer Action events in February Peer Action, a group for all those living with or affected by HIV are once again offering a wide range of social events throughout February, including. Sunday February 3: Bent Double with Zoe Lyons on hosting duties and Tom Allen (very funny, Google him) as the headline act. Discounted priced ticke By Besi • 1 min read
News TAGS Pink Party in Littlehampton TAGS, The Arun Gay Society are holding a celebration “Pink” party at the 03 club in Littlehampton on Saturday, February 23. The “Pink” theme is optional but people are encouraged to dress up. There will be a disco, buffet and charity raffle. The doors open at 7.30pm and tickets cost £8. The club has By Besi • 1 min read
