Brighton MPs Support ME Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven MP, Lloyd Russell-Moyle and Brighton Pavilion MP, Caroline Lucas, who is a Patron to the Sussex ME Society have both written to Department of Health ministers pressing for further funding to be made available for services and research into ME or Chronic fatigue syndrom By Besi • 1 min read
TODAY: Memorial Service for Arthur Law Rainbow Chorus to sing at memorial service celebrating the life of Arthur Henry Law on Sunday, July 15. THE memorial will take place at St George Church, 93 St George’s Road, Kemptown, Brighton starting at 3pm. By Besi • 1 min read
Arthur Henry Law: 21.5.1959 – 17.5.2018 “Arthur Henry Law was a powerful presence in every group and campaign he participated in. He brought big ideas, huge amounts of energy and drive to the table…….” Dani Ahrens. By Besi • 13 min read
Doctor Brightons reprieved with new 15 year lease from city council Doctor Brightons received a last-minute reprieve last week with a new fifteen year lease from Brighton & Hove City Council. By Besi • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend raise £8,460 for Rainbow Fund Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) organisers hosted a thank you party at the Camelford Arms on Tuesday, July 10 to thank volunteers, performers and venue owners who helped stage BBW 2018 from June 14-17. By Besi • 1 min read
JAZZ RE:FEST one day festival at Brighton Dome Family friendly one day festival JAZZ RE:FEST offers free tickets for under 16s. Brighton Dome is hosting an annual one-day festival celebrating UK jazz and jazz-inspired music and culture on Sunday July 22, and under 16s can go free! By Besi • 1 min read
Creation (Pictures for Dorian) nominated for acclaimed theatre award Creation (Pictures for Dorian) a commission for Brighton Festival 2018 is nominated for acclaimed theatre award. BRIGHTON Festival co-commission Creation (Pictures for Dorian) – by the British/German arts collective Gob Squad – has been nominated for an Offies award. By Besi • 2 min read
Worthing celebrates first Pride today! The acts are booked and ready to perform, the parade participants have their places allocated, the marshals have all been briefed as the final arrangements are made for Worthing’s first Pride, this Saturday, July 14. By Besi • 3 min read
Dr Nick and the bears University of Brighton researcher Dr Nick McGlynn wins seed funding of £6,726 to study Bear communities and spaces in the UK. The Bearspace project aims to explore the experiences of big and fat men in Bear bars, pubs, clubs, and events, and to understand how these spaces might help tackle fat stigm By Besi • 2 min read
PICTURE DIARY: Two Brewers Street Party For well over thirty-five years The Two Brewers has employed a simple formula of cabaret in one room and dancing in the other, giving credence to the phrase ‘if it ain’t broke, then don’t fix it’, but once a year the Two Brewers literally throws open its doors and the party goes outside onto the str By Besi • 2 min read
Find out about seniors housing at open morning on July 19 An open morning is being held at Hazelholt seniors housing scheme in Chalky Road, Portslade, on Thursday, July 19 from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The event provides an opportunity for people to find out more about Hazelholt, and other council-run seniors housing schemes across the city. By Besi • 1 min read
PREVIEW: Queen of Embroidery ‘Mother Eagle’ Solo Show at BRUSH Gallery Brush Gallery presents a summer solo show with the hugely talented embroiderer ‘Mother Eagle’. ‘NATURAL FIBRES’ launches on Thursday August 9 with a Private View and continues until the beginning of September. By Besi • 1 min read
