News Dr Sam Hall resigns from WellBN amidst NHS scrutiny: A loss for trans healthcare in Brighton Dr Sam Hall, a respected advocate for trans healthcare and former lead clinician at Brighton’s WellBN practice, has stepped down from his role amid an ongoing NHS investigation into gender-affirming care for under-18s. WellBN, known for its inclusive and affirming Trans Health Hub, has been under scrutiny since June, By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Community Corner Switchboard CEO Joe Sainsbury presents trailblazing GP surgery WellBN with Health Inclusion Award This GP Practice is redefining inclusive healthcare. By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Sponsored Content Pride at the Pavilion: A Glamorous Start to Pride Weekend Kick off Pride weekend in style at the Royal Pavilion! Enjoy fine food, sparkling wine, and fabulous entertainment in support of Brighton Pride and Brighton & Hove Museums. By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
Sponsored Content Shelter Hall to host Drag Musical Bingo Night in support of Pride Community Foundation Brighton, UK – Shelter Hall is set to turn up the volume on Pride Month celebrations with an unmissable night of drag, diva anthems and dazzling prizes, all for a good cause. By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
Community News Chris Gull, Director of Scene, Trustee of Brighton Rainbow Fund and Director of Ledward Centre, shares health concerns and decision to step down from all roles Chris Gull has shared that he was diagnosed with colon cancer in January, and is stepping down from his roles to focus on his recovery, and retirement. Chris has issued the following personal statement: “The last year has been particularly tough, after more than five years since the death of James L By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Community Equality and Human Rights Commission leadership under fire as anti-trans agenda reshapes Britain’s human rights The EHRC’s no longer serves its stated purpose of protecting all marginalized groups. Instead, it advances policies that many equality experts and human rights organizations have identified as discriminatory. By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Brighton Trans Rally Community Brighton Unites: Huge turnout for emergency protest against Supreme Court decision Brighton Unites: Massive Turnout for Emergency Protest Against Supreme Court Decision By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Community Brighton Rally for Trans Liberation on Saturday, April 19 At 12.30pm on Saturday, April 19, Brighton & Hove will unite at Brighton’s Clock Tower against the Supreme Court‘s attack on trans rights, which represents yet another blow to our trans community, already facing severe marginalisation and oppression across Britain. This ruling provides dangerous lev By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
Community Statement from Chris Gull, Chair of the Brighton Rainbow Fund The Brighton Rainbow Fund remains a vital and unique institution that has been instrumental in advancing many essential services in our city. The dedicated staff at The Ledward Centre continue their important work, and Brighton Pride, under Paul Kemp’s leadership, maintains its crucial community fun By Scene Editorial Team • 3 min read
Community Scene magazine statement regarding recent news report on Brighton Rainbow Fund and our director Chris Gull Dear readers, In light of recent news regarding the Brighton Rainbow Fund and our director Chris Gull, we at Scene magazine want to reassure our community. We remain, as we have always been, a community-focused publication produced and maintained by a dedicated team of volunteers. This core aspect o By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
Pride Trans Pride Brighton & Hove 2024: 45,000+ celebrate Trans Joy at city’s biggest Trans Pride event yet! The vibrant heart of Brighton & Hove was filled Trans Joy on Saturday, July 20 where Trans Pride Brighton & Hove 2024 unfolded in a spectacular display of solidarity, joy, and resilience. The city’s streets came alive with a sea of TNBI & LGBTQ+ flags as an estimated 45,000 people gathered to celebr By Scene Editorial Team • 5 min read
Arts Season’s Greetings from Scene If, like us you are alone this Xmas, then we raise a glass to your good health and send you extra warm LGBTQ+ Yuletide Blessings By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
