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# LETTER TO EDITOR: Thank you
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/letter-to-editor-thank-you/
- Published: 2017-07-23T09:00:18.000Z
- Updated: 2017-07-23T09:03:36.000Z
- Description: A huge thank you to Gscene, James Ledward, the Golden Handbag Awards and everyone who sent in a citation to nominate me for a Lifetime Achievement Award for services to the LGBT+ Communities at this years Golden Handbag Show.
- Author: Contributor
- Tags: In The South, Letters, News, Finola Brophy, Golden Handbag Awards, James Ledward, Rainbow Chorus

## **A huge thank you to Gscene, James Ledward, the Golden Handbag Awards and everyone who sent in a citation to nominate me for a *Lifetime Achievement Award* for services to the LGBT+ Communities at this years Golden Handbag Show.**

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**It was a complete surprise** and I’m still overwhelmed by all the wonderful things people have said.

I am extremely honoured and humbled to receive this award though I must acknowledge all the support, creativity and teamwork from lots of others in our groups and communities – working together to create strong networks and partnerships, to improve services and to challenge prejudice and discrimination.

And I may be older and a bit creaky round the edges but this Lifetime Award won’t stop me from continuing to make Brighton and our wider communities even more inclusive and supportive of our communities.

**Thanks again for my Golden Handbag!**

Finola Brophy  
Chair of the Rainbow Chorus