Arts Short film written and directed by Birmingham-based filmmaker to explore AIDS and prejudice Birmingham-based queer filmmaker Ellie Hodgetts is writer and director of a new short film entitled The Side Ward, which tells the story of a nurse who confronts her own prejudice after building a connection with a patient with AIDS on her ward. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Lunch Positive volunteers Health ‘It’s community – not clinical’: Gary Pargeter reflects on 13 years of local HIV charity Lunch Positive Lunch Positive is one of 244 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups in the UK to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service this year By Contributor • 3 min read
Features & Longread FEATURE: ‘Fighting Spirit – An interview with Colin’, by Alf Le Flohic Alf Le Flohic speaks to Phil Mills, Health Reporter of The Argus who wrote ‘Fighting Spirit of AIDS Victim’ piece in 1987 By Alf Le Flohic • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News What’s on where in Brighton & Hove this World AIDS Day What’s on where in Brighton & Hove this World AIDS Day By Contributor • 1 min read
Birmingham Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial to be unveiled on World AIDS Day – Thursday, December 1 Almost two years after the idea was first conceived by artist Garry Jones, alongside Phil Oldershaw and Andrew King, Birmingham’s AIDS & HIV Memorial is due to be unveiled on World AIDS Day – Thursday, December 1 – at Hippodrome Square from 6pm. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Features & Longread Brighton AIDS Memorial Project – a participant’s experience Participating in and viewing the Brighton AIDS Memorial Project has been a cathartic experience. By Contributor • 3 min read
Community News Take Action; Lace Up: World AIDS Day RED RUN to return on November 26 The World AIDS Day RED RUN, a 10k/5k charity fun run and 5K walk, is to return to London’s Victoria Park on Saturday, November 26. Organised to unite the HIV sector, the RED RUN creates a platform for HIV organisations across the country to raise awareness and vital funds for their work. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Birmingham Remember Their Names – the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt visits Birmingham The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt is on display at Pride House Birmingham until August 8 By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Birmingham Birmingham HIV and AIDS Memorial on target for fundraising Over seven months, more than £180,000 has been raised for the Birmingham HIV and AID Memorial – a new public artwork in Birmingham By Catherine Muxworthy • 3 min read
Community News Birmingham community to create HIV/AIDS memorial quilt The Cover-up Quilt is an Arts Council-funded community art project, inspired by the original AIDS quilt which began in San Francisco in 1984. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Health Martin Fisher Foundation: AIDS is over, if you want it Martin Fisher Foundation tells us about a new HIV animation By Contributor • 1 min read
Community Lunch Positive hosting World AIDS Day community lunch On Sunday November 28, Lunch Positive will be hosting a community lunch to commemorate World AIDS Day (December 1). By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
