Arts Queer in Brighton book launch Queer in Brighton launch new anthology at the Jubilee Library last night, February 26. Queer in Brighton is a lottery funded heritage project celebrating and promoting the rich cultural life of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in Brighton and Hove. The Anthology is a colle By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Ooh Yes I Do!: The Ultimate Gay & Lesbian Lesbian Wedding Planner It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man in possession of a good bloke must be in want of the ultimate gay and lesbian wedding planner. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Books THT launches first UK guide to support over-50s living with HIV HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) launches the UK’s first guide with advice for health and social care staff on how to support older people living with HIV. The Health, Wealth & Happiness Good Practice Guide is aimed at staff working within the NHS, adult social services and By Besi • 2 min read
Books LGBT History Month event in Eastbourne – date changed James Wharton one of Britain’s first openly gay soldiers talks about his book Out in the army during LGBT History Month at Eastbourne Library. James joined the British Army in 2003 entering the ranks of the Household Cavalry as a member of the elite Blues and Royals. He served in Iraq and alongside By Besi • 1 min read
Arts 100 reasons to love Ryan Gosling: Joanna Benecke: Book review This is a humorous attempt to show us how perfect Mr Gosling is, and he does look rather sweet in quite a few of the pictures, of which there are plenty of high quality colour ones on every page. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts Tie me up! The complete guide to bondage: Stephen Niederwieser: Book review This books relaxed style and focus on pleasure are the perfect combination for this introduction to bondage, part of his famous ‘blue series’ and a book that’s sure to benefit both the rank beginner and the experienced practitioner. Bondage for everybody! By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts ‘To Russia with love’ A protest on the eve of Putin’s Olympic opening, Thursday, February 6. Vince Laws will be face painting 83 volunteers with the names of the 83 countries where homosexuality is illegal at Ku-Bar, London on February 6 at 7pm on the eve of the opening of the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. There will be By Besi • 1 min read
Arts The Elements of Eloquence: Mark Forsyth: Book review In his inimitably entertaining and witty style he takes apart famous lines and shows how you too can write like Shakespeare or Oscar Wilde. Whether you’re aiming for literary immortality or just an unforgettable one-liner, The Elements of Eloquence proves that you don’t need to have anything to say By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts LGBT History Month events in Camden Camden LGBT Forum announces WORLD’s largest program for LGBT History Month 2014. The London Boroughs of Camden and Islington are to host what the claim is the world’s largest program for LGBT History Month throughout February 2014. The program is put together by Camden LGBT Forum with the support of By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Beards: An unshaved history: Book Review Clarke takes us on a sexy photo tour of his view on history of the beard trend, The beard as an expression of the modern man and the tribes he aspires to be apart of. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Books Signed Morrissey autobiography raises thousands of pounds to help abused animals A one-of-a-kind signed hardback copy of Autobiography by Morrissey, the only copy of the full-colour hardback signed by the author, has sold on eBay for £8,300. All proceeds are going to People for the ethical treament of animals (PETA) as a New Year’s present to help prevent the slaughtering of ani By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Tony Hogan Bought me an Ice Cream Float before he stole my Ma: Kerry Hudson: Book Review Tony Hogan tells the story of a Scottish childhood of filthy council flats and B&Bs, screeching women, feckless men, fags and booze and drugs, the dole queue and bread and marge sandwiches. It is the story of an irresistible, irrepressible heroine, a dysfunctional family you can’t help but adore, th By Eric Page • 2 min read
