Jobs Marlborough Productions seeks new General Manager Marlborough Productions, the leading UK producer of queer-led, intersectional performances, parties and community gatherings, is seeking a proactive and enthusiastic General Manager to join its team. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News National roadshow celebrating UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 set to visit Hove The free Roadshow on Saturday, June 25 will offer visitors to Brighton & Hove an introduction to football, with a chance to learn new football skills and tricks as well as try matchday presenting and interviewing in a special BBC studio. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Greens welcome news of NHS plans to open Gender Identity Clinic in Sussex Following a joint letter from Cllrs Clare and Powell to Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, NHS England have confirmed plans to improve access to trans healthcare in Sussex By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Find activities to help you stay strong, steady and independent this April Brighton & Hove City Council is running a five-day programme of taster activity sessions in April through video or in-person at a variety of locations that are free or low cost and open to anyone aged 50+. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Jobs The Clare Project is recruiting! The Clare Project, which supports transgender, non-binary and gender-variant people in Brighton and across Sussex, is recruiting two paid positions open to community members who are passionate about inclusion in healthcare. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council introduces rental deposit loan scheme The scheme aims to help staff avoid the need for high-cost personal loans by offering an interest free loan to pay for the deposit asked for upfront by letting agents or landlords when renting a property. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Greens call for better healthcare for trans people in Brighton & Hove A joint letter from Cllrs Clare and Powell to Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee next week calls for councillor investigation on ‘state of trans healthcare’ By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Chris Jepson launches kickstarter for Volume 1 of The Identity Project Zine IDENTITY is a project by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson, exploring what it means to identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community today. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
The Sussex Beacon, St James’s Street Fundraising News Brighton HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, announces 30 years supporting the community Brighton-based HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has launched a series of community and fundraising activities, commemorating 30 years since the foundation stone was laid at its main centre. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Jobs JOBS: Allsorts Youth Project seeks LGBT+ Youth Support Worker Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, is currently seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic LGBT+ Youth Support Worker to induct young people into the project, facilitate groups and offer one-to-one support. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts The Great Escape announces first ever LGBTQ+ stage for 2022 The Great Escape announces Rebecca Black, Baby Queen, Claudia Valentina and NOAHFINNCE, as the four artists to play the festival’s first ever LGBTQ+ stage By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton Bear Weekend launches merchandise and ticket sales for BBW 2022 Brighton Bear Weekend has announced its 2022 merchandise range is now on sale, along with wristbands and tickets for this year’s Bear Weekend taking place from Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust to pilot new PrEP clinic in Brighton & Hove – PrEP2U Terrence Higgins Trust is piloting a new PrEP clinic in Brighton & Hove. Called PrEP2U, the clinic runs on a Thursday evening between 4-7pm from their office at 61 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove to pilot new service – PrEP2U At PrEP2U, you’ll get a full HIV and STI screen, PrEP, plus condoms & lube, advice and information and referrals for support. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend presents cheque for £4,000 to Brighton Rainbow Fund Brighton Bear Weekend volunteers gathered last Saturday to present a cheque for £4,000 to the Brighton Rainbow Fund, which distributes funds to LGBTQ+ projects in Brighton & Hove that make a fundamental difference to the lives of hundreds of people in our communities. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News BLAGSS to celebrate 25th Birthday at the Grand Brighton on Saturday, June 25 Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society is to celebrate 25 years by throwing a glittering party in the Empress Suite at Grand Hotel Brighton on Saturday, June 25. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Take a stroll on the new Black Rock boardwalk A stroll along Brighton’s eastern seafront has taken on a new look, with the opening of a new 850 metre boardwalk. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Hullabaloo Quire to present ‘A Glass of Laughter’ with Vyvienne Long and LGBTQ+ singer-songwriter Paul Diello Hullabaloo Quire is to present A Glass of Laughter – a collaborative concert with Irish cellist and composer Vyvienne Long and LGBTQ+ singer-songwriter Paul Diello on Saturday, May 14 at St George’s Church in Kemptown. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Global management consulting company Bailey & French donates over £820 to Sussex Beacon Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced the team at Bailey & French managed to raise more than £270 for the charity at their car boot sale at the end of February, which was then double matched, bringing the total to over £820. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Opt-out HIV testing launches at Royal Sussex County Hospital’s Emergency Department All patients who attend A&E at Royal Sussex County Hospital will now be screened for HIV when having routine blood tests, unless they choose to opt out By Graham Robson • 4 min read
LGBTQ+ News Over 80 LGBTQ+ and HIV organisations pull out of government’s planned international LGBT conference Over 80 LGBTQ+ organisations and groups, including Stonewall and LGBT Foundation, have pulled out of the UK government’s Safe To Be Me conference due to the government’s u-turn on banning trans conversion therapy. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Feature on the cover of Scene magazine – ‘Out & About’ Are you an LGBTQ+ drag performer, musician, comedian, community changemaker? If so we’d love to hear from you! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Chris Jepson’s image depicting ‘Modern Love’ is a winner in GREAT Britain’s national competition The subjects of Chris’ image Modern Love are George Montague, ‘The Oldest Gay in the Village’, and his husband of 25 years, Somchai. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Trans Pride Brighton & Hove announces T-shirt Design Competition for trans and non-binary communities The theme, Out in the World, is to recognise Trans Pride Brighton & Hove returning to an in-person event on Saturday, July 16 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
