Community News Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre restoration enters final stage According to BHCC, the project will “see these unique and historic buildings protected and preserved for future generations.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project receives £10,000 from Tesco Community Grants scheme Tesco shoppers donate £10,000 to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ young people across Sussex By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Over £7,000 raised at Burning the Clocks 2022 Same Sky, the community arts charity known for organising Brighton’s annual winter solstice parade and celebration Burning the Clocks, has announced that they have raised £7,036.91 through their crowdfunding campaign and business partnerships over the past few months. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South New research from Shelter shows nearly 27,000 people are recorded as homeless in the South East Brighton & Hove comes out worst, with one in 78 people homeless, one in 107 people are homeless in Hastings, followed by Milton Keynes where one in 122 people are homeless. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
In The South New chapter for Brighton’s Old Reading Room Brighton & Hove City Council celebrates the Grade-11 listed Old Reading Room and Temple buildings, which are currently being restored as part of the Black Rock Rejuvenation project. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Brighton to host world-famous Van Gogh Alive experience Van Gogh Alive, the immersive, multi-sensory experience that has welcomed 8.5 million visitors in 80 cities around the world, is coming to Brighton this spring. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts The first Ukraine International Film Festival to launch at Latest Musicbar in Brighton on January 18 “World class films made by world class Ukrainian filmmakers. Ukraine has a world class cultural history which it will not lose!” By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Census 2021 a “crucial” snapshot of LGBTQ+ population of England and Wales The latest census figures (Census 2021) have revealed Brighton & Hove is the local authority with the largest LGB+ population among those aged 16 years and over (10.7%). Seven of the other local authorities in the top 10 were in London, with the largest LGB+ populations residing in the City of Londo By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Jobs Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard is hiring! Switchboard is looking for a Safe Accommodation LGBTQ+ Domestic Abuse Caseworker; a fantastic opportunity to join the Switchboard team at an exciting time of growth. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to host community wellness day on Monday, January 16 The event, which takes place at Ironworks Studios is Brighton, will offer free self care activities such as massage, haircuts and nails, as well as workshops and activities such as yoga, meditation and crafts, with music and food in the evening. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove city councillors to consider bidding to become a host city for Women’s Rugby World Cup According to Brighton & Hove City Council, a successful bid would “see world class cup rugby teams welcomed to the Amex Stadium for a second time, enhancing Brighton & Hove’s reputation as a major sporting city.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Chris Jepson fundraising for two Brighton & Hove exhibitions for The Identity Project during LGBTQ+ History Month in February 2023 This will be the first time the whole Brighton & Hove collection of 84 portraits will be exhibited together. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
