News Trans Can Sport announces programme of events for this autumn The charity, a not-for-profit project based in Brighton & Hove, was created to get trans people into exercise and healthy living, and aims to help anyone who feels their transgender identity makes participating in sport difficult By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Business News R-Bar to reopen tonight after cheeky facelift! R-Bar, one of Brighton’s most iconic queer spaces, is to reopen to the general public tonight (Sunday, September 18) at 7pm after a cheeky facelift courtesy of DesignLSM. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council secures almost £115,000 to prevent vulnerable young women and girls from being sexually and violently exploited Council officials say a dedicated Young Women’s Worker will work with girls who are either being abused or are at risk of being exploited by gang members. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News BLAGSS announces ‘Bowling Extravaganza’ will take place on Wednesday, November 2 Once again BLAGSS will be organising the event, taking over the whole complex of 26 lanes for BLAGSS’ sports groups and community organisations. Local HIV charity Lunch Positive will be trying to defend their title… By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts NEW DATE: Musical theatre sensation The WestEnders to treat Brighton to an unforgettable entertainment extravaganza in aid of the Sussex Beacon For one night only at The Old Ship Hotel on Thursday, September 29, musical theatre sensation The WestEnders will be treating Brighton to an unforgettable entertainment extravaganza in aid of local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Lunch Positive and Terrence Higgins Trust to run Energy Surgery for people living with or affected by HIV With energy costs rising, HIV charities Lunch Positive and Terrence Higgins Trust have teamed up to host an Energy Surgery for people living with or affected by HIV on Friday, September 23. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Brighton & Hove City Council releases statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Brighton & Hove City Council has released a joint statement following yesterday’s announcement from Buckingham Palace that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
General News Brighton & Hove food banks alarmed as demand surges and donations fall Charities appeal for emergency action as fears grow that cost-of-living crisis leaves thousands in permanent food insecurity By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Jobs The Clare Project seeks Community Development Coordinator With support from LGBT+ Consortium’s LGBT+ Futures Equity Fund, the Clare Project (TCP), the charity supporting trans, non-binary and intersex adults in Sussex, has introduced a new role in order to support the development of its Community Investment Programme. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Sussex Beacon’s Women’s Group to meet on Thursday, September 22 The Sussex Beacon’s Women’s Group, a group for women living with HIV, is to meet on Thursday, September 22 from 10.30am. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Festival fever hits Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus As summer draws to a close, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus are celebrating their first full year of performances since Covid, with two very special shows at regional and international festivals. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Greens launch petition to Liz Truss to ‘make first act’ better funding for public services Brighton & Hove Green Party has launched a new petition, following the announcement that Liz Truss MP is to become Prime Minister. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
