Community News Event with authors Mark Ward and Daren Kay to mark 40 years of Sussex AIDS Helpline on Sunday, December 1 Marking 40 years since the formation of the Sussex AIDS Helpline, to commemorate World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1 the presenters of HIV Hour – David Fray and Josh Sharpe – will interview two writers – Mark Ward and Daren Kay – whose books tell the stories of people grappling with the challenges By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Artisan Cakery in Kemptown to raise funds for Sussex Beacon in run up to World AIDS Day Artisan Cakery in Kemptown is raising funds for the Sussex Beacon in the run up to World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1. During November, Stuart, owner of the cakery, will be donating 100% of funds made from sales of his delicious red velvet cake, priced at £4 a slice, to the local HIV charity. […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Work to “make Brighton & Hove seafront the most exciting in the country” to begin in late November 2024 Work to “make Brighton & Hove seafront the most exciting in the country” by restoring 28 arches of Madeira Terrace and build a new, fully accessible lift will begin in late November 2024. According to Brighton & Hove City Council, the first phase of the restoration of the Victorian Grade II-listed t By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard welcomes new interim CEO Sam Price Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has welcomed new interim CEO Sam Price, who has over 20 years’ experience in charity leadership, fundraising, governance and service delivery in a variety of settings including domestic abuse, housing, disability and international development. “It’s an honour to join By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport Brighton & Hove ready to welcome Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 with Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and England’s Red Roses bidding to become champions Rugby players and fans from Australia, Ireland, New Zealand and England will descend on the city next September as they bid to become the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 champions Matches at the Brighton & Hove Community Stadium will include the current world cup title holders New Zealand as well as En By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Annual World AIDS Day Concert to light up St Mary’s Church, Kemptown Get ready to celebrate the power of music and community as our LGBTQ+ choirs commemorate World AIDS Day with another spectacular concert at St Mary’s Church, Kemptown on December 1. The annual event – a night of unforgettable music, community, and celebration, which will honour those affected by HIV By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Food & Drink Bon appetit! Hervé’s Café is not just somewhere to have breakfast but also brunch, tea, coffee and delicious cake… Hervé’s Café on St James’s Street, Brighton is not just somewhere to have breakfast but also brunch, tea, coffee and delicious cake. Mixing French and British fare, all our dishes are handmade either by ourselves or local artisan always trying to use as many local produces as possible. In the mornin By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News Brighton-inspired banners by local gay artist Dave Pop! up for auction to help support city centre projects Following the success of this summer’s vibrant city centre dressing campaign, Brilliant Brighton (also known as Brighton’s city centre Business Improvement District (BID); a not-for-profit organisation formed of 517 city centre businesses) has announced the auction of the fun and fabulous banners de By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Plans to upgrade the Ledward Centre, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ centre, approved Nearly a year since submitting plans the Ledward Centre, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ Centre, has received building control assent. A spokesperson for the Ledward Centre said: “We’re delighted to finally be able to move on with some of our plans to upgrade Ledward Centre, which will allow us to host mor By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove City Council Black History Month event celebrates and recognises “Black experience, Black excellence and Black futures” Brighton & Hove City Council hosted a Black History Month event at Ironworks Studios on Monday, October 14, “celebrating and recognising Black experience, Black excellence and Black futures”. The event, which aligned with the Black History Month 2024 theme of reclaiming narratives, featured speeches By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News REVIEW: Dave Lynn and Allan Cardew bring ‘John and Thomas’ to life There’s many a double act that split – through ill health, retirement or death – and there’s sometimes a sense of not knowing how the remaining partner feels. And that’s a central theme of Andrew Kay’s latest play John and Thomas. But this 50-minute gem is so much more than that. John (Allan Cardew) By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Transgender News Brighton & Hove City Council seeks views on revised draft Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit Brighton & Hove City Council is seeking views on the revised draft Trans Inclusion Schools Toolkit, which is designed to empower staff and governors in the city’s schools and colleges to develop inclusive policies and practices that specifically support trans children and young people. The council s By Graham Robson • 2 min read
