Cabaret World AIDS Day fundraiser at Brighton Box Gallery and Centre Stage with sensational ‘80s popstar SONIA Local gallery The Brighton Box is holding a special World AIDS Day event with sensational ‘80s pop star SONIA on Sunday, December 1 from 3 – 6pm, with all profits donated to Lawson Unit and the Sussex Beacon. A celebration of diversity and creativity, this event will be an opportunity to explore a s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Survivors’ Network and Sussex Police drop in for those wanting to gain information about reporting sexual offences to the police The Survivors’ Network and Sussex Police have set up a drop in for anyone over the age of 18 wanting to gain information about the options of reporting sexual offences to the police. The drop in is anonymous (in line with confidentiality and safeguarding policies) and is solely for people to gain in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove loneliness charity Together Co aims to give back to the city with Good Gift Guide Giving back to your community is now even easier with the launch of Brighton & Hove loneliness charity Together Co’s Good Gift Guide. The new venture is a great way for people to shop local while supporting people in Brighton & Hove who are lonely or socially isolated. Twelve businesses have signed By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Football Club celebrates nine years of inclusive rugby Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC, Sussex’s first gay and inclusive rugby club, celebrated its ninth birthday in November. Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC is open to players of all abilities. believes in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome regardless of their gender identity By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Free event to explore vibrant trans, non-binary and intersex history of Brighton & Hove On Saturday, December 7, join Queer Heritage South and the Clare Project at Ironworks Studios in Brighton to explore the vibrant trans, non-binary and intersex history of Brighton & Hove and contribute to a growing digital community archive! For more than 10 years, Queer Heritage South has been cele By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Theatre ‘Ginger Johnson Blows Off’ at Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on November 15 What goes on in drag royalty Ginger Johnson’s sock drawer stays in Ginger’s sock drawer. But lest your imagination runs riot, let’s just say his array of sock puppets are very frisky when no-one’s looking. It’s just one of Ginger’s crazier ideas in their roller coaster cabaret life. When you talk to By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Community News Over £1,700 raised for Lunch Positive at Davina Sparkle’s Late Birthday Fundraiser at Legends Over £1,700 was raised at Davina Sparkle‘s Late Birthday Cabaret Fundraiser for local HIV charity Lunch Positive at Legends Brighton last night (Sunday, November 3). Hosted by Mary O’Kart, the event included an auction and lashings of top cabaret, including: Davina, Lovinia Belle, Cosmic, Miles Elli By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton Kemptown MP Chris Ward stands up in defence of LGBTQ+ veterans affected by armed forces’ gay ban Brighton Kemptown MP Chris Ward (Labour) has stood up in defence of LGBTQ+ veterans in the House of Commons, saying that compensation available to those affected by the British armed forces ‘gay ban’ isn’t enough. Speaking about a constituent, Steve, who was dismissed by the RAF in 1985 over a relat By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Kick off Novem-BEAR with a BANG at Bears at the Fallen Angel, organised by Brighton Bear Weekend Prepare for a frightfully fun night with Bears at The Fallen Angel on Saturday, November 2 from 8- 12.30am, which is organised by Brighton Bear Weekend. Expect a spooktacular party with DJ Bozzy Bear spinning monstrous beats and host Graham Munday conjuring up a bewitching atmosphere. Money raised o By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Cllr Bella Sankey Politics “We welcome today’s announcement and the additional investment in public services.” Labour councillor Bella Sankey, Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council, has responded to today’s (Wednesday, October 30) budget announcement. Councillor Sankey said: “We welcome today’s announcement and the additional investment in public services. “After more than a decade of underfunding, this cou By Graham Robson • 1 min read
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
