News The Ledward Centre to host three Eurovision Watch Parties The Ledward Centre (TLC) is hosting watch parties for the Eurovision Semi Finals, the Eurovision Grand Final, and supporting Stand For Ukraine Brighton & Hove, which is a local community group created to support the Ukrainian community of Brighton & Hove and promote Ukrainian history and culture. By Chris Gull • 2 min read
Arts Jill Gardiner, celebrated lesbian historian and poet, dies aged 63. Words by Jane Traies. Her death has come as a shock to her many friends, and is a loss to the wider lesbian community. As well as being a significant historian and poet, Jill will be remembered as a loyal and generous friend, who has been taken from us far too soon. By Contributor • 2 min read
In The South The Ledward Centre to live screen Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s Football fixtures The first match to be screened live is Brighton & Hove Albion WFC vs Everton on Wednesday, April 19 at 7pm. The comfortable cafe will be serving teas, coffees, soft drinks and snacks. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Community News Lunch Positive to relaunch Positive Times wellbeing project On Thursday, April 20, the charity is having a Spring Wander to Cuckmere Haven, taking in the riverside and beach, followed by a luscious picnic! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Perfide Albion: new exhibition at Cup of Joe to feature drawings and paintings by French artists Brighton cafe Cup of Joe has announced they will be hosting an exhibition of paintings and drawings by French artists Jacques Metaireau and Marie Aupaix, which will will run from Friday, April 21 until May 30. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council installs new CCTV and additional street lighting at The Level The aim, the council says in a release, is to “help us tackle the continued vandalism and tagging in the park”. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Brighton & Hove eateries come together to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon Over £1,720 was raised at the evening, with delicious, mouth-watering arancini all round, plus some friendly gastronomic rivalry along the way. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Bears at The Bully raises £144 for Sussex Beacon and Brighton Rainbow Fund Bears at The Bully, a new monthly men-only night organised by the boys from Brighton Bear Weekend at The Bulldog, raised £144 to be split between the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund earlier this month. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Fringe Award-winning queens, Crudi Dench and Kate Butch, return to Brighton Fringe with more BITE Stakes are high in Drag Queens vs. Vampires – an outrageously camp comedy horror from the gals behind last year’s hit Brighton Fringe show Drag Queens vs. Zombies. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Celebrities Gail Porter and Marc Abraham join Brighton & Hove loneliness charity Together Co as ambassadors Together Co said: “Both Gail and Marc are advocates for improving mental health and wellbeing and work tirelessly to promote these through their own campaigning, so we are delighted to have them as part of the team.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend Easter Quiz to raise funds for Sussex Beacon and Brighton Rainbow Fund on Thursday, April 6 BBW are excited to extend a special invitation to furry friends – bears, otters, and cubs – but everyone is welcome. Not only will there be a quiz with great prizes, but there will also be a raffle with a hamper from Chris Sarson, Funeral Director, and prizes donated from Sussex Beacon and Mike Quin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South King Alfred proposals “moving forward”, according to Brighton & Hove City Council Residents of Brighton & Hove are invited to drop into the King Alfred Leisure Centre on April 18 to find out more about plans for a new West Hub Leisure Centre. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
