News Restoration of Brighton’s Victoria Fountain gets underway The 32ft fountain, also known as the Dolphin Fountain, has been disassembled and transported to workshops in Leicester, where it will undergo a complete restoration. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Grief Meets Sculpting from Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to take place on Wednesday, February 22 The group explores a particular theme each month – this month sculpting – usually using a creative outlet. Each session is an opportunity to meet with others and explore grief. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove comes together in solidarity at vigil for Brianna Ghey The Brighton & Hove Vigil for Brianna is one of many vigils to take place across the country – from Glasgow to Guildford. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Survivor Spaces: Creating our own safe spaces with Michael Hyde and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard at The Queery, Brighton on February 21 In this workshop and led-meditation, Michael Hydes will share simple techniques that can be used to create an inner safe-space, and an example of how to utilise that space in clearing negative emotions. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Drag Queen for a Day to take place at Sussex Beacon in March An HIV workshop aimed at breaking self-stigma and boosting self-confidence By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Ledward Centre and SEASBrighton launch ‘Our Spaces: Queerness & Nightlife & Brighton & Hove’ LGBTQ+ artists working in the South East have been invited to examine the topics of ‘Queerness and Nightlife’ as it relates to their experiences in the region. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Public lecture at University of Brighton to explore shaping of identity through life challenges The lecture from Professor Rusi Jaspal is part of the University’s LGBT+ History Month programme of events By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts Brighton artist Jamie McCartney creates bomb-shaped vending machine for Ukraine The renowned Brighton artist was invited to Ukraine, shortly after the invasion began, to give a talk in Lviv on the Mission of Culture During Crisis. What he saw shocked him, and he created this artwork to help. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News ON YOUR MARKS! Brighton Half Marathon to take place on Sunday, February 26 The Brighton Half Marathon race is organised by Brighton-based charity the Sussex Beacon, which provides specialist support and care for people living with HIV. The charity helps hundreds of people living with HIV in Sussex and the race is the charity’s largest annual event. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton study reveals risks facing LGBTQ+ people in immigration detention New research from the University of Brighton – funded by the Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender and the Centre for Digital Cultures and Innovation – has revealed that LGBTQ+ people continue to face harassment, bullying and deteriorating mental health while in immigration detention. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health Trans Can Sport announces upcoming activities for trans, non-binary and gender variant people in Brighton & Hove Activities range from wheelchair basketball to online core classes. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Brighton’s very first LGBTQ+ Emergency Night Shelter opens its doors The shelter is a 10-week pilot funded by the Brighton Rainbow Fund and is a partnership between LGBTQ+ charities Outside Project, Stonewall Housing and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
