In The South Brighton & Hove City Council proposes 4.99% increase to council tax Brighton & Hove City Council leader Councillor Phélim Mac Cafferty has warned “difficult choices” will need to be be made next month. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Have a (whip) crackin’ good time – and dig deep – at Sussex Beacon’s Bizarre Bazaar Stock up on fetish wear, leatherware & accessories, kinky clothing, rubber gear, whips & chains, masks/blindfolds and hoods, adult literature/DVDs and XXX artwork – all while supporting the vital work of this local HIV charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts The Identity Project – ‘Brighton & Hove Edition’ on display at Jubilee Library, Brighton for LGBTQ+ History Month from Monday, February 6 An LGBTQ+ History Month exhibition of portraits of the Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ community by award-winning photographer Chris Jepson By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Brighton Half Marathon calls for Race Day Volunteers Organisers of the Brighton Half Marathon, organised by and the main fundraising event for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, are seeking volunteers to help out on race day, Sunday, February 26. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Dome Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre restoration enters final stage According to BHCC, the project will “see these unique and historic buildings protected and preserved for future generations.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project receives £10,000 from Tesco Community Grants scheme Tesco shoppers donate £10,000 to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ young people across Sussex By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Ian Farrell – ‘It’s Simply Showtime’ Nick Boston reviews tenor Ian Farrell’s newest release By Nick Boston • 3 min read
Community News Over £7,000 raised at Burning the Clocks 2022 Same Sky, the community arts charity known for organising Brighton’s annual winter solstice parade and celebration Burning the Clocks, has announced that they have raised £7,036.91 through their crowdfunding campaign and business partnerships over the past few months. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Business News Lady M to raise funds for Parity for Disability at Nautilus Lounge, Brighton on Saturday, January 28 Throughout 2023 Lady M is ‘Dragging for Donations’ monthly, kicking things off in January aboard Brighton’s subterranean cocktail bar Nautilus Lounge on Saturday, January 28 with doors at 7pm and show from 9pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South New chapter for Brighton’s Old Reading Room Brighton & Hove City Council celebrates the Grade-11 listed Old Reading Room and Temple buildings, which are currently being restored as part of the Black Rock Rejuvenation project. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Simon Webster Hair announced as Brilliant Brighton’s ’Festively Fabulous’ window dressing competition winners The window dressing competition was organised by Brilliant Brighton – a not-for-profit organisation formed of 517 city centre businesses who come together to put on projects, including the city centre’s Christmas lights. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News LOVE FEST to benefit the Mayor of Brighton & Hove’s charities, including Allsorts Youth Project and Brighton Fringe Enjoy performances from singing sensation Scarlett Chapman, the award-winning New Note Orchestra, the joyful Martlets Choir and Brighton’s flagship gospel singers, Bright Soul Choir. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
