Community News SAVE THE DATE: Trans Pride Brighton is back! Organisers of Trans Pride Brighton have announced the annual event is to return this year with an in person march and park event over the weekend of July 16, 2022 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts PROUD A.F exhibition with Hannah Shillito, Ex-Girlfriend and Sticky Pinz to raise funds for Survivors’ Network Local artist Hannah Shillito has collaborated with local drag queen Ex-Girlfriend and West End costume designer Sticky Pinz for a Kemptown gallery private view and solo show to raise awareness and funds for Survivors’ Network By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Santa Bus raises more than £26k for Brighton & Hove charities, including LGBT Switchboard More than 50 local businesses were part of the fundraising effort, most of them volunteering as Santa Bus collection points, while others donated their services, such as printing and distributing leaflets. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Brighton & Hove’s Artists Open Houses festival to celebrate 40th Anniversary in May The festival is now the largest event of its kind in the UK with around 200 houses and studio spaces across the city opening their doors for the main festival in May and around 60 opening during the Christmas festival. Over 2,000 artists and makers share their work and homes each year By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Features & Longread Trans Can Sport: six years of providing activities to trans and non-binary people in Brighton & Hove In its 6th birthday year, the Trans Can Sport team, who are dedicated to transforming the wellbeing of trans people through physical activity, share top tips to get and stay active By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Queer History Club returns on January 30 Get your queer history geek AND your dancing shoes on for Queer History Club(bing!) at Ironworks Studios, Brighton BN1 4GD on Sunday, January 30, which promises to be a a very special edition – 50% History Talk – 50% Disco – 100% Queer Heritage fun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Tony Chapman retires after 40 years serving the LGBTQ+ community Throughout Tony’s time in business, he has always treated his employees as an extended family and felt it was important to give back to the community. Over the years his venues have contributed over £365,000 to local charities. The largest amount of any gay business By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Sussex-based LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, is currently recruiting for new trustees Trustees play a vital role in the life of Allsorts. It is their job to support the project and hold it to account, ensuring children and young people feel safe, listened to and supported, whilst they continue to explore, grow and feel more confident with their sexuality and/or gender identity By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Get your running shoes on for the Sussex Beacon! The Brighton Half Marathon is one of the biggest events in the city’s calendar and the Sussex Beacon want YOU to join them as an exclusive runner and fundraiser for #TeamBeacon on Sunday, February 27! By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Business News ‘Queer the Marly’ campaign succeeds in keeping the Marlborough pub in the hands of the queer community “The Marlborough is an indispensable community asset for Brighton’s innumerable queers and their wonderful allies.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Supper Group with Lunch Positive tonight The event will be an opportunity to enjoy an informal supper and socialise, share peer support, and find information and advice By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Conservatives say Brighton Christmas Festival should be moved for future years The Conservatives have today said that the Brighton Christmas Festival should be moved away from Valley Gardens and Old Steine Gardens in future years, after 2021’s maiden edition By Graham Robson • 2 min read
