General News Brighton & Hove Way….the next steps In April 2017, over 300 people from across the diverse communities of Brighton & Hove joined the Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Pete West in pioneering a new pathway around the city; The Brighton & Hove Way (B&H Way). By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents RFC celebrate club’s progress at annual dinner The Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Football Club held their annual club dinner at Hove Rugby Club on Saturday, June 24, attended by players, friends and supporters. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Small LGBT+ groups hold first AGM Working to Connect – The LGBT Small Groups Network held its first public Annual General Meeting on Saturday June 10. Cllr. Pete West, Mayor of Brighton & Hove 2016-17 opened the meeting. Cllr. Pete West, Mayor of Brighton & Hove 2016-17 opened the widely advertised meeting. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Bear-Patrol thank outgoing Mayor for his support Bear-Patrol, the social networking group held a reception at the Old Ship Hotel last month to thank the outgoing Mayor of Brighton & Hove, in the final days of his terms of office, for his support of the group during his year in office. By Besi • 1 min read
Photo: Hugo Michiels Photography General News Help the Mayor raise money for his 27 local charities Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Pete West is appealing for people to accompany him on a 50 mile cycle ride around the Biosphere boundary in the beautiful Sussex countryside. He’ll be raising money for the 27 local charities he is supporting during his year in office. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Mayor attends Brighton GEMS Christmas dinner The Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Cllr Pete West and his partner Geraldine attend the Brighton GEMS Christmas dinner. The dinner took place on November 29 at one of Brighton best kept secrets, the Gallery Restaurant, in Pelham Street, which is staffed by students from the award winning catering and hosp By Besi • 1 min read
General News Join the Mayor and ride the ‘Bonfire Bike Train’ to Lewes “Remember, remember…. getting to Lewes Bonfire can be tricky by rail, bus or car and not half as much fun as the totally massive and amazing Bonfire Bike Train” say the organisers of the annual ride from Brighton to Lewes. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News ‘Autumn Leaves’ Fete raises over £1,300 for The Sussex Beacon The Sussex Beacon ‘Autumn Leaves’ fete on Saturday, September 24, raised over £1,300 for the charity. The Mayor and Mayoress of Brighton and Hove joined other dignitaries, supporters, families and staff at the event, held in the garden of the Beacon, on Bevendean Road, Brighton. By Besi • 2 min read
General News Clock Tower key returns to city after 129 years A key to the clock tower that was presented to the town of Brighton in 1887 has travelled all the way across the world to be returned to the city 129 years later. Brett Dubois, the great great grandson of Alderman Edward Martin, the Mayor of Brighton in 1887, came over from Australia to present the By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Record crowds attend Trans Pride Record numbers of visitors flocked to Brighton & Hove on Saturday, July 23 to support Trans Pride, raise awareness of gender diversity and promote equality. By Besi • 3 min read
Cllr Pete West Fundraising News Mayor’s charities get new look Twenty seven charities from all sections of the local communities in Brighton & Hove will get the ‘seal of approval’ from Councillor Pete West during his term as the new mayor. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
In The South PICTURE DIARY: GEMS celebrate Christmas at City Catering College GEMS, the Gay Elderly Men’s Society got Christmas off to a cracking start last night, (December 9), at their annual Christmas party. More than 60 members attended the dinner where they were treated to a fine three course meal prepared and served by students from the City Catering College (CCC). By Besi • 1 min read
