Community Corner Sappho Events to celebrate 5th birthday at London's new LGBTQ+ venue, Betty & Joan's Sappho Events will celebrate its firth birthday on 17 November - a milestone moment for the LGBTQ+ company that runs social events for queer women, trans and non-binary people across the UK - with a new home for its events at London’s newest LGBTQ+ venue, Betty & Joan’s. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Trans support charity, The Clare Project, welcomes new Executive Director Brighton-based trans support charity The Clare Project has welcomed new Executive Director, Beck Cedar (they/them). Earlier this year, The Clare Project, a pioneering charity supporting trans, non-binary, and intersex (TNBI) adults across Sussex, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a heartfelt event. The celebration brought together founding members, current staff, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner INTERVIEW: The punk rock queen of the Brighton drag scene: Ex-Girlfriend "Tell me you've come from reading this article and I'll pull you onstage for a snog!" By Dale Melita • 7 min read
Community Corner THE ALLEY BAR - a venue dedicated to radical, queer, feminist and inclusive live art and performance - to launch in Ramsgate Next month, Kent-based LGBTQ+ cabaret collective Screaming Alley will launch THE ALLEY BAR, a new members-only underground venue tucked beneath a barbershop in the iconic harbour town of Ramsgate. Dedicated to radical, queer, feminist and inclusive live art and performance, the venue will fund artists to develop their craft, experiment By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community Corner INTERVIEW: Tayris Mongardi on paying homage to black female pop culture and upcoming post-Drag Race homecoming show 👀👀👀 By Dale Melita • 6 min read
Community Corner "Better hours for the event and local residents." Worthing Pride announces Sunday Garden Party for 2026 Worthing Pride organisers have announced a Sunday Garden Party will take place during the 2026 edition of the annual Pride event, which brings colour, Pride and unity to the town. Organisers have spent the last three months securing Worthing Pride's future at Steyne Gardens with the local licensing By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Trans support charity Mermaids announces appointment of new CEO Trans support charity Mermaids has appointed Johanna Hardy (she/her) as new Chief Executive Officer. Jo will be taking up the role in November, bringing more than 20 years of leadership experience in the charity sector. Her career includes senior roles at Young Minds, Gingerbread, Contact and Mencap, with a By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner Brighton & Hove City Council: "Rejecting hate in all its forms" Brighton & Hove City Council is supporting Hate Crime Awareness Week, which runs to Saturday, 18 October, to send out a message that "hate incidents and crime will never be tolerated in our city". Hate Crime Awareness Week aims to bring people across the country together to stand By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Corner Allsorts Youth Project to benefit from this year's Santa Bus! In just six weeks, Santa Claus will swap his sleigh for the iconic Brighton & Hove Santa Bus, bringing festive joy to communities across the city while raising vital funds for local charities, including LGBTQ+ youth charity Allsorts Youth Project. Now in its 22nd year, Santa Bus will tour 20 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner New monthly general practice clinic for trans and non-binary people in Lambeth Bridge@Lambeth is a new monthly clinic within general practice that supports trans and non-binary residents in Lambeth, London. The clinic provides gender affirming healthcare within a primary care setting, and seeks to tackle barriers that may stop the trans and non-binary community from accessing primary care. The clinic is By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut joins forces with the Prince and Princess of Wales to help transform suicide prevention Brighton-based LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut is one of 18 charities chosen to be part of the National Suicide Prevention Network, run by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales. Launched on World Mental Health Day, the Network aims to transform suicide prevention by delivering lasting change By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Corner INTERVIEW: Davina Sparkle spills on championing LGBTQ+ venues, joining Lunch Positive as a trustee and reveals her crush of the day.… "The sparkles are real and so is the back pain and bad knees." By Dale Melita • 5 min read
