Community News Rose Garden's Swap Shop raises £700 for Sussex Beacon The event, which was even more wild and wonderful than last time, saw an enthusiastic crowd come together to swap, donate and get into the spirit of things, under the watchful eye of Ms Garden. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News New Mayor of Brighton & Hove to support LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, during her mayoral year Councillor Amanda Grimshaw BEM, who has been appointed as new Mayor of Brighton & Hove, will be supporting LGBTQ+ youth charity, Allsorts Youth Project, during her mayoral year. Elected as a Labour councillor in 2019, Amanda was appointed deputy chair of the Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Cult By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News LGBTQ+ youth charity The Kite Trust awarded £1.7million to “tackle rise in LGBTQ+ hate” The Kite Trust, an LGBTQ+ youth charity serving communities in Cambridgeshire, has been awarded two grants amounting to £1.7million by the National Lottery Community Fund to “turn the tide” for LGBTQ+ young people. Last year, 4,780 transphobic hate crimes were recorded across England and Wales – mor By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Rob Sainsbury becomes CEO of Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard, which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, has welcomed Rob Sainsbury as its new CEO. Writing on social media, Rob said: “Taking on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is both a privilege and a profound responsibility. A By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News TV stars, including Brighton’s Ollie King, support sexy Brighton campaign to end misconceptions about HIV Terrence Higgins Trust has launched a sexy new campaign in Brighton, letting the public know that people living with HIV on medication cannot pass on the virus during sex. The billboards show couples entwined and locked in a flirty embrace. The ‘Cant Pass It On’ campaign is being championed by Stric By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus raises over £2,000 for local HIV charity Lunch Positive Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus raised just over £2,000 for local HIV charity Lunch Positive from two shows earlier this month. Over two nights, Retrospective: 20 Years of Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus saw the Chorus, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, take a trip down memory lane. The shows, which we By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Host of ‘Show Up, Show Out!’ Tayris Mongardi said: “A labour of love and necessity to our trans+ community.” An event to support our trans communities at Revenge in Brighton raised a massive £2,427.77 for Trans Pride Brighton on Sunday, 4 May. Produced and hosted by Brighton drag artists Tayris Mongardi and Ex-Girlfriend, Show Up, Show Out! consisted of three incredible drag shows, and music from Revenge’s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Nathaniel J Hall visits the Sussex Beacon! Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has said it is “enormously grateful” to the “delightful” Nathaniel J Hall, who took time out of a busy schedule to visit the centre to find out more about their work. Many will know Nathaniel as Donald Bassett in the hit series It’s A Sin, but he is also […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove to come together for International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on 17 May Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities and allies will come together on Saturday, 17 May for the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). This year’s event will take place at the stairs of the Brighton Unitarian Church from 12-1pm and feature music from Brighton Gay Men By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Notts LGBT+ Network to celebrate turning 50 with event hosted by Priscilla Shona Krakow Notts LGBT+ Network is to celebrate turning 50 with a Rainbow Relay event (afternoon tea and quiz) hosted by Priscilla Shona Krakow at the Hockley Emporium on Sunday, 25 May. Since its inception in 1975 (as the Lesbian and Gay Helpline), the network has provided support to more than 80,000 people an By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News QUEER THE MARLY: “a venue run by and for the Brighton queer community” The Queer The Marly campaign began in the summer of 2021, when the pub’s future was uncertain. Hundreds of testimonials were collected from the community and the building was granted status as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). Due to this status, the community has been given first notice of intent By Contributor • 3 min read
Community News Chris Gull, Director of Scene, Trustee of Brighton Rainbow Fund and Director of Ledward Centre, shares health concerns and decision to step down from all roles Chris Gull has shared that he was diagnosed with colon cancer in January, and is stepping down from his roles to focus on his recovery, and retirement. Chris has issued the following personal statement: “The last year has been particularly tough, after more than five years since the death of James L By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
