Rev Michael Hydes, Metropolitan Community News ‘Village’ Metropolitan Community Church to move to Ledward Centre on 3 March The ‘Village’ Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in Brighton & Hove has announced that from 3 March they will be moving to LGBTQ+ community centre, the Ledward Centre, for their weekly events. For the last few years, ‘Village’ MCC has been welcomed at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, with whom they By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Mermaids appoints new chief executive, Lauren Stoner, on a two-year contract Trans charity Mermaids has appointed its interim head, Lauren Stoner, as its chief executive on a two-year, fixed-term basis. Stoner became the charity’s interim chief executive in December 2022, replacing Susie Green, who had led the organisation for six years. A spokesperson for Mermaids said the By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Let your imagination run wild for the UK’s first LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut, which celebrates its 25th birthday in May In May 2024, the UK’s first LGBTQ+ mental health charity, MindOut, celebrates a remarkable milestone in its journey – its 25th birthday! MindOut said: “For a quarter of a century, we have stood together, providing a beacon of hope, understanding, and support for LGBTQ+ community’s mental health need By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Clare Project granted ‘interested person’ status in the inquest of Matty Sheldrick, who died in November 2022 The Clare Project, Sussex’s community-led support charity for trans, non-binary and intersex adults, has been granted ‘interested person’ status in the inquest of Matty Sheldrick, who died in November 2022. Alongside Matty’s family and friends, the Clare Project’s team made relentless efforts to get By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Across Rainbows announces closure of LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence and Abuse outreach service Aross Rainbows, which offers talks and workshops for LGBTQ+ communities in Sussex, has come to the decision to close its LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence and Abuse (IDVA) service, which will include the weekly drop-in and the six week course. In statement, Across Rainbows said: “We are a small i By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News Proud Studios CIC and Trans Pride Brighton & Hove launch new collaboration celebrating inaugural Trans+ History Week Beyond the Binary – The Spectrum Of Trans Joy is a group portrait project celebrating the inaugural Trans+ History Week, which is to take place May 6-12, capturing authentic joy, empowering the transgender community by promoting social cohesion, community spirit, and visibility. In the realm of soci By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Much more than just a pub disco! The Sunday Almanac celebrates 10th birthday Brighton is well known for having a transient nature, so anything that stands the test of time can rightly be proud. The Sunday Almanac is celebrating its ten-year anniversary on Sunday, January 28. Calling it a pub disco does it a massive disservice, but in the simplest terms that’s what it is – th By Alf Le Flohic • 2 min read
Woody Cook Community News Woody Cook confirmed as Brighton Half Marathon Youth Race starter for 2024 race DJ and presenter Woody Cook is to start the Youth Race, part of this year’s Brighton Half Marathon, which returns on Sunday, February 25. On starting the Youth Race, a one-mile course designed for junior runners aged 7-17 located on Hove Prom, Woody said: “I have run the Brighton Half Marathon many By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News From Gay Day to Pride: LGBT+ History Month Supper Club at the Ledward Centre To mark LGBT+ History Month, the Ledward Centre is serving a special light supper and hosting a talk by Alf Le Flohic on Sunday, February 4. A relaxed evening to mark the start of LGBT+ History Month, this is the chance to see Alf Le Flohic talk about the Sussex Gay Liberation Front 1972-1973, the By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Switchboard welcomes five new trustees – and invites TNBI people to join them Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard has welcomed five new trustees to its Board and is inviting people from trans, non-binary and intersex (TNBI) communities to join them. The new trustees and their role: Lucy Cryan (she/her) is a chartered accountant focussed on forensic accountancy and financial ri By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Charles Street Tap to celebrate the life of “dear friend” Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran on Sunday, January 21 Charles Street Tap in Brighton is to celebrate the life of “dear friend” Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran onSunday, January 21 from 7pm with performances from his friends – Sally Vate, Mrs Moore, Lola Lasagne and Gabriella Parrish. Charles Street Tap say: “It is going to be night of song, laughter and no doubt By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Sussex Beacon appoints new CEO, Rachel Brett The trustees of local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon, are delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Brett as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2024. Rachel will be joining the Sussex Beacon from YMCA Downslink, where she has held the position of Director of Children & Young Peop By Graham Robson • 1 min read
