Community News “For the community by the community.” GirlFlix lesbian and queer women dance party to celebrate first birthday and Valentine’s on Friday, February 16 GirlFlix, a lesbian and queer women dance party, which has been bringing together self-identifying women since February 2023, is to celebrate its first birthday and Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 16 at Melon in Worthing. The Valentine’s and first birthday party will have five iconic DJs and a l By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Saltdean Library to return to iconic Saltdean Lido after refurbishment Saltdean Library will be returning to the Saltdean Lido on Tuesday, February 13 following extensive refurbishment to the iconic Grade II listed Lido building. The Brighton & Hove libraries service will welcome customers back to the Saltdean Lido building after two years of operating from a temporary By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Senior gay man smiling during lgbt pride protest – Focus on face Community News New measure to improve LGBTQ+ inclusive care in Brighton & Hove to be discussed at the council’s Adult Social Care and Health Sub-committee on January 17 Brighton & Hove City Council has announced a new measure to improve LGBTQ+ inclusive care is being proposed as part of a range of new requirements for council-commissioned residential care homes in the city. Councillors will discuss new measures aiming to bolster standards and continue the commissio By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News Santa Bus raises a huge £37,620 for local charities, including Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard and the Brighton Rainbow Fund In the build up to Christmas, Santa Claus travelled all the way from the North Pole and boarded his very own Brighton & Hove Santa Bus to spread festive joy and cheer to everyone across Brighton & Hove and beyond. This year was the 20th anniversary and to help celebrate 20 years of Christmas giving, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove residents invited to share their experiences with Brighton & Hove Libraries in new interactive installation Brighton & Hove residents are invited to share their experiences with Brighton & Hove Libraries in an interactive installation at Jubilee Library, Brighton from Monday, January 15 to Sunday, January 28. From free books to study spaces to a great spot for catching up with friends, the library means d By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Violence against women and gender minorities: THE SORORITY launches first secure community to keep everybody safe everywhere in the world THE SORORITY, an app and online community has launched worldwide, gathering over 80,000 members to help women and individuals from gender minorities protect each other and act against any form of violence, including physical assault, harassment, isolation, discrimination, and domestic. Born in Franc By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Shared Lives: could you put your spare room to good use? Meet Brighton & Hove City Council‘s Shared Lives team at Jubilee Library on Thursday, January 11 and find out how you could use your spare room to support someone by providing regular short breaks or full-time home Shared Lives carers provide support for people with learning disabilities, mental hea By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Funeral of Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran to be held at Woodvale Crematorium (South Chapel) on Wednesday, January 17 The funeral of Luke ‘Lola’ Holloran, who sadly passed away last month, will be held at Woodvale Crematorium (South Chapel) on Wednesday, January 17 at 2.30pm. The cortege is expected to leave from outside Legends Hotel at 2pm and after the funeral the wake will be held at Charles Street Tap from 3.3 By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News Sussex Partnership joins forces with voluntary sector organisations to enhance support available for people with mental health problems, learning disabilities and neurodiversity Seven organisations representing the voluntary community and social enterprise sector (VCSE) and Sussex Partnership have signed the Sussex Compact, an agreement which sets out a vision for working in partnership to shape and deliver non-clinical services. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News New CEO joins Brighton & Hove youth homelessness charity, Clock Tower Sanctuary The Clock Tower Sanctuary (CTS), a charity that supports young people experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove, has welcomed new CEO Fabia Bates. Fabia Bates, who replaces Frances Duncan who leaves CTS following six and a half years as CEO, brings over 20 years of experience in Brighton’s commun By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton Bears at the Fallen Angel to raise funds for Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund The boys from Brighton Bear Weekend gather tomorrow (Saturday, January 6) for their monthly meeting at the Fallen Angel in Kemptown, Brighton. As it’s start of a new year, the boys will be celebrating with free shots to keep you warm – and do wear your kilt for an extra one! DJ Bozzy Bear will […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Stumped for things to do? Sussex Cricket Foundation invites LGBTQ+ community for coffee and cake at County Ground in Hove on Monday, January 8 The Sussex Cricket Foundation is inviting everyone from the local LGBTQ+ community for coffee and cake at its County Ground in Hove on Monday, January 8 from 11am – 1.30pm. This is a free event, offering the chance to sit and socialise in a safe and relaxed environment, at the home of Sussex Cricket By Graham Robson • 1 min read
