Community News Racial Harassment Forum, the Rainbow Hub and Possability People to host Hate Incident Awareness Workshop at Friends Meeting House, Brighton on June 15 At this event, find out what the difference is between a hate incident and a hate crime, and why reporting is so important. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News A night of ska and punk for Matty Sheldrick at Green Door Store to raise funds for Clare Project Headlining this fundraising event at Brighton’s Green Door Store on Saturday, July 15 is The JB Conspiracy with support from Dakka Shanks and Phat Problem. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Brighton’s LGBTQ+ choir Rainbow Chorus to lead IDAHOBIT 2023 Community Vigil in the city on Wednesday, May 17 The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) was created in 2004 to draw attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex people, and all of those with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News LGBTQ+ Enviro-Wellness Day with clothes swap, crafts and river clean on Saturday, June 3 ESTEEM, the Marine Conservation Society and Wild Coast Sussex are teaming up for a sustainable clothes swap, crafts day and river clean in Shoreham-By-Sea on Saturday, June 3. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove 5km Rainbow Run to raise funds for Brighton Rainbow Fund on Friday, August 4 The event takes place the same weekend as Brighton & Hove Pride – ideal for those wanting to include it in their Pride celebrations. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Jim Parkyn, creador de Shaun the Sheep, en la 29ª Feria Internacional del Libro en Guadajalara. Guadalajara, Jalisco a 1 de Diciembre del 2015. ©FIL/ Paola Villanueva Bidault. Brighton Fringe Shaun the Sheep animator to host model-making workshop at Brighton Fringe ahead of Martlets Hospice art trail Shaun the Sheep fans aged six and up are invited to attend model-making workshop which takes place ahead of local hospice Martlets’ Shaun by the Sea art trail this May half term. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Lunch Positive to relaunch Positive Times wellbeing project On Thursday, April 20, the charity is having a Spring Wander to Cuckmere Haven, taking in the riverside and beach, followed by a luscious picnic! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News “A celebration for 60 years, a celebration for love.” Brighton’s queerest disco dears, DJs Wildblood and Queenie, to bring 30/60 to Patterns Brighton on Sunday, April 30 30/60 is a fundraiser for Pedal People Charity and The Ledward Centre – reflecting our wish to say thanks to two wonders of Brighton LGBTQ+ community who played such a pivotal role in our lives, James Ledward (Gscene) and Freddie Bateman (Scene 22). All our DJs are giving their time for free so we c By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Celebrities Gail Porter and Marc Abraham join Brighton & Hove loneliness charity Together Co as ambassadors Together Co said: “Both Gail and Marc are advocates for improving mental health and wellbeing and work tirelessly to promote these through their own campaigning, so we are delighted to have them as part of the team.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend Easter Quiz to raise funds for Sussex Beacon and Brighton Rainbow Fund on Thursday, April 6 BBW are excited to extend a special invitation to furry friends – bears, otters, and cubs – but everyone is welcome. Not only will there be a quiz with great prizes, but there will also be a raffle with a hamper from Chris Sarson, Funeral Director, and prizes donated from Sussex Beacon and Mike Quin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove Green Party celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with a call for acceptance March 31 is International Trans Day of Visibility – an opportunity to raise awareness of the discrimination trans and non-binary people face. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Rainbow Call Companions, a service for older LGBTQ+ people, celebrates its first anniversary Award-winning Rainbow Call Companions service, run by charity Re-engage, is celebrating its first anniversary – and is on course to reach its target of helping older LGBTQ+ people. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
