Community News Brighton Rainbow Fund announces applications for 2023 funding round are now open! The Brighton Rainbow Fund is the central hub for fundraising within Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ communities, and distributes grants to local projects which benefit, and make a difference, to the lives of hundreds of individuals within those communities. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Free 10-week group for LGBTQ+ birthing parents at the Ledward Centre in September Mummyshock, a new 10-week group for LGBTQ+ birthing parents, is to run at the Ledward Centre, Brighton’s LGBTQ+ community and cultural centre, in September. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Certificate of Recognition presented to The Sussex pub in Hove for raising £4,600+ for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has presented Mike and Lee (pictured) at The Sussex pub in Hove with a Certificate of Recognition, acknowledging and honouring their outstanding fundraising work for the charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Norman Cook, Brighton’s own superstar DJ Fatboy Slim, backs Martlets to complete work on new Hospice and keep caring Right Here, Right Now Postcards featuring his handwritten, heartfelt message to people in the city have been hitting doormats this week. His support comes as Martlets CEO Claire Irving issued an open letter to the community, asking them to stand with Martlets through the cost-of-living crisis and lend their support. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Meet the Author: Redfern Jon Barrett @ the Ledward Centre tonight Join Eric Page as he gently probes author Redfern Jon Barrett at the Ledward Centre about his new book Proud Pink Sky – a vision of the world’s first gay state By Eric Page • 1 min read
Community News The Ledward Centre looking for nominations for people to receive radios on loan The Ledward Centre (TLC), Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ centre, is aiming to start broadcasting its LGBTQ+ community radio station this summer to bring relevant news, features, and entertainment from the centre to those unable to be at there in person. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
Community Allsorts Youth Project seeks volunteers for Brighton LGBT+ Youth Groups If you are over 23 years old, have experience working with young people and are able to commit four hours a month volunteering at the local youth project, this may be the perfect volunteering post for you. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Gscene archive donated to the Bishopsgate Institute James Ledward’s personal archive collection of Scene and Gscene magazines from 1996 onwards donated to Bishopsgate Institute By Eric Page • 3 min read
Fundraising News Brighton venues and Brighton Bear Weekend to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon in February Two of Brighton’s gay venues will be running events to raise vital funds for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon in February. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Brighton Half Marathon calls for Race Day Volunteers Organisers of the Brighton Half Marathon, organised by and the main fundraising event for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, are seeking volunteers to help out on race day, Sunday, February 26. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Over £7,000 raised at Burning the Clocks 2022 Same Sky, the community arts charity known for organising Brighton’s annual winter solstice parade and celebration Burning the Clocks, has announced that they have raised £7,036.91 through their crowdfunding campaign and business partnerships over the past few months. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News LOVE FEST to benefit the Mayor of Brighton & Hove’s charities, including Allsorts Youth Project and Brighton Fringe Enjoy performances from singing sensation Scarlett Chapman, the award-winning New Note Orchestra, the joyful Martlets Choir and Brighton’s flagship gospel singers, Bright Soul Choir. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
