Community News Cabaret at Affinity Bar Brighton raises £1,200+ for Ukraine Cabaret stars and the community came together at Affinity Bar in Brighton last night to raise funds and collect essential items for the people of Ukraine. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Drag and cabaret royalty take over Ironworks Studios with Vada Cabaret Features performances from Miss Jason – UK drag queen and everyone’s favourite pantomime dame; Kara Van Park – all round entertainer who’s all about the bass; Ophelia Payne – big hair, big personality; and host, vocal powerhouse Billie Gold. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Nice ‘n’ Naughty supporting the Sussex Beacon The adult product retailer has joined forces with HIV charity the Sussex Beacon to offer all Nice ‘n’ Naughty customers a bespoke promotion code that will not only benefit them, but also generate a donation to the Sussex Beacon on every purchase made. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Global management consulting company Bailey & French choose the Sussex Beacon as its quarterly charity partner On this occasion, the team at Bailey & French have been working hard to source donations of items to sell at a car boot sale at Brighton Racecourse on Sunday, February 27. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Everyman Cinema marks LGBT+ History Month with artist exhibition in aid of Stonewall The exhibition will draw to a close on Thursday, February 24 with Everyman hosting a charity gala night auctioning the artwork to attendees in aid of LGBTQ+ rights charity, Stonewall. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Dame Kelly Holmes MBE (mil) announced as race starter for Brighton Half Marathon The race starts for runners at 9am on Madeira Drive before winding its way around some of Brighton’s most iconic sites including the Palace Pier, the Grand Brighton, the Royal Pavilion, the West Pier, Brighton Marina, and the colourful Hove Beach Huts. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Revenge announces fundraising event: ‘Pink With Envy: A Celebration of the Life of Blair Envy’ Revenge, who recently suffered the sad loss of one of its members of staff, have put together a celebration of life event – Pink With Envy: A Celebration of the Life of Blair Envy – which will take place from 8pm on Sunday, February 13 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Switchboard launches Crowdfunder to help LGBTQ+ community recover from impact of Covid-19 The charity is asking people to mark LGBTQ+ History by investing in LGBTQ+ futures By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Organisers of the Brighton Half Marathon – the main fundraiser for the Sussex Beacon – are seeking volunteers to help out on race day on Sunday, February 27. Always a rewarding morning, volunteering offers the opportunity to be part of the unique buzz of race day By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Walk/run to raise funds for Louise and Sussex Cancer Centre on February 13 Starting next week Lou’s friends will begin running and walking (some of them crawling, probably) the streets to raise money for Lou and the Cancer Centre (20% of everything raised will be donated) By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts LGBTQ+/Pride anthem relaunched to support Terrence Higgins Trust To mark the 40th anniversary of HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust, Richard ‘Ricky’ Palmer’s LGBTQ+/Pride anthem is being relaunched in July 2022. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News SAVE THE DATE: Sussex Beacon’s Bizarre Bazaar on Sunday, February 13 Stricly for 18+, pick up new and used items with a fetish/kinky twist, sold to raise vital funds for the Brighton-based charity which specialises in offering care and support for people living with HIV in Sussex By Graham Robson • 1 min read
