Community News Charity fears for LGBTQ+ people this Christmas London-based helpline charity Switchboard is concerned for thousands of people forced to spend the festive period alone. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Crystal Lubrikunt to stream ‘Santa’s Little Slag’ for AKT Join Brighton-born drag performer turned international lip sync assassin Crystal Lubrikunt on Christmas Eve at 9.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Rainbow Chorus-virtual Xmas concert Brian Butler sings along at home with the Rainbow Chorus online Xmas concert By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Business News Anti-LGBTQ+ groups given millions in Covid relief funds A handful of American anti-LGBTQ+ hate groups and schools, which have been known to expel queer teachers, were given over $2.5 million in Covid-19 relief funding. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Santa Bus makes final dash for community groups Brighton & Hove and Metrobus, and Santa himself, are doing a final dash to the finishing line to raise as much money as possible for 12 local community groups and charities, including LGBT Switchboard and Brighton Black History Group, through its online Santa Bus GoFundMe appeal and by selling limit By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts FEATURE: Spotlight On Siân Docksey Brian Butler chats to Sian Docksey about comedy and sex workers’ rights By Brian Butler • 4 min read
Community News PDSA warns pets will be the only companion for millions of people this Christmas Millions of people in the UK may be completely reliant on their pets for companionship this Christmas, according to research from vet charity PDSA. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Scottish Trans joins legal challenge to protect gender equality on public authority boards Scottish Trans is given permission to intervene in a legal case which is seeking to throw out legislation passed two years ago, ensuring greater involvement of women in public life in Scotland By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Two LGBTQ+ choirs bring Christmas cheer Brian Butler previews some queer choir news to bring us all cheer By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Arts The Sussex Beacon announce Christmas Carol Concert Join The Sussex Beacon for a spiritual evening full of wonder at St Paul’s Church, West Street, Brighton on Wednesday, December 16 from 7.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Running Bee Foundation launches new limited-edition Rainbow Laces T-shirt The Running Bee Foundation launches limited-edition Rainbow Laces running T-shirt, with all profits donated to Pride Sports, the organisation that runs the Football v Homophobia campaign By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Actually Gay Men’s Chorus to bring the ‘Spirit of Christmas’ to Kemptown Actually Gay Men’s Chorus to bring the Spirit of Christmas to St Mary’s Church in Kemptown at 7.30pm on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
