Community News LGBTQ+ artists to raise funds for Brighton’s Trans Pride Centre through sales of greetings cards, which capture the spirit of the LGBTQ+ community As Brighton & Hove Pride approaches, greetings card marketplace, thortful, has teamed up with four independent LGBTQ+ artists to create a range of exclusive cards. From witty Drag Race references to quirky seagulls reminiscent of Brighton Pier, these cards truly capture the spirit of the LGBTQ+ comm By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Brave the Shave! Terrence Higgins Trust’s Big Shave Off at Charles Street Tap on August 29 After the success of Terrence Higgins Trust‘s Big Shave Off at Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London, the HIV charity is returning to Charles Street Tap, Brighton for an evening of amazing people braving the shave live on stage on Thursday, August 29. Overseen by fabulous host Son of a Tutu, professional By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News A sssssssizzling Summer Beach Party, Quiz and Fundraiser for the Sussex Beacon at Regency Tavern, Brighton Quizmaster Extraordinaire Ross Cameron is to host a ssssizzling Summer Beach Party, Quiz and Fundraiser for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon at the Regency Tavern, Brighton on Wednesday, July 24. The Sussex Beacon say: “The big question is, what does one wear? Whatever one wears to the beach – no By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust’s Big Shave Off returns this Thursday – bigger, better and hairier! On Thursday, 11 July, eight supporters brave a shave at the iconic Royal Vauxhall Tavern to raise money for HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust. Overseen by host Son of a Tutu, professional barber Darren Evans and friends will be shaving the head, chest or faces of the charity’s inspiring supporters! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Over £2,000 raised by friends and supporters at HIV charity Lunch Positive’s 15th birthday celebrations Friends and supporters of local HIV charity Lunch Positive raised over £2,000 for the charity at its 15th birthday fundraising party at Arcobaleno Brighton on Saturday, June 15. Over 70 people attended the event, which was hosted by Ophelia Payne with music from Hoedown Hunnies and Morgan Harris. Lu By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove’s World AIDS Day Concert raises £4,000 for local HIV charity Lunch Positive Brighton & Hove’s World AIDS Day Concert, which last year featured performances from Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, Qukulele, Rainbow Chorus, Rebelles and Resound, has announced it raised a smidge over £4,000 for local HIV charity Lunch Positive. Organisers of the annual event By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey raises an incredible £30,000 for LGBTQ+ youth charity, Just Like Us Bridgerton actor Jonathan Bailey has raised an incredible £30,000 for LGBTQ+ youth charity Just Like Us in just 24 hour after running a half marathon for the charity. Speaking of Just Like Us, Bailey, who is a patron of the charity, said “I’ve met some of their young ambassadors who go into schools By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Local HIV charity Lunch Positive to celebrate 15th birthday at Arcobaleno with Ophelia Payne on hosting duties Local HIV charity Lunch Positive is to celebrate its 15th birthday at Arcobaleno on Saturday, June 15. Hosted by Ophelia Payne, the event features top-flight entertainment from the fabulous Hoedown Honies and Morgan Harris. Drinks deals from 7 – 8pm and a raffle with great prizes! Lunch Positive sai By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Stonegate Group and The Drinks Bureau to raise funds for national charity Stonewall Housing with Shirley Temple-inspired cocktails Pub company Stonegate Group, which owns Admiral Duncan, Two Brewers and many other LGBTQ+ venues, has revealed their plan to feature two of The Drinks Bureau’s premium RTD cocktails – Dirty Shirley and non-alcoholic Shirley Temple – as limited-edition Pride cocktails across over 1,100 bars, pubs and By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Pinkswag and Legends Brighton present a very special release: Aperol bottles featuring the iconic lyrics of the late Miss Jason’s beloved song, Quando Quando Quando In an exclusive partnership, Pinkswag and Legends Brighton present a very special release: Aperol bottles featuring the iconic lyrics of the late Miss Jason‘s beloved song, Quando Quando Quando. These collector’s items are a tribute to the charismatic and vibrant spirit of Miss Jason, who we lost in By Graham Robson • 1 min read
c:dennis ng 2018 Community News An incredible £1,500 raised for Allsorts Youth Project during Football v Homophobia Allsorts Youth Project, which aims to support and empower young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation, took part in local women’s football team, Brighton & Hove Seagals FC’s, first ‘Super Sixes’ fundraising event earlier in 2024. The even By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Crowdfunder for Sussex disability charity Amaze reaches £10,000 target Local charity Amaze is celebrating hitting their target for their crowdfunder campaign for Amazing Futures, their youth work project supporting young people aged 14-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Brighton & Hove and East Sussex. The Amazing Futures project helps young p By Graham Robson • 1 min read
