Fundraising News Rail Unions suspend strike action planned during Brighton Pride Strikes planned by RTM union drivers and guards during the annual Brighton Pride celebrations in August have been suspended after intervention from Chris Grayling MP. The Secretary of State invited the RTM Union’s General Secretary, Mike Cash for direct talks on the condition the strike action was s By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Govia plan longer trains and extra services into Brighton for Pride weekend Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) will run longer Thameslink trains to and from Brighton during next month’s Pride celebrations, but management warns the decision by workers of ASLEF and RTM unions to strike, will affect the event. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Tigers parachute team to open Brighton Pride Community Parade The Princess of Wales’ parachute display team, to open the Brighton Pride Community Parade on Saturday, August 5. The world famous Princess of Wales’ Parachute Regiment also known as The Tigers will perform a free-fall parachute team jump at 10.45am to deliver the Brighton & Hove Pride 2017 rainbow By Besi • 1 min read
Arts ‘Abigail’s fundraising Party for MindOut Abigail’s Party, a play for stage and television, was devised and directed in 1977 by Mike Leigh. Described as “a suburban situation comedy of manners”, and a “satire on the aspirations and tastes of the new middle class” that emerged in Britain in the 1970s it is perfect for screening in Brighton i By Besi • 1 min read
Community News TV stars help older LGBT+ people charity celebrate first birthday TV stars, including Dan Clark-Neal and broadcaster, Simon Fanshawe, will help LGBT+ charity Opening Doors London (ODL) celebrate its first birthday at the event 1 Night, 12 Months and 50 Years, which also marks 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales, on Fr By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Fundraiser for Sussex Beacon at Railway Club Start your Pride weekend off this year with top cabaret at the Railway Social Club who will be raising money for the Sussex Beacon. Entertainment will be provided by Kara Van Park, and a special guest followed by a raffle and disco finishing just before midnight. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Pride parade will highlight hate crime in the UK and abroad As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales on July 27, Brighton & Hove Pride continues with it’s commitment to campaigning for global equality. The 2017 Brighton Pride Community Parade will continue to highlight the struggles of those By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Brighton Bear Weekend raise £11,855 for good causes Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) smashed last years fundraising total raising a magnificent £11,855 from their events in 2016-2017. The grand total was announced at a special VIP party held at the Camelford Arms last night (July 10) to recognise the contributions of all volunteers, businesses who staged By Besi • 3 min read
Arts Blackpool Unites for CHECHNYA appeal Following news stories of atrocities in Chechnya, the round up, beating, incarceration and torture of gay men in the Russian State; entertainers from across the UK and Europe come together to raise funds to support the terrible plight of these men. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Rainbow Fund annual grants round – second call Applications for The Rainbow Fund’s Annual Grants Round have been open for several weeks. The closing date has been set later this year, on Friday, September 1, so that those involved in Pride have time to recover fully. No applications received after September 1 will be considered. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Wild Fruit takes final majestic bow at Brighton Pride 2017 David Morales and Jocelyn Brown to headline the last Wild Fruit ever at Brighton Pride 2017. Although the dance big top will continue at Brighton Pride, it’s time to say a fruity and fabulous farewell to Wild Fruit as it celebrates it’s 25th anniversary, hosting one last dance on the amazing Summer By Besi • 1 min read
Fundraising News Cabaret at Grosvenor raises over £400 for Sussex Beacon A night of cabaret at The Grosvenor in Brighton on June 30 raised £413 for local HIV charity, The Sussex Beacon. The evening was hosted by Krissie Ducann, with performances from David Hill, Neil Jackson, Elaine Evans, Krystal Ball, Maisie Trollette, Spice, Simon Bell and Steve Shappelle. All of the By Besi • 1 min read
