Features & Longread FEATURE: “We can’t say it any clearer; you cannot pass it on! This is not fake news.” Alex, a 26-year-old, rugby playing marketing account director, living in Brighton conducts his life secure in the knowledge he can’t pass the HIV virus on to others. By Besi • 4 min read
Health THT launch new ‘Can’t Pass It On’ campaign Despite published medical evidence indicating that people living with HIV who are on effective treatment cannot pass on the virus, a major new survey by THT shows that only one in four (25%) gay or lesbian respondents were aware of this fact, which is proven by scientific research. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Looking for a life-changing job you can do in your own home? Brighton & Hove City Council’s ‘Shared Lives’ scheme is looking for more carers. The scheme links up adults who need social care support with carers who provide support and accommodation in their own home. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: New Steine Heroes Exhibition to stage charity preview for Rainbow Fund New Steine Hotel in Kemptown will hold a charity preview evening of their latest exhibition Heroes on Monday, July 31 to celebrate the start of Brighton Pride week. During the evening, 10% of any art sold will be donated to the Rainbow Fund. There will also be a raffle with prizes including a three- By Contributor • 1 min read
Community News FEATURE: Sam Trans Man Dr Samuel Hall on why we should be talking about depression, often and widely. As I write we are enjoying unseasonably good weather with temperatures on the weekend of the Brighton Marathon reaching the low 20ºs. Marvellous. I can anticipate the lifting of my mood as the trees begin to bud and the c By Sam Hall • 4 min read
Fundraising News Stars attend exclusive dinner to raise funds for people with HIV Terrence Higgins Trust’s (THT) Friends Dinner, hosted by Stephen Fry, which has raised over £350,000 so far, last night to support vital services for people living with and affected by HIV. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Danny’s birthday party raises £2,003.75 for charity Danny Dwyer from Bear-Patrol celebrated his birthday with friends at the Hove Rugby Club on Saturday, June 10. Entertainment was provided by Jason Lee who compared the evening and Marilyn Monroe act Laura Nixon, Krissie DuCann and Kara Van Park. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News New patrons for THT Lord Cashman and Lord Black of Brentwood become new patrons of Terrence Higgins Trust (THT). As Patrons of the UK’s leading HIV and sexual health charity, they will take on the challenge of working towards ending HIV transmission and supporting people to live well with HIV in the UK. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Coop raises £4,168.85 for Lunch Positive Cooperative Local Community Fund raises £4,618.85 for Lunch Positive, the weekly HIV Lunch Club. For seven months, Cooperative Group Members who are customers at Cooperative food stores on London Road, Lewes Road, North Street, and further afield were given the chance to select their choice of nomi By Besi • 1 min read
Features & Longread FEATURE: A sight for sore eyes Is our use of poppers impacting our ability to see the wood for the trees? By Craig Hanlon-Smith – My own introduction to poppers back in 1993 was of a completely non-sexual nature. I arrived at a late night (straight) party in the back streets of deepest south London, to find a packed living room c By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 5 min read
Features & Longread OPINION: Transitioning with Sugar – Looking Forward by Ms Sugar Swan Today sees me one week post op of my fourth, and hopefully last, hair transplant surgery. Back in late February I headed to Latvia after a long search for a surgeon who would take on my hair restoration case. A tricky one due to the very advanced state of my balding. In April’s Gscene I covered the By Ms Sugar Swan • 4 min read
Community News New Chair and relaunch for Peer Action Peer Action, the HIV peer support and social group charity for people living with HIV in Brighton & Hove have appointed a new chair and announced they are re-launching the charity. New Chair Gareth Lloyd previously worked in the city. He brings with him business and legal experience and currently wo By Besi • 1 min read
