Community Addressing the Silence: The Urgent Call for Tailored Support for LGBTQ+ Survivors of Domestic Violence in Brighton & Hove For LGBTQ+ survivors, having access to support that is affirming, inclusive, and understanding of their unique experiences can be a lifeline in their journey to safety and healing. By Contributor • 3 min read
News Local councillors visit recently named Hove Beach Park Westbourne & Poets Corner Ward Councillor Leslie Pumm and Councillor Alan Robins, Chair of the Culture, Heritage, Sport, Tourism & Economic Development Committee, visited the Kingsway to the Sea project construction site recently to view the recently named Hove Beach Park. Hove Beach Park will stret By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Breaking the Silence: A Black Gay Male Survivor’s Call for Inclusive Domestic Violence Support Services in the United Kingdom As a Black gay man living in the South East my journey as a survivor of domestic violence has been marked by silence, stigma, and struggle. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Stumped for things to do? Sussex Cricket Foundation invites LGBTQ+ community for coffee and cake at County Ground in Hove on Monday, January 8 The Sussex Cricket Foundation is inviting everyone from the local LGBTQ+ community for coffee and cake at its County Ground in Hove on Monday, January 8 from 11am – 1.30pm. This is a free event, offering the chance to sit and socialise in a safe and relaxed environment, at the home of Sussex Cricket By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News No place like home – Martlets celebrates return to revamped Hospice with Christmas concert featuring local choirs including Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus Home is at the heart of Martlets’ forthcoming Christmas concert, taking place at All Saints Church in Hove on Tuesday, December 12 and featuring local choirs including Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus. As the Sussex charity prepares to return all staff and patients to its redeveloped Hospice site in Wayfie By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Sussex Cricket Foundation invites LGBTQ+ community for coffee and cake! The Sussex Cricket Foundation is inviting everyone from the local LGBTQ+ community for coffee and cake at its County Ground in Hove today from 11.30am – 3pm. This is a free event, offering the chance to sit and socialise in a safe and relaxed environment, at the home of Sussex Cricket. The fascinati By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Bagelman and Love Chloe join paws to support East Sussex charity, Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare Bagelman, Love Chloe, and Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare have joined paws in a collaboration which will see Love Chloe baking delicious homemade, gluten-free, vegan dog biscuits for Bagelman to sell in their Hove store along Church Road, with 100% of the profits going to Raystede. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Hove man reaches finals of international photography competition Steven captured the imagination of the judges for two of his shots, and has now reached the final of the Down’s Syndrome Association’s My Perspective photography competition. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Celebrating Brighton & Hove Albion’s historic journey into Europe To celebrate Brighton & Hove Albion’s promotion to the UEFA Europa League, blue and white bunting and lamp post banners will soon adorn the city streets and, on match days, iconic buildings including the historic Royal Pavilion, will take on a blue and white glow to celebrate the home team’s success By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Certificate of Recognition presented to The Sussex pub in Hove for raising £4,600+ for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has presented Mike and Lee (pictured) at The Sussex pub in Hove with a Certificate of Recognition, acknowledging and honouring their outstanding fundraising work for the charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Sport LGBTQ+ Badminton launches at King Alfred Leisure Centre Polish your shuttlecocks for LGBTQ+ Badminton at King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove every second Sunday of the month from 1.30 – 2.30pm, starting Sunday, June 11. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News LOVE FEST to benefit the Mayor of Brighton & Hove’s charities, including Allsorts Youth Project and Brighton Fringe Enjoy performances from singing sensation Scarlett Chapman, the award-winning New Note Orchestra, the joyful Martlets Choir and Brighton’s flagship gospel singers, Bright Soul Choir. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
