Arts Want to sing in a gay chorus? Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus (BrightonGMC) will be holding a New Members’ Evening at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at their rehearsal space in the Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, in the centre of Brighton. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News “It’s time to celebrate trans people for who they are” – Fox Fisher Fox Fisher, film maker, trans campaigner and artist, has called for an end to debating people’s sexuality and to celebrate all people for who they are. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Northern Ireland High Court dismiss same-sex marriage cases The High Court in Belfast has today rejected a claim brought by a same-sex couple who got married in England and wanted to have their marriage legally recognised in Northern Ireland, and by two other couples who wished to challenge the failure of the Northern Ireland Assembly to legalise same-sex ma By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Legends raise £3,650.75 for Rainbow Fund during Brighton and Hove Pride Legends annual Brighton Pride cabaret fundraiser on Sunday, August 6 raised a fantastic £3,650.75 for the Rainbow Fund. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts MAMMA MIA! arrives in town! Over 60 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the id By Besi • 1 min read
Fundraising News Calling all cyclists! Record numbers set to pull on their lycra shorts and put their pedals to the test for Sussex Beacon in the annual DO IT for Charity, London to Brighton Cycle Ride 2017! By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Village MCC members raise £300 for the Peter Tatchell Foundation Members of The Village MCC Brighton and Hove (Village MCC) raised £300 for the Peter Tatchell Foundation during Brighton Pride. Peter was the guest speaker at their annual Pride service at the Somerset Day Centre on Sunday, August 6, part of the Pride Voices series of speakers. By Besi • 1 min read
General News New grass roots housing coalition launches this weekend New grass roots housing campaign launches this weekend – based on action not words! A collection of grass root community organisations will come together on Saturday (August 19) at the Kemp Town Crypt Community Centre, St George’s Road, Kemp Town, Brighton to adopt the aims and objectives of the new By Besi • 2 min read
Community News LETTER TO EDITOR: Eleven year old thanks Accessibility Matters Eleven years old Ronaldo and his two daddies travelled from the West Country for Ronaldo to experience the Pride community parade, enjoy the Access facilities on Preston Park and see his idols the Pet Shop Boys perform on the main stage. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Rescue movie ‘Lion Ark’ roars into London for free screening The award winning rescue documentary Lion Ark – the story of the dramatic rescue of twenty five lions from circuses in Bolivia – returns to London for a free screening at the Royal Horticultural Halls this Saturday, August 19. The acclaimed film, which will be followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers a By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Community News Walk over hot coals for LGBT+ mental health charity If you could walk over hot coals for charity, then sign up to MindOut’s sponsored Fire Walk on September 30. Perform this unique mind-over-matter experience while fundraising for MindOut, the LGBTQ Mental health Service at the same time! By Besi • 2 min read
Community News LETTER TO EDITOR: Thank you Accessibility Matters We just want to say a massive thank you for the support we received from Accessibility Matters and the Access Team at Brighton Pride, who demonstrated excellent organisation skills in making our day very special. To not put too fine a point on it, I was in a right old mess wondering how it was all By Contributor • 1 min read
