Arts PREVIEW: Plenty Queer at Cafe Plenty Plenty Queer was born out of a desire to promote queer artistic voices, highlight the meaning of Pride, and raise some money for the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT). It has been a shared feeling among the organisers Brighton peers that, whilst always a great weekend, Brighton Pride often overlooks the By Contributor • 2 min read
General News Love your park! Gardeners, rangers and parks volunteers gear up for this year’s Love Parks Week from July 14 to 23. An exciting range of events is being planned to encourage residents of all ages to make the most of their local parks and open spaces and get involved with volunteering. By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Trollettes launch new charity single To celebrate his 80th birthday, Jimmy Court launched a new charity single ‘Two to One’, recorded with David Raven aka Maisie Trollette. The Trollettes reigned supreme as the biggest draw on the London drag cabaret scene during the 70’s and 80’s and the pair will perform their new single live on Satu By Besi • 1 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
Photo: James Brain Community News Busted draw record crowds to Bristol Pride Thousands journey to Bristol making Bristol Pride 2017 the biggest yet! Thousands of revellers made the Bristol Pride 2017 festival the biggest and most colourful event staged in the city to date. By Besi • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: La Cage Aux Folles @Theatre Royal Written by Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Herman, and based on the 1973 French play of the same name by Jean Poiret, La Cage Aux Folles follows the story of Georges, the manager of a Saint Tropez nightclub, and his partner, Albin, a drag artiste and the club’s star attraction. They live an idyllic exist By Contributor • 3 min read
Community News New police chief to attend LGBT Community Safety Forum public meeting tonight, July 12 The summer public meeting of the Brighton and Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum takes place this evening (July 12) at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church in Kemptown. Have you been affected by bullying or harrassment online or at work, school, university, at home or in public. Do you want to know more ab By Besi • 1 min read
General News Greens complain about award winning bus operator of the year Bus companies with poor safety records will no longer be recommended for the ‘bus operator of the year’ award after London Assembly Member Caroline Russell raised that the 2016 winner, Stagecoach, had a high number of fatalities and injuries from collisions. By Besi • 1 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
