LGBTQ+ News Emma Riley, a Brighton-based LGBTQ+ navy veteran, named Hero of the Year at the British Diversity Awards for her efforts to get a rule banning LGBTQ+ people from the navy overturned Emma Riley, a Brighton-based LGBTQ+ navy veteran, has been named Hero of the Year at the British Diversity Awards for her efforts to get a rule banning LGBTQ+ people from the navy overturned by taking the UK to the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR). Emma, who discharged from her role as a Royal By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Kathy Caton receives MBE in New Year’s Honours List for services to trade and the community Kathy Caton, founder of Brighton Gin, has received an MBE in this year’s New Year’s Honours List for her services to trade and the community. Writing on Facebook, Brighton Gin said: “What an achievement, and we are so happy for her to receive this amazing recognition – it’s been a very turbulent 12 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Kathy Caton Business News Brighton Gin founder, Kathy Caton, appointed to Gin Guild’s board In the coveted role Kathy will champion smaller distilleries advocating for the advantages that joining the respected industry body affords artisan producers in the UK and worldwide. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: More goodies at Pride At The Ironworks In his second preview Brian Butler finds more treats at Pride At The Ironworks By Brian Butler • 2 min read
Business News Brighton Gin releases all-natural Raspberry Crush Brighton Gin announces the release of its all-natural Raspberry Crush, which is ready to drink on the go, and bottled in fully recyclable and sustainable packaging. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Virtual Brighton Pride – We Are Fabuloso Brian Butler binges on the marathon 3-day virtual Brighton Pride By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Arts Call for creatives as Brighton Gin launches art prize Local comedian Zoe Lyons and artist Sean Simms join judging panel for Brighton Gin Art Prize – entry now open to amateur, aspiring and established artists in three categories. By Besi • 2 min read
Food & Drink Mayor helps Brighton Gin celebrate third birthday The small team at Brighton Gin took a break from distilling in the busy Christmas run up to welcome the Mayor of Brighton and Hove and celebrate the award-winning spirits third birthday. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Brighton Bear Weekend to take over ‘Out in Brighton’ radio show Brighton Bear Weekend have been invited to take over ‘Out in Brighton’ the weekly roundup of everything lesbian, gay, trans and queer in Brighton and Hove, presented on RadioReverb by Kathy Caton. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Community radio station host ‘Sound Women’ Brighton event RadioReverb, Brighton’s local not-for-profit radio station, celebrated its recent move into the Brighton Open Market by hosting its very own Sound Women, Brighton event and dedicated radio show on Thursday, November 17. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Brighton Gin celebrated at Parliamentary event Hove MP, Peter Kyle, met with Helen Chesshire and Kathy Caton of Brighton Gin on Monday evening (October 17) at an event to celebrate the success of women in the Wine and Spirits industry in Parliament. By Sarah Green • 1 min read
In The South University Vice-Chancellor supports inclusivity Last month, the University of Brighton’s Vice-Chancellor spoke of her concerns for LGBT people in her first interview on RadioReverb, the non-profit organisation run by volunteers. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Fundraising News Brighton Equality Walk raises over £30,000 Stonewall, the lesbian, gay, bi and trans (LGBT) equality charity, raised more than £30,000 at its Brighton Equality Walk last month. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Queen Josephine’s New Year Honours List Pushing gently to one side all pretenders to her crown as the official Queen of Brighton, Queen Jo announces her New Year Honours List for those who made Brighton a special place to live in 2015. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South RadioReverb host shortlisted for National Diversity Award Kathy Caton, presenter and trainer at RadioReverb, has been shortlisted for the Positive Role Model – LGBT award at the National Diversity Awards 2015. Kathy, one of the best loved hosts on RadioReverb, Brighton’s community radio station, will join charities and role models from across the country f By Besi • 2 min read
The team at Radio Reverb General News New studios for RadioReverb RadioReverb invited people to check out their new studios in Brighton last month, to have a drink, a chat and see their new facilities. RadioReverb is one of the largest voluntary organisation in Brighton with more than 100 volunteers working on programmes and behind the scenes. They have no paid st By Besi • 2 min read
