Arts The Rainbow Chorus announces exciting plans for Christmas! The shows will be crammed with musical stocking fillers – from chorus classics and brand new songs to sing-along festive faves! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Actor John Cleese accused of transphobia English actor John Cleese, best known for co-founding the Monty Python comedy troupe, has been accused of transphobia after defending author JK Rowling and joking about trans identities on social media. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Book Review: The BIG LGBTQ+ book of activities by Amie Taylor The book has a series of tales with characters that have an LGBTQI identity all illustrated by Liza Stevens who has an effervesce bounce to their artwork, and children love to copy. Each story is then followed by quizzes, worksheets, word-searches, drama activities, colouring and writing activities. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts Podcast series Probably True announce World Aids Day Special Listener Bryan will tell the story of how his HIV diagnosis was the best thing that could have happened to him on Podcast: Stories of Queer Life and Even Queer-er Sex By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Trans teen in legal battle with NHS An English 14-year-old trans boy, Reece (who has not disclosed his full name), is beginning legal proceedings against the NHS after delays to transitional treatment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community South Wales police receive backlash after officers given LGBTQ+ epaulettes The LGBTQ+ staff network for the South Wales police force has created LGBTQ+ epaulettes – decorated with either the trans, bisexual or rainbow flag – in honour of Trans Awareness Week, but recieved backlash on social media. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Harry Clayton-Wright Arts You Otter Know: a new zine by Harry Clayton-Wright You Otter Know is a brand new online publication by theatre maker and performer, Harry Clayton-Wright. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Stuff your stockings with Brighton Bear Weekend merch! Christmas is just around the corner and the delightful team at Brighton Bear Weekend have some great gift ideas with all funds (after costs) donated to the Brighton Rainbow Fund By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts An Extraordinary Life. Trans writer and pioneer Jan Morris dies aged 94 By Alex Klineberg • 2 min read
General News Update: LGBTQ+ organisations criticise government move to axe anti-bullying project Multiple LGBTQ+ organisations in the UK have criticised the government’s decision to axe funding for The Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Challenge Fund. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Galop launches new guide on delivering services for LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse The UK’s LGBT+ anti-violence charity launches a new guide to encourage and support commissioners, services, policy-makers, and the government to work in partnership to better meet the needs of LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic abuse. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News Conservative MP speaks out in support of trans rights Conservative MP, Crispin Blunt wrote a piece for Politics Home, discussing the need to address and tackle the growing inequalities trans people are facing in the UK. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Trans Day of Remembrance – a message of solidarity from the Rainbow Chorus As the choir is unable to join in physical union for TDoR and stand in solidarity with the trans community, they have come together online to produce a stirring video dedicated to those trans lives lost. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Government pulls funding for anti-bullying project The English government has axed an anti-bullying project designed at protecting LGBTQ+ school students, called The Homophobic, Biphobic and Transphobic Challenge Fund. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Trans Day of Remembrance 2020 Friday November 20 is the annual Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Book Review: She’s my Dad by Sarah Savage Local author Sarah Savage has produced a brightly illustrated book for children aged 3 – 7 which engages in an effective and gentle way in an early years setting of family diversity. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has also shown support for Rowling Books Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie shows support for ‘transphobic’ JK Rowling Popular ‘feminist’ author and public speaker, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has shared a message of support for Harry Potter writer, JK Rowling, who has been branded as anti-trans by many. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Comment Sam Thomas launches ‘See the Bigger Picture’ petition to coincide with Alcohol Awareness Week The petition calls on government to improve the way those with both mental health and substance use issues are assessed for treatment. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
General News Study finds transphobic hate crimes increasing in the UK A new study by UK LGBTQ+ organisation and anti-violence charity, Galop, found four in five transgender people have been the victim of a hate crime within the last 12 months. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Manchester United partners with Stonewall to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion UK football team Manchester United has announced its partnership with LGBTQ+ organisation Stonewall to promote greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in the sports team. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News UK’s highest court to hear case on gender neutral passports The UK’s highest court is due to hear an appeal in March 2021 from non-gendered activist Christie Elan-Cane, who uses per/perself pronouns, on the possibility of allowing for gender-neutral UK passports. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Support Little Gay Brother’s ‘Love is Not Cancelled’ campaign and raise funds for Opening Doors London Little Gay Brother to continue their Love is Not Cancelled campaign with the launch of limited edition prints and T-shirts, with a percentage of proceeds going to Opening Doors London. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News EU creates greater protections for LGBTQ+ people On Thursday November 12, the European Union’s executive commission launched its first scheme to protect LGBTQ+ citizens. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Trans Can Sport release details of upcoming activities & online workshops The activities and online workshops will keep you going through lockdown and beyond! By Graham Robson • 2 min read
