Qatar London embassy picketed before World Cup
Ninety people, including football fans, joined a colourful noisy protest outside Qatar’s London embassy today, Saturday, November 19, the day before the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath to donate to LGBTQ+ charities during the World Cup
The Hare & Hounds in Birmingham’s Kings Heath area has vowed to donate 10% of bar revenue, during World Cup screenings, to LGBTQ+ charities in response to the football competition being held in a country with poor human rights records, including for women, migrants, and LGBTQ+ citizens.
BLAGSS’ Bowling Extravaganza raises £500 for Lunch Positive
Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society (BLAGSS) held its annual Bowling Extravaganza at the Marina in November, raising ÂŁ500 for local HIV charity Lunch Positive
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.
The Brighton Half Marathon to return on Sunday, February 26, 2023
The event is local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon’s biggest fundraising event of the year
Brighton & Hove to mark Trans Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 20
The event, which is co-organised by TNBI and LGBTQ+ organisations / charities and is free for all to attend – will run from 12-4pm, and will start with community speakers in Jubilee Square from 12pm, before a performance from Rainbow Chorus, and a light lunch in the neighbouring TLC.
Survey finds that 80% of Villa & Proud members will not be watching this year’s World Cup
A survey conducted by Villa & Proud – the official LGBTQ+ supporters’ network for Aston Villa Football Club – has found that 80% of its members will not be watching year’s World Cup in Qatar.