International News
Half of Estonian people support equal marriage
According to the Centre, the last ten years has been rapid and one-way: in 2012 34% were in favour and 60% against.
News
Brighton’s Victoria Fountain returns to Old Steine Gardens
The 32ft fountain, also known as the Dolphin Fountain, will now be re-assembled behind hoardings, which will ensure work can continue while the gardens play host to the Brighton Spiegeltent during the Brighton Fringe Festival in May.
News
The Ledward Centre to host three Eurovision Watch Parties
The Ledward Centre (TLC) is hosting watch parties for the Eurovision Semi Finals, the Eurovision Grand Final, and supporting Stand For Ukraine Brighton & Hove, which is a local community group created to support the Ukrainian community of Brighton & Hove and promote Ukrainian history and culture.
In The South
The Ledward Centre to live screen Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s Football fixtures
The first match to be screened live is Brighton & Hove Albion WFC vs Everton on Wednesday, April 19 at 7pm. The comfortable cafe will be serving teas, coffees, soft drinks and snacks.
LGBTQ+ News
The majority of LGBTQ+ people have ‘No religion’, the Office of National Statistics confirms
LGBT Humanists has said that the results were ‘unsurprising’ but underline the need for recognition of humanist marriages in England and Wales, as an issue that disproportionately affects same-sex couples, the majority of whom have no interest in marrying in a religious setting.
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Birmingham Pride launches partnership to introduce core services for trans adults
Birmingham Pride has launched a new partnership with Not a Phase, the national charity focussed on supporting trans adults. Current estimates provided by Birmingham City Council suggest that there are over 500 000 trans people in the UK, with over 9,000 trans people living in Birmingham.
Books
BOOK REVIEW: Rethinking Gender: An Illustrated Exploration by Louie Läuger
This is a lively, informative, and engaging graphic novel/guide to gender from and by this author-illustrator ( see more of their published work here) who helps readers grasp how many different answers can be give to the question: “What even is gender?”.
Books
BOOK REVIEW: Miss Major Speaks: The Life and Legacy of a Black Trans Revolutionary
The ruthless sharp pointed humour gives this memoir a delirious tangy edge and offers you a peek and some insight into Miss Majors gentle inner warmth & pure power which has shaped LGBTQ+ struggles in American for more than fifty years. Miss Major is truly an Icon with a glorious Legacy!
Arts
REVIEW: Heathers The Musical @ Theatre Royal Brighton
It was my first time. A line from this bizarre high school musical which reflects my own experience this evening and wow did I get more than I bargained for!
Community News
Terrence Higgins Trust, Sussex Beacon and Lunch Positive to take part in Fighting HIV Stigma and Proud: March, Vigil and Rally on Saturday, March 18
Everyone is welcome — whether you have been on many demos or this is your first.
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Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final tickets up for grabs in Red Nose Day ‘Liverpool Calling’ prize draw!
Euro in for a treat with Red Nose Day’s brand-new prize draw launching today as two tickets to the sold-out Eurovision Song Contest Grand Final – the most coveted event of the year so far – are now up for grabs.
Fundraising News
Grizzly Quizzly at the Curzon Bar, Brighton to raise funds for Lunch Positive on Thursday, March 9
Pop down to the Curzon Bar in Brighton for Grizzly Quizzly – its new monthly quiz for bears, cubs, daddies, otters etc with drink promos launching on Thursday, March 9 from 7pm.