In The South New LGBT Liaison Police Officer appointed PC Sarah Laker, the LGBT Liaison officer at Sussex Police for the last few years, has stood down after working tirelessly in the role and achieving some great results. Following the introduction of Sussex Police’s new Local Policing Plan, the role of LGBT Liaison Officer remains, with the post for B By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Big acts under a Big Top at Newcastle Pride X Factor winner Alexandra Burke and chart-topping band S Club are among the first acts announced to perform at this summer’s Newcastle Pride festival. The Pride weekend, supported by headline sponsor, business improvement district, NE1 will take place on July 20-22 and be held for the first time at By Besi • 3 min read
Arts COMPETITION: Final chance to win a pair of tickets to the 70s/80s Disco Ball on Saturday, March 3 Gscene have five pairs of tickets to give away for the closing party at the B RIGHT ON LGBT Community Festival 2018. Dance the night away on the disco bunny dance floor at the 70s/80s Disco Ball fundraiser for the Rainbow Fund in the Phil Starr Pavilion on Saturday, March 3, from 7.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Who’s the boss behind the bar @The Rottingdean Club This month Morgan Fabulous chats to Philip Sherrington and his partner Paul Carter, the owners of The Rottingdean Club nestled along the coast in the in lovely village of Rottingdean. A private members club, The Rottingdean Club offers dining in a relaxed environment, regular entertainment, music ni By Morgan Fabulous • 3 min read
Community News Bobo-Bear launches 2018 Brighton Bear Weekend t-shirts Bobo-Bear designer of this years Brighton Bear Weekend logo paid a visit to the city last month for the launch of his t-shirt design for the Brighton Bear Weekend festival in June. On a very wet and stormy Saturday night, fans turned up at Prowler to meet the man behind the art. By Besi • 2 min read
Business News BAR PERSON PROFILE: Dominic Wood @Camelford Arms The first friendly face many LGBT+ folk meet when they arrive in the city is the bar person at their local LGBT+ venue. These gatekeepers to the community provide an important role both befriending and signposting new arrivals to the city. Gscene finds out a little more about them and what makes the By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Tonight at B RIGHT ON LGBT Community Festival: An Evening with Gabriella Parrish As part of LGBT HISTORY MONTH and The B RIGHT ON LGBT Community Festival, the Brighton & Hove LGBT Community Safety Forum presents An Evening with Gabriella Parrish. Gabriella will be singing musical theatre, power ballads and party anthems with her live band Human Jukebox, all raising money for Acc By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts Pride launch new Cultural Development Fund Brighton & Hove Pride launches new Pride Cultural Development Fund supporting local artists and groups. Brighton Pride is earmarking up to £10,000 for community grants to help local artists participate in local 2018 Pride activities and promote Pride’s inclusive ethos. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Author wants to hear from LGBT soldiers suffering from PTSD Declan Henry, a professional writer, would like to hear from soldiers or ex-soldiers who are LGBT for a new writing project he is working on. He would like to particularly hear from those who are suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or any other mental or emotional distress. By Besi • 1 min read
In The South NHS Digital defies Health Committee NHS Digital has today defied the Health and Social Care Committee’s call to suspend its practice of providing patients’ addresses to the Home Office for immigration tracing purposes. NAT (National AIDS Trust) has been campaigning for an end to this practice since it came to light in 2014. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: ‘A New Man’ by Charlie Kiss This personal narrative is an enlightening and interesting read, and the throb of political engagement, fairness and the conviction of being able to change and build a better word is a fiery undercurrent to what can be a tender vulnerable tale, honest and soul baring. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Brighton Gin art prize exhibition at Brush Gallery The Brighton Gin Art Exhibition in association with BRUSH opens at the Gloucester Road gallery on Friday, March 9 with over 85 pieces all customised from empty Brighton Gin bottles. The month-long exhibition which kicks off the city’s Spring into Summer arts season will showcase winning and wider en By Besi • 2 min read
