News Restoration of Brighton’s Victoria Fountain gets underway The 32ft fountain, also known as the Dolphin Fountain, has been disassembled and transported to workshops in Leicester, where it will undergo a complete restoration. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Time for Inclusive Education and Just Like Us announce new partnership to bring LGBTQ+ inclusion to more schools across Scotland and England The two charities will work together, combining their resources and expertise, to reach more schools than ever before. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Grief Meets Sculpting from Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to take place on Wednesday, February 22 The group explores a particular theme each month – this month sculpting – usually using a creative outlet. Each session is an opportunity to meet with others and explore grief. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health ‘First of its kind’ eating disorder support for young people in Sussex The Spring Tide Eating Disorder Day Service, which has opened its doors in Hove, is the ‘first of its kind’ in the county and only one of four in the South East to offer an alternative to inpatient care. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove comes together in solidarity at vigil for Brianna Ghey The Brighton & Hove Vigil for Brianna is one of many vigils to take place across the country – from Glasgow to Guildford. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Survivor Spaces: Creating our own safe spaces with Michael Hyde and Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard at The Queery, Brighton on February 21 In this workshop and led-meditation, Michael Hydes will share simple techniques that can be used to create an inner safe-space, and an example of how to utilise that space in clearing negative emotions. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Joe Lycett, Harry Styles, Rod Stewart and Alex Scott among British LGBT Awards 2023 nominees The British LGBT Awards honour leading LGBTQ+ activists, allies and celebrities who have worked to advance the rights of LGBTQ+ people during the past 12 months. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Lingo For Your Life: Dabbers Social Bingo calls for drag artists as they launch hunt for Dabbers Next Top Bingo Caller 2023 Dabber’s Social Bingo, London’s alternative Bingo Hall, is on the hunt for its 2023 Next Top Bingo Caller. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Lady Phyll hosts panel on LGBTQ+ Asylum & Immigration Detention at National Student Pride National Student Pride, in association with Rainbow Migration, platformed a panel of individuals with knowledge and experience of asylum and immigration detention, calling for the audience to use their voices to stop “the government’s dehumanisation of asylum seekers”. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News Drag Queen for a Day to take place at Sussex Beacon in March An HIV workshop aimed at breaking self-stigma and boosting self-confidence By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Public lecture at University of Brighton to explore shaping of identity through life challenges The lecture from Professor Rusi Jaspal is part of the University’s LGBT+ History Month programme of events By Contributor • 3 min read
News Czech Republic International footballer Jakub Jankto comes out as gay “I am homosexual, and I no longer want to hide myself.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
