Community News The Ledward Centre is open! The Ledward Centre (TLC), the south of England’s only LGBTQ+ centre, has announced that the first phase of the fit out is complete, on time and in budget. By Chris Gull • 1 min read
News Labour councillor criticises Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council for ‘turning blind eye’ to Saudi Arabia trip Labour has criticised the reaction of the Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council to news that the CEO of the Royal Pavilion & Museum Trust recently took a trip to Saudi Arabia, as part of Nadine Dorries MP’s cultural exchange initiative. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Samir H Arts Elska shares the queer bodies and voices of the men of Bern, Switzerland This is Elska’s first time in Switzerland; a beautiful country full of beautiful people that are presented in a beautiful publication through a combination of intimate photography and honest storytelling. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News YouGov poll shows majority of Welsh people support a ban on trans conversion therapy in Wales New YouGov polling shows majority support for banning conversion therapy for both sexual orientation and gender identity in Wales. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
International News Acquittal of police officers in Greek LGBTQ+ activist killing ‘beggars belief’, say Amnesty Zak Kostopoulos, queer activist and drag artist, was brutally beaten by two men after entering a jewellery shop in central Athens in 2018. According to Amnesty International, footage showed four police officers using unnecessary force to arrest the activist as he lay dying. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The DIVA Power List has arrived, celebrating 100 fabulous trailblazers doing their bit for their community The DIVA Power List celebrates LGBTQI women and non-binary people across screen, music, sport and more By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Todrick Hall pays homage to the art of vogueing in ‘Pre-Madonna’ Powerhouse entertainer Todrick Hall has released Pre-Madonna, an uplifting dance anthem taken from his forthcoming album Algorhythm, prior to performing at Brighton & Hove Pride on Saturday, August 6. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Comment OPINION: What Do Queers Want? by Jason Thomas-Fournillier The gay agenda aims to identify and rescue LGBTQ+ people from oppressive conditions in which they live in. By Contributor • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News You’re invited to take part in LGBTQ+ Substance Use and Treatment Experiences survey! The research study will explore drug and alcohol use and experiences of treatment in the UK’s LGBTQ+ population By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Carly Rae Jepsen to headline Bristol Pride on Saturday, July 9 The multi-million selling, number 1 artist, will perform hits from her extensive back-catalogue By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Gay brain tumour patient launches podcast exploring what it is like to live with brain cancer Martin Heaney was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in November last year after he banged his head and, on the advice of friends, who were concerned about small changes in his behaviour, decided to go to A&E. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Peer Action Community News “The plan is to work with Sussex Beacon to create a future for Peer Action’s legacy to continue.” Statement released on the future of Peer Action While Peer Action is to cease as an independent organisation, it will work with Sussex Beacon for their legacy to continue By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Bourne This Way, Eastbourne-based LGBTQ+ parents’ support group, made Community Interest Company Bourne This Way is a friendly and inclusive space, offering activities for group members such as fitness sessions, entertainment and therapy. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Hackney Brewery to re-release charity beer, Unicorn Rodeo A portion of the proceeds from Hackney Brewery’s Unicorn Rodeo beer will be donated to Switchboard, the LGBTQ+ helpline By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBT Youth Scotland report finds ‘life getting worse’ for LGBTQ+ young people Over 1,000 young people responded to the Life in Scotland report, which the LGBTQ+ youth charity say is the biggest piece of research to date focusing on Scottish LGBTQ+ young people By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Pride Run 10k to return to London on Saturday, September 17 This year, Pride Run 10k has chosen Micro Rainbow International Foundation as selected charity. The charity works globally to help lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people achieve their full potential in life. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project launches new resource: ‘Allsorts of Visibility: Celebrating South Asian LGBT+ People’ “To me, it’s about representation, visibility, positivity, empowerment and normalising our presence. Plus, showing diversity within PoC communities, because we are not a monolith.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ journalists urged to share career experiences for new project LGBTQ+ journalists are being urged to come forward and discuss their experiences in the media for the new Journalist Like Me project, which aims to share experiences, advice and stories about people from the LGBTQ+ community’s media careers By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Hackney Brewery to host Queer Brewing’s third birthday party Queer Brewing is celebrating turning three with a birthday party at Hackney Brewery’s High Hill Tap & releasing a series of special collaboration beers By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News UK Black Pride to return with theme POWER on Sunday, August 14 UK Black Pride, Europe’s largest celebration for African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American and Caribbean-heritage LGBTQ+ people, is to return with the theme POWER on Sunday, August 14. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News National roadshow celebrating UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 set to visit Hove The free Roadshow on Saturday, June 25 will offer visitors to Brighton & Hove an introduction to football, with a chance to learn new football skills and tricks as well as try matchday presenting and interviewing in a special BBC studio. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Greens welcome news of NHS plans to open Gender Identity Clinic in Sussex Following a joint letter from Cllrs Clare and Powell to Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee, NHS England have confirmed plans to improve access to trans healthcare in Sussex By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News London Trans+ Pride to return on Saturday, July 9 Organisers of London Trans+ Pride have announced the event is set to make a return this year in the form of a protest march on Saturday, July 9, which will “celebrate the memory of trans lives taken and uphold the next generation of trans revolutionaries”. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Find activities to help you stay strong, steady and independent this April Brighton & Hove City Council is running a five-day programme of taster activity sessions in April through video or in-person at a variety of locations that are free or low cost and open to anyone aged 50+. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
