LGBTQ+ News Scottish LGBTQ+ organisations call on First Minister candidates to continue with commitments to LGBTQ+ equality The letter asks that they commit to honouring existing Scottish Government commitments to improve LGBTQ+ people’s lives, and to continue progressing LGBTQ+ equality. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Thousands turn out for the Brighton Half Marathon The event marks the 33rd anniversary of the Brighton Half Marathon, and the 31st anniversary of the Sussex Beacon, the HIV charity that organises the race. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
News Brighton & Hove councillors agree to raise council tax by 4.99% Brighton & Hove councillors met to set the council’s budget for next year and agreed on what services £895 million will be spent. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Documentary on trans comedian Julia Scotti to be released on Trans Day of Visibility, March 31 With breath-taking emotional honesty, Julia Scotti: Funny That Way is a tender, funny and powerful portrait of transgender comedian Julia Scotti that explores the unrelenting courage and humour it takes to be Julia. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Mental Health MindOut to receive £20,000 investment to expand preventative and crisis support for gay, bisexual and trans men aged 40+, who are experiencing suicidal distress Heads On, official NHS charity for Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, has awarded £220,000 in grants to voluntary sector organisations – including LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut – to deliver suicide prevention programmes and community mental health support as part of the transformation o By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Man Up, billed as Europe’s biggest and boldest Drag King battle, returns to alternative London pub The Glory from March Man Up, billed as Europe’s biggest and boldest Drag King battle, returns to alternative London pub The Glory from March. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News High Court grants permission to appeal decision over trans waiting times Birmingham Pride’s Eva Echo has revealed that following the high court ruling in a case regarding NHS waiting times for transgender patients, an application to appeal the judgement has now been given permission. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
News Traumfrau and FilmPride team up for International Women’s Day special Traumfrau and FilmPride have teamed up for an “iconic” International Women’s Day (IWD) film screening and party at Ironworks Studios in Brighton on Saturday, March 11 from 7pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
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
