In The South Are you a future LGBT+ leader? Do you know an inspirational LGBT+ or ally executive, or LGBT+ future leader? OUTstanding, the professional network for LGBT+ executives and their allies, today launches a call for nominations for the 2017 Leading LGBT+ & Ally Executives and LGBT+ Future Leaders lists, presented by the Financial Tim By Besi • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Our own private universe by Robin Talley The characters in this fun book explore the changes that a summer fling brings to them, as they navigate the social and mental horrors of a Christian summer camp and the bigotry, small mindedness and occasional huge bursts of generous unconditional love surrounding them. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Rainbow Chorus – Classics to Classical For one night only on Saturday, July 15 the Rainbow Chorus presents Classics to Classical featuring a spectrum of music from Faure to Freddie Mercury. This unique production will showcase the wide range of talent in this increasingly diverse choir with something for everyone to enjoy. By Contributor • 2 min read
General News Council to consider Parks Foundation Plans are being drawn up for a Parks Foundation to be set up in Brighton & Hove to attract funding for the city’s parks and open spaces. The Foundation would lead fundraising initiatives aimed at attracting investment in the council’s parks and open spaces and could be set up by the end of the year. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts QUEER IN BRIGHTON: LGBTQ+ History Club with Simon Watney this Sunday HIV/AIDS Activist Simon Watney is the guest speaker at the eighth edition of Brighton’s LGBTQ+ History Club on Sunday, June 25. Simon Watney has a long-established reputation in the field of HIV/AIDS as a writer, founder of numerous charities and not-for-profit companies, educator and service provid By Besi • 1 min read
Food & Drink Cowboys, Queens and fine dining at the Old Ship Hotel this Friday It’s time to enter the Wild West, have some fun and raise money for the Rainbow Fund. Cowboys and Queens at the Old Ship Hotel promises a night of fine dining, line dancing and cabaret from the fabulous Kara Van Park. Enter the Wild West, have some fun while raise money for the Rainbow Fund. By Contributor • 1 min read
General News Council to improve safety at The Level New measures improving safety at The Level will be introduced over the next few weeks. The improvements are among a package of recommendations arising from a recent security review. Visitors to the playground will see the two play units modified and made ‘open sided’ so users can always be seen. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Wig Out! at the National Theatre Queer Theatre: LGBT+ Stories & Social Change – In partnership with Pride in London. The National Theatre will mark the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality in England and Wales by staging its first Queer Theatre event series from July 6 – 10 July 2017. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: My brother and his brother by Hakan Linquist First published in Sweden in 1993, translated in 2002 to French, and now available in English in a radiant and limpid translation by the author himself. A short novel with only six main characters, its richness teases the reader’s mind long after closing its covers. Linquist is a serious writer but By Eric Page • 2 min read
Community News Bus company supports Eastbourne Pride Brighton & Hove Buses has teamed up with the organisers of a new Pride celebration in Sussex. Eastbourne Pride takes place on Saturday July 22 from 12.30pm. The parade will start from Langney Point and advance into Princes Park for a seven-hour music spectacular, finishing with a party from 9pm on E By Besi • 2 min read
General News Academics argue sexualised drinks adverts undermine anti-rape campaigns University of Leicester academics argue sexualised drinks advertising undermines anti-rape campaigns. Academics examined the effectiveness of a rape prevention campaign in bars and nightclubs in Liverpool. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Isle of Wight Pride Parade arrangements Organisers of Isle of Wight Pride release details of how to get involved in their Pride Parade, due to take place on Saturday, July 15. The Parade will start at 11am from Ryde School, weave its way down West street, across Lind street and down Union street, finally passing along the Esplanade until By Besi • 2 min read
