Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard to host community wellness day on Monday, January 16 The event, which takes place at Ironworks Studios is Brighton, will offer free self care activities such as massage, haircuts and nails, as well as workshops and activities such as yoga, meditation and crafts, with music and food in the evening. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts ALL THAT JAZZ: Get into the groove with the hottest new jazz releases Simon Adams reviews the hottest jazz releases By Contributor • 5 min read
News Brighton & Hove city councillors to consider bidding to become a host city for Women’s Rugby World Cup According to Brighton & Hove City Council, a successful bid would “see world class cup rugby teams welcomed to the Amex Stadium for a second time, enhancing Brighton & Hove’s reputation as a major sporting city.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Football clubs, organisations, groups and individuals to be celebrated at Football v Homophobia Awards 2023 The 2023 Football v Homophobia Awards launched in December, with new categories added for this year. The Awards, first celebrated in February 2020, acknowledge clubs, organisations, groups and individuals who have been making a difference to LGBTQ+ inclusion in football. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Work to improve the look and feel of Western Road in Brighton to begin this month According to Brighton & Hove City Council (BHCC), the changes will “make it more pleasant for shoppers, encourage more cycling, wheeling and walking, making it easier to travel through the city and improving air quality.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Liz Ridgway to run Trans Can Core sessions in January and February Liz will guide you through 20+ exercises in a 30/40 minute circuit session focussing on your core and abs with some gentle stretching to complete the workout. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health New fund established to reduce sexual health inequalities across England The UKHSA Mpox and Sexual Health (STI and HIV) Outreach and Engagement Activity Fund will provide up to £30,000 funding to community-based, voluntary sector organisations to develop and deliver work to address inequalities in affected LGBTQ+ groups. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health New Year’s Honours double celebration for Terrence Higgins Trust In the New Year’s Honours, Ian Green, CEO of HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), has received an OBE for services to charity and public health, while Lieutenant Commander Oliver Brown has been awarded an MBE in recognition of his work to overturn the outdated ban on HIV positive By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News “He will not be mourned by the LGBTQ+ community.” Peter Tatchell speaks out ahead of the funeral of Pope Benedict XVI “Pope Benedict was an unrepentant homophobe. Some of his doctrinal declarations on homosexuality echoed the bigotry of far-right and Islamist extremists.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Chelsea Football Club’s official LGBTQ+ supporters group condemns homophobic chanting from Nottingham Forest fans on New Year’s Day Offensive chants were heard at regular intervals during Sunday’s Premier League match at the City Ground, which was shown live on Sky Sports. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove Buses announces all single bus fares to be capped at £2 from January 1 The offer is funded through a £60 million scheme under the UK Government’s Help for Households programme to help the public with cost of living pressures over the winter. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News COLUMN: One Gay Man and His Love of Dogs, by Matt Rood of Rooddog Christmas having just gone, we always see bookings become more erratic, as households slow down and spend more time at home together – including furry family! By Contributor • 2 min read
