International News Five dead and at least 18 injured after shooting inside gay club in Colorado Springs, owned by Matthew Haynes and Brandon Mills of Affinity Bar Brighton Matthew and Brandon are reported as being safe but five friends and staff members died and at least 18 people were injured. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton LGBTIQ+ History Club to mark World AIDS Day on Sunday, November 27 For this end of November edition, the history club we will be meeting at Brighton Museum to explore, discuss, and remember local stories from HIV activists and historians. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Qatar London embassy picketed before World Cup Ninety people, including football fans, joined a colourful noisy protest outside Qatar’s London embassy today, Saturday, November 19, the day before the start of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Hare & Hounds, Kings Heath to donate to LGBTQ+ charities during the World Cup The Hare & Hounds in Birmingham’s Kings Heath area has vowed to donate 10% of bar revenue, during World Cup screenings, to LGBTQ+ charities in response to the football competition being held in a country with poor human rights records, including for women, migrants, and LGBTQ+ citizens. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Fundraising News BLAGSS’ Bowling Extravaganza raises £500 for Lunch Positive Brighton LGBTQ+ Sports Society (BLAGSS) held its annual Bowling Extravaganza at the Marina in November, raising £500 for local HIV charity Lunch Positive By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Kathy Caton Business News Brighton Gin founder, Kathy Caton, appointed to Gin Guild’s board In the coveted role Kathy will champion smaller distilleries advocating for the advantages that joining the respected industry body affords artisan producers in the UK and worldwide. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Brighton Half Marathon to return on Sunday, February 26, 2023 The event is local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon’s biggest fundraising event of the year By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Brighton & Hove to mark Trans Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 20 The event, which is co-organised by TNBI and LGBTQ+ organisations / charities and is free for all to attend – will run from 12-4pm, and will start with community speakers in Jubilee Square from 12pm, before a performance from Rainbow Chorus, and a light lunch in the neighbouring TLC. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Birmingham Survey finds that 80% of Villa & Proud members will not be watching this year’s World Cup A survey conducted by Villa & Proud – the official LGBTQ+ supporters’ network for Aston Villa Football Club – has found that 80% of its members will not be watching year’s World Cup in Qatar. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Community News Burning the Clocks to return to Brighton for first time in two years on Wednesday, December 21 This year’s event is accompanied by an online crowdfunding campaign which continues to make the event possible. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust appoints Rhys Goode to deliver HIV Action Plan in Wales Rhys Goode becomes Head of Terrence Higgins Trust Cymru to help ensure the country meets its goal of ending new HIV cases by 2030. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
In The South Restoration of the Victoria Fountain moves ahead Plans to restore the Brighton & Hove’s Victoria Fountain are underway with a contractor expected to be appointed in late November. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
