Bill Puddicombe – the Sussex Beacon Community News Bill Puddicombe, executive director of the Sussex Beacon, comments on merger between the charity and Peer Action From January 1, 2023, the two charities will work together to create a place within the Sussex Beacon’s organisation, where the peer led nature of Peer Action’s work will be preserved. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News World AIDS Day exhibition at Jubilee Library to present previously unseen handmade panel from AIDS Memorial Quilt LGBTQ+ Memorial Quilts are objects of protest and activism every bit as much as symbols of love and remembrance. By Contributor • 2 min read
Stop gay discrimination. LGBT rights. Homophobia prevention. Unrecognizable woman with refusal hand gesture in t-shirt with rainbow flag heart on blue background. LGBTQ+ News New research looking at LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of family violence when growing up University of Roehampton seek to interview LGBTQ+ people who have experienced some form of abuse or violence from one or more family members while growing up By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts Brighton’s LGBTQ+ choirs to come together on World AIDS Day to raise funds for local HIV charity Lunch Positive As part of the events to commemorate World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ choirs invite you to join them and the local community for a concert that is being staged to raise funds for local HIV charity Lunch Positive. By Contributor • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove City Council to fly Red Ribbon flag for the first time this World AIDS Day Brighton & Hove City Council is to be flying the Red Ribbon flag from the town halls for the first time this year to mark World AIDS Day on Thursday, December 1. By Contributor • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health UK Health Security Agency finds vaccination offers strong protection against monkeypox New UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) evidence indicates that a single MVA-BN vaccine dose provides around 78% protection against monkeypox 14 days after being vaccinated. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Winter wellbeing: Advice and tips to stay positive when things seem bleak Holding on to small moments of joy and positivity is going to be particularly important this winter, say the British Psychological Society (BPS), with the cost of living and energy crises likely to continue making things difficult for people across the UK. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton & Hove Pride announces magical festival offering at Ironworks Studios Continuing Brighton & Hove Pride’s mission to support LGBTQ+ artists all year round, they have some magical festive offerings for you this December, perfect for a night out with friends or a group of work colleagues. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News The Avenue Kitchen and Tap in Peacehaven to hold World AIDS Day fundraiser for Sussex Beacon and National AIDS Trust The Avenue Kitchen and Tap in Peacehaven is to hold a World AIDS Day fundraiser for the Sussex Beacon and National AIDS Trust on Thursday, December 1 from 6pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Joe Lycett issues final message to David Beckham Joe Lycett has issued a final statement revealing the full truth. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Community News Save money and reduce waste with the Brighton & Hove Library of Things Brighton & Hove residents can now borrow useful items like drills, carpet cleaners and sound systems, for free, from the Library of Things – a community-powered social enterprise that helps people save money and reduce waste, which also encourages people to share practical DIY skills with others in By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News England and Wales will NOT wear the OneLove armband during the World Cup in Qatar It has been confirmed by seven Football Associations – from England, Wales and other European nations – that team captains – including Harry Kane – will not wear the OneLove armband to promote diversity and inclusion at the World Cup in Qatar, due to players being put “in a position where they could By Graham Robson • 2 min read
