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
LGBTQ+ News People’s Pride Southampton announces Winter Pop-Up Pride and Outreach Shop People’s Pride Southampton, the award-winning Pride charity that operates all year round, is launching a Winter Pop-Up Pride and Outreach Shop in the Marland’s Shopping Centre, Southampton from Monday, November 28. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South Christmas lights, festive entertainment and fabulous window dressing: don’t miss Brilliant Brighton’s Christmas afternoon! On Saturday, November 19, Brilliant Brighton is hosting a city centre-wide festive event between 2-6pm with choirs and entertainment to get residents and visitors alike in the festive spirit. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Trans Can Sport announces new mindfulness programme for trans, non-binary and gender variant people Trans Can Sport said: “Mindfulness is being aware of what is happening in the moment, without judgement. It is a wonderful form of meditation, with a focus on compassion and kindness.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Northern Pride opens applications for North East performers The opportunity for North East-based performers to be part of Northern Pride 2023, which will run over the weekend of July 22-23, has been unveiled by the event organisers. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health TransActual UK publishes major new report into transition-related healthcare TransActual UK has published major new research – the Transition Access Survey 2022 – which shines a light on how “the NHS is failing trans people on an industrial scale”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South New report reveals culture is key as Brighton & Hove recovers from the pandemic More than 50 organisations were involved, employing 324 artists and creative workers – most of them freelancers, whose livelihoods were impacted by the pandemic. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News England’s Three Lions to fly to World Cup on ‘Gay Pride’ jet England’s Three Lions are to fly to the World Cup in Qatar on a Gay Pride jet to show a red card to host nation’s intolerance. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Joe Lycett delivers World Cup ultimatum to David Beckham The news that David Beckham has signed a reported £10 million contract with Qatar to be their ambassador during the FIFA World Cup in a country where LGBTQ+ are persecuted has been met with many cries of outrage By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
