Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust announces star-studded line-up for fundraising ‘Supper Club’ after party Adele Roberts, Nick Grimshaw, Woody Cook and Fat Tony will be headlining. Grace Dent, The Guardian’s restaurant critic, is to return as the event’s ambassador. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Digging Beneath The Surface – Michael Handrick on the mental health epidemic affecting LGBTQ+ communities We can no longer ignore our mental health, especially at this inflection point in time when our rights are being attacked once again across the world. By Contributor • 4 min read
Mental Health New report on LGBTQ+ migration, social isolation and distress Pathways between LGBTQ migration, social isolation & distress, a report between researchers from the Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender at the University of Brighton and Brighton-based LGBTQ mental health charity MindOut, has been released. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health ‘Be Sure. Know the Four’: London boroughs launch new HIV prevention campaign The multi-media social marketing campaign highlights the effectiveness of HIV prevention and encourages key affected groups to reject complacency By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Powerlifting set to return to Gay Games in Guadalajara in November 2023 This will be the first time in almost a decade that Gay Games Powerlifting will take place. The LGBT Powerlifting Union has announced they will be assisting Gay Games Guadalajara 2023 in the delivery and promotion of the Powerlifting event – which will mean that powerlifting will be restored to its By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall report reveals Britain is becoming a ‘Rainbow Nation’ The report reveals ‘stark differences’ between the generations – with more younger people identifying as lesbian, gay, bi and trans. In ‘Gen Z’, only 71% of people identify as straight (compared to 91% of ‘Baby Boomers’), and 14% of people identify as bi or pansexual (compared to just 2% of ‘Baby Bo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Sarah Winman and Beatrice Hitchman @ Coast is Queer Sarah Winman and Beatrice Hitchman create beloved characters that will stay with us for years to come. Join these wonderful writers as they discuss their latest books, ‘Still Life’ and ‘All of You Every Single One’. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Fundraising News £200,000 raised at Terrence Higgins Trust’s 40th anniversary gala Throughout the evening, guests heard of the incredible advances that have been made in HIV treatment, prevention and care. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Programme to improve West Sussex mental health inpatient services complete The NHS in Sussex has announced that a programme to significantly improve mental health inpatient services in West Sussex for adults, older people and those living with dementia has been fully implemented. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Neil Bartlett and Okechukwu Nzelu @ Coast is Queer Coast is Queer, Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ literary festival, presents an intriguing intergenerational conversation between two of the UK’s most exciting gay writers – Neil Bartlett and Okechukwu Nzelu – at Attenborough Centre for Creative Arts on Saturday, October 8 from 2pm. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Pic: Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents News Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents Rugby Club announces friendly development game against Reading Renegades RFC After a long pre-season, Brighton & Hove Sea Serpents, the gay and inclusive rugby union club based in Brighton & Hove, has announced a friendly development game against good friends, Reading Renegades RFC, at Hove Rugby Club on Saturday, October 8 from 3pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Clock Tower Sanctuary appoints new Chair and Vice Chair Clock Tower Sanctuary, a charity supporting young people experiencing homelessness in Brighton & Hove, has announced the appointment of a new Chair and Vice Chair. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
