LGBTQ+ News New report reveals impact of substance use on LGB young people The Mix, a charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile, has released a new report which looks at how young LGB people are impacted by substance use, and reveals how LGB communities are more likely to experience mental health challenges wit By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Cred: Hard On Competition GIVEAWAY: Win tickets to Treasure Island Media’s first UK fetish party in 10 years Scene Magazine has teamed up with gay porn studio Treasure Island Media to offer readers x2 (one pair or two individuals) tickets to the studio’s first UK party in 10 years at London sex and fetish club, Hard On, on Saturday, October 15 from 10pm-5am, a year ahead of the 25th anniversary of Treasure By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Brighton Queer History Club Presents: A Brighton Dome Special Join Brighton Queer History Club in the Museum Lab in Brighton Museum & Art Gallery on Sunday, October 30 for a journey into the rich history of LGBTQ+ culture of Brighton Dome since it became a concert hall in 1867. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
National News One in two people experiencing more anxiety about being able to pay their bills than last year, warns British Psychological Society The British Psychological Society (BPS) has warned of a potential mental health crisis this winter as it publishes new figures that reveal one in two people are experiencing anxiety about being able to pay their bills as a result of the cost of living crisis. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
National News Expert group submits report to Scottish Government on ending conversion practices National LGBTQ+ equality charity the Equality Network has welcomed the Scottish Government’s publication of the report of the Expert Advisory Group on conversion practices, also known as ‘conversion therapy’. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
A page from Freddie Mercury’s childhood stamp album © The Postal Museum LGBTQ+ News The Postal Museum celebrates British Pride with half term activities inspired by Freddie Mercury’s childhood stamp collection This October half term (Saturday, October 22 – Sunday, October 30), the Postal Museum in London is launching a range of activities inspired by Freddie Mercury’s childhood stamp album, his musical legacy and the recent issue of Royal Mail postage stamps celebrating Pride 50, which explore the history By Graham Robson • 2 min read
In The South All welcome at Brighton Marina Jiu Jitsu Academy! “All are welcome; we have an open door policy that embraces everyone from different races, sexualities, genders and religions. We only ask one thing, that is to respect one other.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Researchers seek participants for a LGBTQ+ Welfare and Assets study A group of researchers are currently recruiting participants for a LGBTQ+ Welfare and Assets study, which is a joint project between University of Stirling, University of Nottingham, Sheffield Hallam University, and Vanderbilt University in the United States. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Writing Our Legacy @ Changing Chalk to launch in October This is a four-year programme from 2022 to 2025 that will engage the general public and writers, creatives and audiences from the Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities, connecting them to the unique chalk grassland of the Sussex Downs and the communities of the urban coastal fringe of Brig By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton & Hove LGBTQ+ Switchboard offering free care packages during cost of living crisis Priority will be given to disabled folks, people with no recourse to public funds, community members who are QTIBIPOC, and those who are homeless or fleeing unsafe homes. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Martlets partners with Allsorts Youth Project for trans inclusion training Two Sussex-based charities join forces to increase understanding of caring for trans and non-binary community. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Jars with variety of pickled vegetables and fruits. Preserved food Community News ‘Food SOS’ campaign launches to support Brighton & Hove food banks as demand surges and donations fall Led by Brighton & Hove Food Partnership, the Food SOS campaign is calling for all city schools and other organisations to join a city-wide harvest festival campaign and drive food donations to local food banks/projects, alongside sharing useful information to support people through the winter months By Graham Robson • 2 min read
