Peter Tatchell LGBTQ+ News Human rights activist Peter Tatchell wins long-term achievement award for 55 years of campaigning Human rights activist Peter Tatchell has won the annual Sheila McKechnie Long-Term Achievement Award (SMK) for 55 years of campaigning By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Switchboard seeks helpline listening volunteers Switchboard is a charity for LGBTQ+ people in Brighton looking for a sense of community, support or information By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South £80,000 in council grants available for youth projects Community organisations in Brighton & Hove can apply now to get between £500 and £5,000 in council grants to fund projects for young people aged 11 to 19 (or up to 25 with special educational needs). By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Same-sex couples welcome to get married in Hove Methodist Church “We hope this sends out a clear message to all in the community that the Methodist church is here for all. Our first same-sex marriage is already booked for June” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Together Co volunteers give thousands of hours of support ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week By promoting the power of human connection to reduce the stigma of loneliness, 538 volunteers gave a staggering amount of time to people in the city who had reached out for help or were referred through other organisations. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gender-fluid clothing brand Kontroversial launches new campaign to coincide with International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia Kontroversial will donate 20% of profits from clothing sales throughout May and June to mental health charity Rainbow Mind By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Events to mark IDAHOBIT in Brighton & Hove on Tuesday, May 17 Founded in 2004, IDAHOBIT, which this year has the theme Our Bodies, Our Lives, Our Rights, aims to raise awareness of violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ people, to drive positive change, and is now celebrated in more than 130 countries around the world. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News International LGBTQ+ Travel Association honoured during the 37th CETT Alimara Awards The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association was honoured last week during the 37th CETT Alimara Awards, which celebrate the most innovative and transformative projects in tourism, hospitality, and gastronomy. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queen’s Platinum Jubilee invite declined by Peter Tatchell – “The Queen has snubbed the LGBTQ+ community for 70 years.” Peter Tatchell has turned down an official invitation to be one of a handful of ‘National Treasures’ to take pride of place in the finale of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant on June 5 outside Buckingham Palace. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Why should you pick a humanist wedding? With love in the air, and the first proper wedding season for two years getting into full swing, we ask James Thomas, Brighton-based LGBTQ+ wedding celebrant, the question: Why should we pick a humanist wedding? By Contributor • 1 min read
Fundraising News Fundraise for National AIDS Trust this Eurovision NAT’s Eurovision pack has loads of materials you can use to showcase your Eurovision night in all its glory. There’s a quiz, sweepstake, bingo and a drinking game (for over 18s only), plus a link to download those vital scorecards! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Miss Jason to ‘wing walk’ for the Sussex Beacon Miss Jason made a surprise announcement during her hilarious show at Centre Stage Brighton last night, which has caused great excitement at local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
