Race organisers for Sussex Beacon Half Marathon General News Date revealed for Brighton Half Marathon, 2016 The Brighton half marathon will be run on the morning of Sunday, February 28 in 2016. The date was revealed at a reception last night (Wednesday, April 29) compered by David Hill from E3 Entertainment, hosted and sponsored by the Grand Hotel on Brighton Seafront. 2016 will see the 26th running of th By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Wessex Wyverns R.F.C. launch new kit at London Hotel, Southampton RUGBY has never had so many LGBT role models. A former Wales, British and Irish Lions captain in Gareth Thomas and a current top line referee in Nigel Owens to name but two. Then there are people like Ben Cohen, a World Cup winner who tirelessly supports the LGBT+ community. But whilst inclusive gay By Besi • 1 min read
General News Support the Marlets Hospice at Lake District Enduro The Martlets Hospice, Hove, is looking for teams to take on the demanding ‘Lake District Enduro’ challenge to help raise funds for their work. This sponsored multi-activity event in the beautiful hills and valleys of the Lake District, will require participants to tackle the tough terrain by canoe, By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Ishigaki, your local friendly LGBTQ martial arts club Unlike some other martial arts, Ju-Jitsu uses self-defence. It means gentle art. Learning this new skill will teach you how to defend yourself. You learn how to use opponents’ energy and aggression against themselves. Ju-jitsu teaches unarmed techniques useful in self-defence. They use blocks, strik By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay Rugby team say “come out and vote” King’s Cross Steelers, the world’s first gay and inclusive rugby team, are standing alongside campaigning organisation HOPE not hate and calling for LGBT+ people to exercise their right to vote and promote equality at the ballot box. The voter registration campaign – which is also supported by the C By Paul Gustafson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News ‘Tackle Homophobia’ in Football Twenty-two teams from across Sussex lined up for the fifth annual Tackle Homophobia Football Tournament this Saturday, in association with Sussex Clubs for Young People. More than 140 young people from across Sussex battled it out at the Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, in the spring sunshine, attempt By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall Equality Walk, 2015 Hundreds of people will join together for Stonewall’s Equality Walk on Sunday May 10 and everyone is invited to join them! Taking in the sights of the historic Brighton seafront, this 10k or 3k challenge is perfect to do with friends, family or workmates to raise money to help Stonewall bring an end By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Active for Life launch 10th anniversary celebrations with Flashmob The Active for Life team at Brighton & Hove City Council are holding a launch event to celebrate its 10th anniversary this Sunday, March 15 at Churchill Square Piazza from 10.45am – 4pm. The team will be running activities and giving out information about the project. In addition they will be holdin By Besi • 1 min read
General News Kemptown MP slams Council’s ‘Bondi Beach’ proposal Simon Kirby, Conservative MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven is furious about plans to build a second outdoor swimming pool at the Peter Pan site on Madeira Drive in Brighton. Mr Kirby championed the renovation of the Art Deco, Grade II listed Saltdean Lido and in light of recent announcements By Sarah Green • 2 min read
General News Plans revealed for second outdoor swiming pool on Brighton seafront A proposal for a £3million, year-round leisure facility on Brighton seafront is to be considered at Brighton & Hove City Council’s economic development and culture committee next week, Thursday, March 12. The scheme, submitted by Brighton based developer Copsemill Properties and partners, is planned By Besi • 2 min read
General News Gay pairing to broadcast Atlantic row live in world first The Atlantic Tempest rowing team, comprising two gay men, is set to share its adventure of a lifetime live with the world. Nick McCulloch, 39, from Brighton and Tom Parker, 28, from Bristol will be taking part in this year’s Talisker Atlantic Challenge – a race to row the Atlantic from La Gomera in By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Gay Games Ambassador defends weightlifting titles Gay Games Ambassador Chris Morgan has successfully defended his British Deadlift Championship titles. Chris was lifting in the British Single Event Championships, held in Stafford, England, and made lifts of 220 kilos followed by 250 kilos and then 260 kilos to win British titles in Masters 1 (40+), By Besi • 2 min read
