Cabaret Brighton Alternative Panto to return with CINDERELLA: REMIXED in January to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon Under completely new artistic direction and production, the much anticipated Brighton tradition is back and Remixed with a live band, professional dancers and of course a cast of Brighton’s favourite cabaret stars. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News The Sussex Beacon unveils window display to honour 90th birthday of David Raven aka Maisie Trollette There was great excitement in St James’s Street last Thursday afternoon, when local charity the Sussex Beacon’s shop window was transformed into a birthday present, bearing a stunning, large bow. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Certificate of Recognition presented to The Sussex pub in Hove for raising £4,600+ for local HIV charity, the Sussex Beacon Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has presented Mike and Lee (pictured) at The Sussex pub in Hove with a Certificate of Recognition, acknowledging and honouring their outstanding fundraising work for the charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Sussex Beacon service users create placards for #ZeroHIVStigmaDay As part of a recent workshop at the Sussex Beacon, a number of the charity’s Day Service users created placards for the first #ZeroHIVStigmaDay in Brighton on Friday, July 21. Members of the Beacon team (Administration, Community Services, Facilities, Fundraising and IPU) couldn’t resist a photo opp By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Exhibitions Brighton Box to host local artist Christopher Crawford Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon is charity partner for the event, which will be a great opportunity to meet the artist and admire his work. After the Brighton Box event, head to Grosvenor Bar in Hove for an after party with cabaret from the sensational Lovinia Belle. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend GET VOTING! Participants of Mr Brighton Bear 2023 announced The Mr Brighton Bear competition, now in its fifth year, promises to be bigger and better than ever, with six handsome and charismatic participants ready to win hearts and the coveted title. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News The Sussex Beacon raises over £300 at Joe Black: Live at Brighton Spiegeltent The Sussex Beacon said: “Members of the audience were able to obtain an autographed show poster, in return for a suggested minimum donation to the Sussex Beacon. Everyone was extremely generous, enabling us to raise more than £300!” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend The Bears are Back! Brighton Bear Weekend announces epic plans for July event The boys at Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) have announced the full programme of events taking place over four-days in July, which will raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund. By Graham Robson • 6 min read
Fundraising News Duke of York’s Eurovision Party raises over £500 for local HIV charity, Sussex Beacon The Sussex Beacon said: “The Eurovision Party at Duke of York’s Picturehouse was truly incredible! Huge numbers of fans arrived for what was a really exciting, fun evening.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Jill Nalder, patron of local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, will be a guest on Andrew Flewitt’s Queer I Am: Live and Unscripted! podcast on Monday, June 12. Jill Nalder, whose life was an inspiration for the TV series It’s A Sin, will be joined at this live event by Daren Kay, Wain Kara Douglas and Adam Zmith By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend announce that they are raising funds for The Brighton Rainbow Fund and The Sussex Beacon Brighton Bear Weekend is one of the biggest events on the community calendar, which takes place this year from Thursday, July 6 to Sunday, July 9. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Brighton & Hove eateries come together to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon Over £1,720 was raised at the evening, with delicious, mouth-watering arancini all round, plus some friendly gastronomic rivalry along the way. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Bears at The Bully raises £144 for Sussex Beacon and Brighton Rainbow Fund Bears at The Bully, a new monthly men-only night organised by the boys from Brighton Bear Weekend at The Bulldog, raised £144 to be split between the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund earlier this month. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend Easter Quiz to raise funds for Sussex Beacon and Brighton Rainbow Fund on Thursday, April 6 BBW are excited to extend a special invitation to furry friends – bears, otters, and cubs – but everyone is welcome. Not only will there be a quiz with great prizes, but there will also be a raffle with a hamper from Chris Sarson, Funeral Director, and prizes donated from Sussex Beacon and Mike Quin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Terrence Higgins Trust, Sussex Beacon and Lunch Positive to take part in Fighting HIV Stigma and Proud: March, Vigil and Rally on Saturday, March 18 Everyone is welcome — whether you have been on many demos or this is your first. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Rose Garden’s Swap Shop raises £500 for Sussex Beacon at Centre Stage Brighton Local drag queen Rose Garden launched her Swap Shop at gay venue Centre Stage Brighton on Saturday, February 25, raising £500 for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Thousands turn out for the Brighton Half Marathon The event marks the 33rd anniversary of the Brighton Half Marathon, and the 31st anniversary of the Sussex Beacon, the HIV charity that organises the race. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Drag Queen for a Day to take place at Sussex Beacon in March An HIV workshop aimed at breaking self-stigma and boosting self-confidence By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News ON YOUR MARKS! Brighton Half Marathon to take place on Sunday, February 26 The Brighton Half Marathon race is organised by Brighton-based charity the Sussex Beacon, which provides specialist support and care for people living with HIV. The charity helps hundreds of people living with HIV in Sussex and the race is the charity’s largest annual event. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Brighton venues and Brighton Bear Weekend to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon in February Two of Brighton’s gay venues will be running events to raise vital funds for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon in February. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Have a (whip) crackin’ good time – and dig deep – at Sussex Beacon’s Bizarre Bazaar Stock up on fetish wear, leatherware & accessories, kinky clothing, rubber gear, whips & chains, masks/blindfolds and hoods, adult literature/DVDs and XXX artwork – all while supporting the vital work of this local HIV charity. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton Half Marathon calls for Race Day Volunteers Organisers of the Brighton Half Marathon, organised by and the main fundraising event for local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, are seeking volunteers to help out on race day, Sunday, February 26. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon launches Winter Meal Appeal The Sussex Beacon provides over 10,000 free meals a year to those who use their services. Thats roughly 28 meals a day, every day, all year! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Sussex Beacon announces total raised on World AIDS Day “We’re still genuinely humbled that a number of venues held fundraising events in the evening, to raise much needed funds for the Sussex Beacon.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
