In The South Sussex project Blazing Saddles celebrates ground-breaking changes for women through history of cycling A new project by Brighton-based KP Projects CIC explores the pioneering heritage of women and cycling since the 19th century, the role in the suffragette movement and the transformation of clothing and society across Sussex as a result. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Comedy Night raises £5,000 for Sussex Beacon’s Women and Families Service The sum raised will enable a baby feeding choices project to be funded for an entire year, run by the Women and Families Service at the Sussex Beacon, alongside the Lawson Unit’s Sunflower Clinic. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Coast Is Queer 2022 The Coast Is Queer brought together writers, poets, performers, academics, activists and, of course, readers, for three superb days of accessible, lively in-conversation events, workshops, films and discussions celebrating queer lives and literature. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: Noises Off @ Theatre Royal Brighton Noises Off Theatre Royal Brighton This rather sweet 40th anniversary production of Michael Frayn’s play-within-a-play farce, directed by Lindsay Posner gave the appreciative audience exactly what they wanted last night, Theatre Royal Baths’ production offering up Felicity Kendal, Jonathan Coy, Matth By Eric Page • 3 min read
Health Learning disability dementia service launches in West Sussex The Community Learning Disability Team in West Sussex, run by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is delivering the service as people with learning disabilities and Down’s syndrome are more likely to have memory problems as they get older. By Graham Robson • 2 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
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
Mental Health New text messaging service to offer students in Sussex 24/7 mental health support Young people who are anxious, stressed, depressed or overwhelmed can text the word SUSSEX to 85258 to be connected to a trained volunteer for a real-time text-based conversation and immediate mental health support. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Clare Project Community News The Clare Project seeks new trustees The Clare Project, the trans, non-binary and intersex support charity in Sussex, is looking for volunteer trustees to support them over the coming years. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News ESTEEM announces LGBTQ+ clothes swap and river clean event ESTEEM, a charity creating space for young adults to thrive, has announced it is hosting an LGBTQ+ clothes swap and river clean event with the Marine Conservation Society at Old School House, Ham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea on Sunday, September 11 from 2.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project launches GIDS Pilot Project in Sussex This new service is available in Sussex for young people & parents/carers of young people who are trans, aged 11-17 (year 7+) and on the waiting list or being seen by the Gender Identity Development Service By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Sussex Beacon awarded over £370,000 for three years from National Lottery Community Fund Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced it has been awarded over £370,000 for three years from the National Lottery Community Fund towards the charity’s Community Services By Graham Robson • 1 min read
