Community News “For the community by the community.” GirlFlix lesbian and queer women dance party to celebrate first birthday and Valentine’s on Friday, February 16 GirlFlix, a lesbian and queer women dance party, which has been bringing together self-identifying women since February 2023, is to celebrate its first birthday and Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 16 at Melon in Worthing. The Valentine’s and first birthday party will have five iconic DJs and a l By Graham Robson • 2 min read
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
Community News Sussex Beacon Women’s Group to meet for summer workshop The Sussex Beacon’s Women’s Group, a group for women living with HIV, is to meet on Friday, June 10 from 10am for a workshop of summer wreath making and floral headpieces. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News The DIVA Power List has arrived, celebrating 100 fabulous trailblazers doing their bit for their community The DIVA Power List celebrates LGBTQI women and non-binary people across screen, music, sport and more By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Have Your Say: Survey to investigate safety of women and girls in Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove City Council is carrying out a survey investigating how safe all women and girls feel in Brighton & Hove By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Free training for aspiring women campaigners in the South East Free online training for women campaigners who aspire to community organising, local council or national politics. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts Queer women take over ‘Manchester Pride In Your Living Room’ Week seven of Manchester Pride’s series of Friday night shows will see queer women take over the LGBTQ+ charity’s social streaming channels with DJ sets and dance performances on Friday, May 29 from 8pm. By Contributor • 2 min read
