Community News REVIEW: Brighton & Hove’s LGBTQ+ choirs shine at the annual World AIDS Day concert December 1 is World AIDS Day – a global day of remembrance, the time when we remember those who died, and celebrate those scientists, doctors, the countless volunteers and the unceasing work that collectively they do to make the lives of those living with HIV increasingly better. Earlier in the even By Andrew Kay • 3 min read
Community News Brighton landmarks to be lit up red and Red Ribbon flag to be flown from town halls on World AIDS Day To show support and solidarity with residents and communities affected by AIDS and HIV, on World AIDS Day (Sunday, December 1) city’s landmarks will be lighting up red and Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the Red Ribbon flag from Brighton & Hove town halls. Held globally each year, World By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Queens Arms Brighton to join forces with Charles Street Tap on World AIDS Day Queens Arms Brighton will be closed on World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1, as it joins forces with Charles Street Tap to raise funds for THT South. In a statement on social media, Rupert Ellick, co-owner of Queens Arms, said: “Myself and Andy at the Queens Arms have decided to stand with Charles S By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News WORLD AIDS DAY 2024: Brighton & Hove communities to come together to remember those lost to HIV/AIDS on Sunday, December 1 BRIGHTON AIDS MEMORIAL CANDELIGHT VIGIL, New Steine Gardens, Brighton on Sunday, December 1 at 6pm. All welcome to attend the remembrance event of those lost to HIV/AIDS in Brighton & Hove. There will be a reading of the names and a candle light vigil. Space will be available for anyone seeking quie By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Powerful exhibition in the main windows of Jubilee Library, commemorating lives lost to HIV/AIDS Brighton AIDS Memorial Project‘s powerful exhibition in the main windows of Jubilee Library, Brighton is running November 25 to December 9, commemorating lives lost to HIV/AIDS. AIDS Memorial Quilts are acts of protest and remembrance, highlighting the stigma and healthcare inequalities faced by mar By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News World AIDS Day: Hope and Optimism from the HIV Hour Sue, Josh and David are just three members of the HIV Hour team that has featured interviews with charity workers and volunteers, poets and authors, entrepreneurs, migrants, parents and other people telling their stories and sharing their experiences. What is it like to live with HIV these days? Wel By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Local HIV charity Lunch Positive to host World AIDS Day Community Lunch on Sunday, December 1 A special community event is happening on World AIDS Day, Sunday, December 1, and everyone is invited! HIV charity Lunch Positive will be hosting a community lunch where everyone is welcome, inviting all from LGBTQ+ communities, friends and allies. The annual World AIDS Day Community Lunch is provid By Contributor • 2 min read
Cabaret World AIDS Day fundraiser at Brighton Box Gallery and Centre Stage with sensational ‘80s popstar SONIA Local gallery The Brighton Box is holding a special World AIDS Day event with sensational ‘80s pop star SONIA on Sunday, December 1 from 3 – 6pm, with all profits donated to Lawson Unit and the Sussex Beacon. A celebration of diversity and creativity, this event will be an opportunity to explore a s By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News World AIDS Day: Alan Spink, community services manager at local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon and supporter of National AIDS Trust Alan Spink, community services manager at local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon, is also a supporter of National AIDS Trust, the UK’s HIV rights charity. Alan answers a few questions ahead of this year’s World AIDS Day, which takes place Sunday, December 1. What do you do for a living? I work as a com By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Event with authors Mark Ward and Daren Kay to mark 40 years of Sussex AIDS Helpline on Sunday, December 1 Marking 40 years since the formation of the Sussex AIDS Helpline, to commemorate World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1 the presenters of HIV Hour – David Fray and Josh Sharpe – will interview two writers – Mark Ward and Daren Kay – whose books tell the stories of people grappling with the challenges By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Artisan Cakery in Kemptown to raise funds for Sussex Beacon in run up to World AIDS Day Artisan Cakery in Kemptown is raising funds for the Sussex Beacon in the run up to World AIDS Day on Sunday, December 1. During November, Stuart, owner of the cakery, will be donating 100% of funds made from sales of his delicious red velvet cake, priced at £4 a slice, to the local HIV charity. […] By Graham Robson • 1 min read
HIV Take Action. Lace Up. This year’s World AIDS Day RED RUN to take place Saturday, November 23 Since 2009, East London HIV charity Positive East has organised the World AIDS Day RED RUN on the last weekend of November – just before World AIDS Day on December 1. What began with a small gathering of 50 people is now one of the UK’s biggest annual HIV community events, raising over £1.1 million By Graham Robson • 1 min read
