Gscene News Archive

Brighton Lesbian and Gay Sports Society (BLAGSS) celebrated the New Year with the news that it has received a council grant for the second year running.

New chair Paul Ellison told members at the BLAGSS Winter Party at the OhSo Social bar on January 17 that BLAGSS had been awarded £3,000 from Brighton & Hove City Council’s Grants to Small Voluntary Organisations Fund for the second year running.

Paul said:
“Last year’s grant, of the same amount, meant that we were able to publicise our activities more widely and thus increase our membership from 388 to 603.

“The funding allowed us to pay for professional coaching in a range of sports including tai-chi, tennis, badminton, sailing and beach volleyball and increase the number of sports groups from 18 to 24.

“Thanks to Brighton & Hove City Council, our members, old and new, increased their fitness and their sporting expertise. This year we’ll be working with the council to encourage even more people from the local LGBT community to keep fit and healthy.”

For more information about BLAGSS, including information about the many sports that are on offer and how to join, go to:www.blagss.org