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Day: June 6, 2014

A weekend of events at Saltdean Lido

Posted on by Besi

The grounds of Saltdean Lido will be opened to the public tomorrow, June 7 for a Heritage, Beer and Wine Festival.

Saltdean Lido

Included with the activities and stalls planned for the event, Simon Kirby, the MP for Saltdean, will be hosting an all-day citizens advice surgery.

The daytime event will include drinks, warm food, live music, children’s entertainment, including a Punch and Judy, as well as a display to highlight the story of the iconic Saltdean Lido.

There is no entry charge, and the event will run from 11am until 4pm. There is also an event planned for the evening.

Simon Kirby MPSimon said: “I have always been supportive of the Saltdean CIC and their plan for developing the Saltdean Lido. I am pleased to see that the grounds will be open to the public for this fantastic event.

“I am looking forward to spending my Saturday afternoon there, and I would like to encourage as many people to come along and support.”

 

 

Lib Dem candidate claims free Sunday parking report is biased

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Brighton & Hove City Council’s report on free Sunday parking has been slammed by local Liberal Democrat, Jeremy Gale, as “inept, biased and covered with the Green Party’s fingerprints.”

Jeremy Gale
Jeremy Gale, LIB DEM candidate for Central Hove

Following the presentation of a petition, signed by 1,282 people, calling for the introduction of free Sunday parking across the city, the Council were asked to draft a report costing the implementation of both full and partial introduction of free Sunday parking.

The report, however, has been criticised by Jeremy Gale as biased, and overlooks the positive impact free Sunday parking would have on the city.

Jeremy Gale, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Central Hove, said: “The Officers were asked to produce a fair, balanced and impartial report costing the full and partial implementation of free Sunday parking. This has not happened. The report is inept, biased and covered with the Green Party’s fingerprints.

“The report has failed to highlight the money that would be saved by not employing parking enforcement officers on Sunday – a figure which we believe costs the council hundreds of thousands of pounds a year.

“Surprisingly, the report states the proposal would have a negative impact on our economy. The proposal would have positive ramifications on our local economy, with an increase in visitors to the city who, through free Sunday parking, would have more money to spend in the shops and with the retailers across the city.

“The Committee are due to make their decision on the proposal on Thursday, but I can’t see how they can make an informed, balanced and well-judged decision with the report that is available to them.”

 

Bridge Bar ‘Think Again’ Fundraiser for GMFA

Posted on by Besi

An evening of music, cabaret and cocktails to increase awareness of HIV among young gay men.

GMFA: Think Again

The Bridge Bar in Clapham is hosting a night of music and cabaret with Julez Hamilton on Sunday, July 13 in support of GMFA’s HIV-prevention campaign Think Again .

The Think Again campaign, which Stephen Fry described as “brilliant”, urges younger gay men to think again about HIV, challenging some of the myths and misconceptions about HIV and how it is transmitted.

GMFA currently receives no statutory funding for its HIV-prevention work and relies on the generosity of the community to fund this vitally important health promotion and education work.

The evening at the Bridge Bar will also feature a grand auction and a raffle to help raise funds. The Bridge Bar team has created their very own special Red Ribbon cocktail and will donate 50 per cent of the proceeds from the sale of the cocktail to the Think Again campaign. We’re not telling you what’s in it – you’ll have to go along and try it for yourselves.

The Think Again campaign urges young gay men to make sure they know the facts, protect themselves and get tested regularly for HIV. Since the campaign was launched at the end of April, it has been seen by over three million people, increasing the number of young gay men who access GMFA’s sexual health information on their website and leading to a four-fold increase in the number of HIV home-sampling kits ordered by young gay men from GMFA.

Money raised at the fundraiser will enable the campaign to reach an even wider audience by paying for high profile adverts on bus shelters in Clapham, Vauxhall and Shoreditch.

For more information about GMFA, CLICK HERE:

Slash Rocks the House with Mike Weatherley MP

Posted on by Sarah Green

Mike Weatherley welcomed legendary guitar player Slash to Parliament this week. Slash was accompanied by Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators.

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Slash, Mike Weatherley, MP and Myles Kennedy

Mike is the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade and Intellectual Property Adviser to the Prime Minister.

Slash and Myles Kennedy played an acoustic set to a very exclusive audience of around 200 people. The gig was held in the Terrace Pavilion in the Houses of Parliament, and was attended by music industry aficionados, politicians, celebrities and fans of Slash and Myles.

Mike took the rock stars on an exclusive tour of the Houses of Parliament after the set was over.

The event was part of Rock the House, a competition that was founded by Mike in 2011 as a parliamentary initiative, with backing from industry and a host of celebrity patrons.

The event champions British creative industries and protects and promotes artists’ Intellectual Property Rights and was also the launch of Slash and Myles Kennedy’s new album, World on Fire, which comes out later in the year.

Mike said: “It was a privilege to welcome such rock icons to Parliament and I am grateful for Slash and Myles’ support for my Rock the House competition. The gig was absolutely fantastic and it was an absolute pleasure to be a part of the launch of Slash’s new album, World on Fire. It was an honour to be in the first ever audience to hear their new record played live, along with the classics such as ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’, which certainly got the audience in fine spirits.”

 

 

 

PREVIEW: Cleavedon Road by Yasmin Zadeh and Jack McMahon

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Two lesbians. Two gays. Two breakups!

Cleavedon Road

Temporary Theatre and The Pink Fringe in association with The Marlborough Theatre present Cleavedon Road, two one-act comedies set on the same street.

Emerging gay writers give a fresh new insight into how messy break ups can get with two hilarious, poignant and dramatic shorts that we can all relate to! Famously thought to be worlds apart, maybe gay men and women have more in common than we think.

Breaking up is hard right? We’ve all been there; the tears, the tantrums, the tangled mess that your life has become. It’s shit. There’s dumping, getting dumped and feeling down in the dumps either way, so sometimes it’s hard to believe in love when everything gets so messy. But all around us people fall in and out of love (and bed) every day- it’s probably happening in your street right now, next door perhaps?

It’s heartbreak hotel down on Cleavedon Road, there’s Alice at number 57 and Kyle at 61; two separate houses, two separate couples, two doors apart. Temporary theatre presents a couple of witty, charming and observant tales of relationships at their breaking point that’ll make you want to laugh, cry and tear your hair out in frustration because when it comes down to it, ‘It’s not me, It’s you and I’m keeping the dog!’

Jack McMahon graduated from The Oxford School of Drama in 2012 and since has worked predominantly as an actor in various theatres including The Arcola, Southwark Playhouse, Theatre 503 and is making his writing debut at the Marlborough Theatre.

Yasmin Zadeh has written for the Soho, The Park, and Arcola theatres in the last year. Recently she was invited to judge the Chicago Pride and Films festival for 2014 and was nominated for the BBC writers room competition.

Temporary Theatre employ gay actors and writers at the beginning of their careers to nurture new and exciting talent.

What: Cleavedon Road: Written by Jack McMahon and Yasmin Zadeh: Directed by Ben Buratta and       Adam Colborne: Cast Includes: Yasmin Blake, Louise Trigg

Where: Marlborough Theatre, Princes Street, Brighton

When: July 23 and 24

Time: 7.30pm

Cost: All tickets:£5.50/£6.50

Box Office: 020 7478 0160

For more information, CLICK HERE: 

 

 

Registrations open for Women V Cancer ‘Ride the Night’ 2015

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After the success of the first Women V Cancer Ride the Night challenge, registration for 2015 is now open.

Ride the NIght

The first Ride the Night challenge staged last weekend raised £850,000 for three Women V Cancer charities Breast Cancer Care, Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust and Ovarian Cancer Action.

The 2014 challenge was fully booked in less than 10 weeks so register now to avoid disappointment.

To register for this very special event, CLICK HERE:

 

Newcastle Pride takes the biscuit with pop-up art exhibition

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One of the North East’s biggest free events is taking the biscuit after adding a pop-up art exhibition to its extended three-day line-up.

Newcastle Pride

Newcastle Pride, which takes place from Friday July 18, has teamed up with the UK’s largest art, craft and design gallery, The Biscuit Factory, to bring a selection of art to the heart of Newcastle’s Town Moor.

The art, which will be on loan from The Biscuit Factory’s two-storey gallery at Stoddart Street, will displayed in the festival’s specially – erected Platinum Lounge marquee, which opens exclusively to ticket holders on Saturday July 19.

The Biscuit Factory owner, Ramy Zack, said: “Newcastle Pride is an amazing event and offers us the perfect opportunity to bring art out into the community to be showcased in a fun and unusual way.”

Newcastle Pride 2014, which is expected to attract around 65,000 visitors, will feature three-days of live music and family entertainment spread across the Town Moor and Newcastle’s Times Square.

The festival’s Platinum Lounge, which is being sponsored by the Biscuit Factory, will be open at the Town Moor for one day only, coinciding with Main Stage performances by stars such as Sinitta, Steps singer Faye Tozer and X Factor winner, Shayne Ward.

Along with access to the Biscuit Factory’s pop-up gallery, Platinum Lounge ticket holders will also benefit from catering and hospitality provided by 1879 Events Management, including a welcome drink and three course meal, as well as access to private toilets, bar facilities and a designated viewing area for the concert.

Mark Nichols, Chair of Northern Pride, which organises the event, said: “While Newcastle Pride is free to attend, we wanted to give visitors the chance to make the most of their experience with a range of ticketed packages getting them closer to the action.

“The Platinum Lounge is the most luxurious of these packages and we’re delighted that the Biscuit Factory have agreed to not only support the marquee, but to loan us a selection of artwork for visitors to enjoy.”

Tickets for the Platinum Lounge at Newcastle Pride 2014 are priced at £55 per person, with discounts available for a table of £10. All proceeds will be used to help keep Newcastle Pride free in the future.

To book the Platinum Lounge at Newcastle Pride 2014, CLICK HERE:

Or telephone: 0871 911 1555

Or EMAIL:

For full details for Northern Pride 2014, including its optional VIP and Golden Circle tickets, CLICK HERE:

For more information on The Biscuit Factory’s exhibitions, CLICK HERE:

Manchester Pride seeks volunteers for annual festival

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Applications now open for Pride Stars to be involved across the 2014 celebrations at Manchester Pride Festival.

Manchester Pride

The award-winning lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) event is seeking out hundreds of people to become Pride Stars and help deliver this year’s festival.

From June 1 2014, to tie in with the start of National Volunteers Week, people can apply to fill a range of roles, from Big Weekend Crew and Artist Liaison, to Marketing and Promotions.

Chief Executive of Manchester Pride, Mark Fletcher said: “Our volunteers make a huge difference and are an integral part of the successful running of Manchester Pride. Be it helping us raise money through bucket collections, assisting our visitors in navigating the site or being on hand during the parade, every volunteer has a vital role to play.

“There are loads of opportunities to get involved and make a real difference while meeting new friends, or learning some brand new skills. The events we host could not happen without the enthusiasm and dedication of the people who offer their valuable time in this way. We look forward to welcoming this year’s wave of new volunteers.”

Online applications are open to everyone who would like to volunteer from Sunday June 1.

To apply, CLICK HERE:

Early submission is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

The theme for Manchester Pride 2014 is LOVE and will be rolled out across the festival, whether it be to honour the same sex marriage act, or challenge the final pieces of the legislation.

Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of volunteering, this year celebrating the 30th Anniversary in Northern Ireland! The theme for this year is Time To Say Thank You – offering communities the chance to celebrate and recognise their local volunteers and challenge people to take part.

For more information about Manchester Pride, CLICK HERE:

 

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