The line-up for the of LGBT Choirs Gala Concert during the Hand in Hand, LGBT Choir Festival, has now been finalised!
AS well as the hosts, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus and The Rainbow Chorus, the evening will see performances by: Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Deep C Divas, Diversity Choir, Gay Abandon, London Gay Men’s Chorus, Manchester Lesbian and Gay Chorus, The Pink Singers, Sing Out Bristol and Thames Valley Gay Chorus.
An incredible line-up of talented singers presenting the opportunity for you to hear some of the best LGBT choirs in the UK and Ireland with 500 singers coming to sing together in the grand finale.
Lunch Positive celebrated its 6th birthday and National Volunteering Week yesterday in Dorset Gardens Peace Park with a buffet picnic.
THE community celebration was attended by over 120 supporters of the charity, including lunch club members, friends, well-wishers, other HIV services, small charities and LGBT community groups.
The entire Lunch Positive volunteer team of 30 people were involved in putting together the event, and ‘Happy Birthday’ was sung to the crowd by The Rainbow Chorus. A bucket collection raised £220.39 towards the cost of food.
Gary Pargeter, volunteer project manager:“Massive thanks to our volunteers and everyone who came along. It was great to spend time together with so many friends. We have a fantastic volunteer team who give so much time, commitment, enthusiasm and energy to everything we do. It means a great deal that their work is valued, and we heard fantastic feedback on their contributions.
“Last year the team gave over 5,000 hours of their time, and are involved in all aspects of providing our service. Volunteering is a wonderful thing, and it was hugely enjoyable to share that with our friends and supporters. Thank you to everyone – being together as a community makes all the difference!”
The only politician present was Phelim Mac Cafferty, the Conveynor of the Green Group on Brighton and Hove City Council.
He said:“Lunch positive is simply an amazing charity. Their work is a lifeline for many in our city, providing a nutritious hot meal once a week for people who are HIV+. I was
proud to join the Lunch Positive team as they came together for a community Big Lunch, celebrating their sixth Birthday!”
Adding: “The work of Lunch Positive is about more than just the food, although we all know just how important healthy food is for anyone who’s not well. In addition a welcome is made for everyone and they bring people together. Their inspiring work breaks down the stigma that is still thrown at people with HIV and helps build community resilience. We celebrate Lunch Positive’s six years of providing help in our city and we wish them every success for the future.”
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