13/05/2019 – Scene Magazine – From the heart of LGBTQ+ Life

New leader for Labour group in Brighton & Hove

Posted on 13/05/201913/05/2019 by Besi

The Labour group of councillors on Brighton and Hove City Council today elected Cllr Nancy Platts as their new Group Leader.

A former Labour Parliamentary candidate for Brighton Pavilion in the 2010 General Election where she lost to Caroline Lucas MP and Brighton Kemptown in the 2015 General Election where she lost narrowly to the sitting MP, Simon Kirby by 690 votes.

Ms Platts is presently the Labour member for East Brighton which she took in a by-election in February 2018 following the resignation of Cllr Maggie Barradell.

She had previously worked in the office of Labour Leader Jeremy Corby as his Trade Union manager before leaving in March 2017 to take a post in the charity and social sector comms firm, Campaign Collective led by Simon Francis.

Cllr Platts said: “I feel honoured to lead the Labour Group and have the opportunity to serve the people of Brighton and Hove. I want to thank Cllr Daniel Yates for his leadership through the local elections and am delighted that he will continue to be part of our top team. I am excited about delivering our manifesto and working constructively with other parties for the benefit of our City.”

Cllr Nick Childs was elected Deputy Leader; Cllr Daniel Yates elected Deputy Leader (Finance) and Cllr Clare Moonan elected Chief Whip.

It is expected that Cllr Platts will become Leader of the Council and Cllr Childs, the Deputy Leader of the Council at the Council AGM on May 22.

‘Brighton Insiders’ – photos of unique Brighton folk

Posted on 13/05/201913/05/2019 by Graham Robson

Brighton photographer Klara Cservenka is raising money to publish copies of her new book, Brighton Insiders, which comes filled with photographs of unique Brighton folk.

Happy Fathers Day-The greatest Dad Brighton 2017 by Klara Cservenka

Klara says: “Brighton is a city where people of all description feel at home. It’s the one place in the country where outsiders get to feel like they belong, like they’re on the inside of something; it’s a kind of spirit / soul more than anything material.

“The live music scene, various festivals and Pride weekend all draw a vibrant crowd. So many of them have a strong personal style, folk of all ages who have found a place where they can express themselves freely.

“I was born in Brighton in the early 70s. I grew up here. I moved away, lived in other cities, but returned to discover radical changes, for better and worse. The LGBT+ community has emerged proudly from behind closed doors, no longer hiding away in bars behind blacked-out windows. I have also seen the rising number of homeless people living and sleeping on the streets. They may be viewed as outsiders by many, but they belong here too.”

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Have a Ball with Northern Pride!

Posted on 13/05/2019 by Besi

Supporters of one of the UK’s largest, free LGBT+ festivals are invited to an elegant evening to raise money for a good cause.

NORTHERN Pride Festival returns this summer with Fleur East and Liberty X headlining the popular weekend event, which takes place from July 19 to 21 at Newcastle’s Town Moor and Exhibition Park.

To help keep the event free, LGBT+ charity, Northern Pride, is hosting its annual Black Tie Ball fundraiser on Friday, June 7.

Guests attending the event at the Crowne Plaza, Stephenson Quarter, will enjoy a three-course meal and first-class entertainment including live music from North East band SWITCH and a disco until late.

Ste Dunn, chair of Northern Pride, believes the evening will be one to remember: “We’re delighted to be hosting the Black Tie Ball for another year and can’t wait to show thanks to our sponsors and supporters,” said Ste.

“We have some fantastic entertainment lined up and SWITCH are great performers who are sure to get everyone up on their feet and dancing into the night.

“The committee believe everyone is entitled to have a free Pride and events like the Black Tie Ball help us raise much-needed funds to provide this for our community.”

The Black Tie Ball is open to everyone. There are a limited number of tickets still available costing £25.

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Northern Pride is spread across two locations this year, with the Festival Arena at the Town Moor home to the main stage, fun fair and platinum bar, while nearby Exhibition Park will host the Curious Arts Stage, Rainbow Village and various zones at the Community Village.

The Black Tie Ball is one of a number of satellite events taking place in venues around the city in the lead up to the Pride weekend in July.

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Fringe REVIEW: Circus Extreme @Preston Park

Posted on 13/05/201913/05/2019 by Besi

There is nothing quite like it at any of the Festivals in Brighton this year.

FIVE years in the making, Circus Extreme merges traditional and contemporary entertainment styles with extreme stunts and classical, traditional clown antics to deliver epic heart stopping moments and some of the most exciting daredevil stunts I have seen in a circus bigtop anywhere in the world.

Most of the artists work without any form of safety wires or nets which really adds to the drama of it all and had everyone around me squealing with delight.

With something for all ages to enjoy, special mention goes to the stunning Danguir Troupe for their breathtaking high wire routine and double wheel of death stunt. This was traditional old school circus at its very best and took me back to my youth in Liverpool in the 60s, when every year we went to the wonderful Bertram Mill Circus starring Coco the Clown.

However, without doubt the stars of this epic spectacle are the EXTREME® FMX team who perform in the Globe of Death where three motorbike riders endure G-force pressures on their bodies while executing a dangerous routine including vertical and horizontal loops within the encased mesh globe.

Their finale which closes the show sees the bike riders flying through the air performing mid-air backflips on their motorcycles as they fly over the circus ring and the mesh globe. It is visually stunning and had the audience on their feet screaming the riders on.

Henry the Prince of Clowns, a legendary traditional figure in the circus world, keeps the audience onside all evening concentrating his attention on the daddies in the audience rather than the kids. It all worked rather well.

This show is a masterpiece of theatrical production. Traditional circus routines merge with modern daredevil acts to create a professional theatrical spectacle performed to a genius musical score that build the tension all evening to the eventual climax when the motorbikes fly over the audience.

Find the time to check this spectacle out.

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Sexuality, Gender and Faith group to discuss the ‘love of Christ’

Posted on 13/05/201913/05/2019 by Besi

A Sexuality, Gender and Faith group meets monthly at St Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Brighton.

REUBEN Davidson from the Allsorts Youth Project will speak on the topic “For the love of Christ! A journey of identity, faith and unanswered questions” at the next meeting on Tuesday, May 28.

The meeting will start at 7-30pm at St Nicholas Church, Dyke Rd, Brighton and is sponsored by Brighton & Hove OneBodyOneFaith.

Event: For the love of Christ!

Where: St Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Brighton

When: Tuesday, May 28

Time: 7.30pm

Cost: Free event

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New leader for Labour group in Brighton & Hove

The Labour group of councillors on Brighton and Hove City Council today elected Cllr Nancy Platts as their new Group Leader.

‘Brighton Insiders’ – photos of unique Brighton folk

Brighton photographer Klara Cservenka is raising money to publish copies of her new book, Brighton Insiders, which comes filled with photographs of unique Brighton folk.

Have a Ball with Northern Pride!

Supporters of one of the UK’s largest, free LGBT+ festivals are invited to an elegant evening to raise money for a good cause.

Fringe REVIEW: Circus Extreme @Preston Park

There is nothing quite like it at any of the Festivals in Brighton this year.

Sexuality, Gender and Faith group to discuss the ‘love of Christ’

A Sexuality, Gender and Faith group meets monthly at St Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Brighton.

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The Labour group of councillors on Brighton and Hove City Council today elected Cllr Nancy Platts as their new Group Leader.

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Brighton photographer Klara Cservenka is raising money to publish copies of her new book, Brighton Insiders, which comes filled with photographs of unique Brighton folk.

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Supporters of one of the UK’s largest, free LGBT+ festivals are invited to an elegant evening to raise money for a good cause.

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There is nothing quite like it at any of the Festivals in Brighton this year.

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A Sexuality, Gender and Faith group meets monthly at St Nicholas Church, Dyke Road, Brighton.

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