Danny Dwyer organiser of Bear-Patrol, celebrated his birthday with friends and supporters of Bear-Patrol at the Whitecliffs Cafe in Saltdean on Saturday, May 25.
From L-R: Danny Dwyer, Liz Kirby and John Cook
DJ Josh the Barber played until the early hours of the morning at this unique venue on the seafront promenade in Saltdean opposite the Lido, keeping two former Mayors Cllr Dee Simson and Linda Hyde on their feet dancing.
Rather than receive birthday presents, Danny asked friends to make a donation to the Sussex Cancer Fund, which raised a total of £826.25. Bucket collections raised £180.95 for the Rainbow Fund.
If you want to make a donation to the Sussex Cancer Fund, click here:
The Rainbow Fund, give grants to LGBT+/HIV organisations who provide effective front line services to LGBT+ people in Brighton and Hove.
Photos by Steve Honeysett, Graeme Atack and James Ledward
Liberal Democrats secure best ever European Election result in the party’s history, returning 16 MEPs to the European Parliament and taking second place in vote share (20.3%).
LibDems celebrate their best ever showing in the European Elections
LIBDems and Greens pushed the Brexit Party into third place (17.4%) here in Brighton and Hove with Labour coming 4th (13%). The Conservatives took just 5.2% share of the vote in Brighton and Hove with Change UK taking 4.9% and UKIP 1%.
Paul Chandler
Local election agent Paul Chandler said: “Many thanks to all in the City who voted LibDem.
We realise that for some people this is the first time they have voted LibDem. Please, don’t make it the last!’
In the South East Region LibDems returned 3 MEPs on 26% of the vote. They secured 8% in 2014 and their previous best result was 15.3%.
Having run an unambiguous campaign to stop Brexit the party made huge gains across the country, which follows their best ever gains in English local election results at the start of May.
Vince Cable MP
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable said: “Our clear, honest, unambiguous message has won us our best ever European election result, and pushed Corbyn’s Labour into third place. “We have shown ourselves to be the strongest Remain force in British politics.
“We will always stand up for the people who have put their faith in us, taking this mandate forward to campaign harder than ever to stop Brexit.
“There is a clear lesson for Labour in tonight’s results: get off the fence. In trying to please everybody they have pleased nobody.
“With a Tory leadership contest increasing the risk of a “No Deal” Brexit, Britain can no longer tolerate an Opposition which ducks and dives on the biggest issue of the day.
“If you want to see an outward looking Britain, standing tall in the world with our European partners, and offering opportunity to everyone at home, there is no better moment to shape the future of our party and our politics, by joining the Liberal Democrats.”
This result is the first time Liberal Democrats have beaten both the Conservative and Labour Parties in a UK-wide election. The Liberal Party last achieved this 101 years ago.
LibDems have tripled their 2014 share of the vote, securing their highest vote share since 2010 and returning their largest ever group of MEPs to the European Parliament ever.
For the first time the Lib Dems topped the poll in London, which they hope will send a clear message ahead of next year’s mayoral elections that they will be serious players.
This is the worst ever result for the Conservatives in a UK-wide election returning just 4 MEPs. In their previous worst performance in the European Elections they returned 26 MEPs.
Similarly Labour’s failure to be clear about their Brexit policy resulted in their worst ever performance in a UK-wide election returning just 10 MEPs. They have never returned fewer than 13 MEPs before.
The Greens made significant advances across the country topping the poll in Brighton and Hove with 35.7% of the vote and returning natioinally, 7 MEPs.
The nights big winner was Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party. Despite only being formed in the last couple of weeks they returned 29 MEPs on 31.6% of the vote.
The nights big losers were UKIP who lost all 24 of their MEPs taking just 3.3% of the vote.
k.d. lang sends message of support to school teacher, Andrew Moffat the Birmingham primary school teacher at the centre of parent protests.
k.d.lang
SINGERk.d. lang is backing the Birmingham primary school teacher at the centre of protests over his lessons on gay relationships.
The star has sent a message of support to Andrew Moffat, who is lead the Birmingham Pride parade this weekend.
Andrew Moffat
The LGBT+ campaigner, who is playing the Birmingham Symphony Hall in July, tells him:“Stay strong and stay compassionate.”
The row over Mr Moffat’s No Outsiders programme is still raging in the city, with protestors gathering daily outside primary schools to say the lessons go against their religious beliefs.
Mr Moffat and his headteacher have both received violent threats, which k.d. has also experienced. She was attacked when she came out as a lesbian and when she supported the Meat Stinks campaign by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Furious protestors in her home state of Alberta, in the middle of Canada’s cattle ranches, burned down a sign saying ‘Home of k.d. lang’ and she was banned from radio stations. Her record company received bomb threats.
Speaking from her home in Calgary, k.d. says of Mr Moffat: “I would tell him to stay strong and stay compassionate to the other side. It all goes wrong when you see your opposition as enemies, when it’s just a matter of education and openness.
“I know that in the face of that hatred it does get very difficult at times to stay compassionate, but everyone has their reasons for what they believe. You have to stay open, as hard as it is. Hate is a powerful weapon, so you have to be super flexible to absorb the impact.
“After I came out, religious groups picketed the Grammys. Meat Stinks was my most difficult time, because it affected my family and people around me. There were violent threats and that was a little bit scary.”
k.d., born Kathryn Dawn Lang 57 years ago, shot to fame in the 90s with her global hit Constant Craving. Her languid, pitch-perfect voice led Michael Bublé to call her “the greatest female singer in the whole world”.
Her Ingenue Redux show sees k.d. playing her double platinum 1992 Ingenue album in full, in sequence, followed by other hits.
k.d. started her 2011 UK tour at Symphony Hall but hasn’t been back since, as touring is a rarity for her these days. While she still loves to sing, she certainly doesn’t crave the spotlight.
“I absolutely remember Birmingham. It’s a beautiful hall and I remember it sounding lovely. I’m excited to be coming back and to rekindle these songs. I like to tour when there’s a good solid reason, but I don’t feel the need to perform.
“I feel like I’ve accomplished enough. I feel I’ve given it my best. I still like to sing, but I can sing in the shower or to my dog. It doesn’t have to be in front of an audience on stage.”
k.d. lang returns to Birmingham Symphony Hall on July 27.
Hundreds more tickets have been released for the Lionesses vs New Zealand game at the Amex Community Stadium on June 1.
FOLLOWING huge demand from fans keen to see the team in action before leaving for the World Cup, organisers have decided to open the stadium’s top tier providing hundreds of extra seats.
Ian Shurrock, head of sport and leisure for Brighton & Hove City Council said:“We are delighted that tickets sales have surpassed expectations and that more of the Amex Stadium is now being opened up for this historic game.
“These extra tickets priced at £10 for adults and £1 for children, will help ensure that fans don’t miss out on seeing the country’s top players in action and we can provide the best possible send off before they leave for France and the World Cup.”
The Brighton & Hove match is the final game in the Road to France Series which sees Phil Neville’s squad playing at four different venues across the UK.
Three of the matches have already taken place.
Sussex County FA chief executive, Ken Benham, said:“We’re privileged to have the Lionesses playing their last match before they head off to France for the World Cup right here in Sussex.
“It is a great opportunity for Sussex football fans to see their England heroes up close, and a packed out Amex Stadium will give the players the best possible send off!”
Brighton & Hove Albion Women’s manager Hope Powell added:“To have a preparation game for England at the Amex is fantastic and as a club and as an FA we will be working hard to raise awareness that the game is on.
“It’s a great stadium and I’m sure that for both England and New Zealand it will be a privilege to play here.”
The Lionesses’ group stage schedule at the World Cup is:
Sunday June 9 (5pm BST): England v Scotland – Stade de Nice
Friday June 14 (8pm BST): England v Argentina – Stade Océane, Le Havre
Wednesday June 19 (8pm BST): Japan v England – Stade de Nice
You must be logged in to post a comment.