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‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ auditions

Posted on 30/11/201330/11/2013 by Besi

A new production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch is being planned during next year’s Fringe Festival at the New Venture Theatre.

Told as an extended monologue by Hedwig during one of her concerts, she recounts her metamorphosis from the young East German “slip of a girly-boy” Hansel to the tragic Hedwig who escapes communist rule through a botched sex-change.

The musical and the film have attained cult status through the exploration of themes of gender and love that are profound and rocking at the same time.

Open auditions are being held on January 5 at the New Venture Theatre for all characters – actors (who can sing) and musicians for the band.

If your interested email: frankleon316@gmail.com OR moogsmail@googlemail.com for more information about the auditions and to book your audition slot and receive dialogue excerpts and score.

Tory MP delays Alan Turing pardon

Posted on 30/11/2013 by Besi

John Leech the Lib Dem MP for Manchester Withington has spoken of his disappointment that a Tory MP’s objection to the bill to pardon Alan Turing made during its second reading in the House of Commons has delayed its progress until the new year.

John Leech MP, Lord Sharkey and William Jones who started the “Pardon Alan Turing” e-petition

Alan Turing played a key role in cracking the German Enigma Code in WW2, an act which helped swing the advantage in Britain’s favour and bring an end to the war.

In 1952 Turing was convicted of “gross indecency” because of his homosexuality and chemically castrated by the state. He took his own life two years later.

John Leech has led the campaign for Alan Turing to be granted a posthumous pardon describing him as “a Manchester hero and a national hero.”

The Parliamentary Bill, introduced by Liberal Democrat peer Lord Sharkey passed through the House of Lords in July this year. Manchester MP John Leech has been taking the Bill through its stages in the House of Commons.

John said: “I’m very disappointed that one solitary objection has delayed this Bill. The persecution by the state for being gay is a scandal that shouldn’t be allowed to stand and it is only right that we are pushing for this posthumous pardon. Alan Turing was a Manchester hero and a national hero. He helped shorten the war and was then persecuted by the state for his sexuality. He should be pardoned and this would be a fitting way of saluting his memory. I will continue to push for a posthumous pardon for Alan Turing because I believe it is morally right.”

The Bill will be heard again for its second reading on February 28 2014.

‘To Russia with Love – Enough is Enough’ – Peter Tatchell to speak at demonstration in Brighton today

Posted on 30/11/2013 by Besi

Peter Tatchell will be a guest speaker today along with Raphael Francis Fox (My Generation), Phelim McCafferty (Green Party), Russian and local activists at the solidarity demo, To Russia With Love, Brighton UK.

In Russia today, LGBTQ+ people and their allies are under attack, they are beaten, arrested and murdered. New anti-gay laws have effectively made it illegal to even mention the existence of LGBTQ+ people positively, let alone defend their human rights.

Currently being proposed is a law which would remove custody rights of gay parents of their own children.

The event takes place from noon in New Steine Gardens off St James Street in Kemptown.

For more information, CLICK HERE:

What: To Russia with Love Demonstration

Where: New Steine Gardens

When: Saturday, November 30

Time: Noon

Badger Cull Postponement welcomed by Hove MP Weatherley

Posted on 30/11/201330/11/2013 by Besi

The national pilot badger cull organised by Natural England will finish today, three weeks early and postponed until next year.

This will give campaigners time to highlight flaws in the present culling approach adopted and to press the Government to consider other options. The cull was allowed to try and stop the spread the spread of tuberculosis and other diseases.

Mike Weatherley, MP for Hove & Portslade is a strong support of animal rights and has pledged to vote against any attempt to repeal the Hunting Act. He has consistently voted in favour of animal rights and has supported a number of campaigns for better treatment of animals in the UK.

Mike said: “A break in the cull is obviously welcome news. I hope that this period of reflection can be used to consult more on the alternatives to a cull that will help reduce TB in cattle and that this matter can be discussed again soon in Parliament. My constituents take animal welfare extremely seriously and I am always keen to echo that sentiment when I represent them in the House of Commons.”

For more information about Mike’s Animal Welfare campaigns, CLICK HERE:

Brighton Gay Radio, World Aids Day 24 hour broadcast

Posted on 30/11/2013 by Besi

Brighton Gay Radio the 24 hour local community radio station will be running a 24 hours World Aids Day broadcast special on Sunday, December 1.

They will be playing music of remembrance and hope for the future, messages from celebrities, recordings of people talking of stigma and life experiences and a look back to mid 80s news reports around the time that early news stories about this new disease first started to emerge.

Information on testing and general health promotion will be broadcast along with lots of moving music from 80s Icons such as Elton John, Freddie Mercury, ABBA, Madonna and of course Jane McDonald.

To listen to Brighton Gay Radio, CLICK HERE:

FIRE IN THE BLOOD – BAFTA Longlist Nominee for Best Documentary

Posted on 30/11/201330/11/2013 by Besi

First-time director Dylan Mohan Gray, tells the story of an unlikely group of people who took on giant pharmaceutical companies and major Western governments to stop ‘the crime of the century’ and save millions of lives in a tale of ‘medicine, monopoly and malice’.

Following the global campaign to overturn the international patents on anti-retroviral drugs, the film is shot on four continents and features interviews with AIDS victims, front-line clinicians, radical health professionals, callous pharmaceutical company executives and global figures including Bill Clinton, Desmond Tutu and Joseph Stiglitz.

The film’s message is clear: despite dramatic past victories, the fight for access to life-saving medicine is almost certainly just beginning.

For more information about Fire in the Blood, CLICK HERE:

‘Young People’s Voice’ win Sector Star Award

Posted on 29/11/201329/11/2013 by Besi

Young People’s Voice (YPV), the LGBT youth campaigning and engagement project at Allsorts has won the Outstanding Volunteering Contribution for Young People category at the Sector Stars Community and Voluntary Sector Awards 2013.

Hosted by the Brighton and Hove Community and Voluntary Sector Forum (CVSF), Sector Stars is a way of recognising community groups and voluntary organisations for all their dedication, hard work and enthusiasm.

YPV was announced as a winner at the CVSF Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, November 27

The award panel included representatives from Sussex Police, American Express and Brighton and Hove City Council.

Jess Wood MBE, Co-Founder and Director, said: “LGBT young people need a voice and the youth volunteers at Allsorts have done an amazing job in schools and elsewhere in articulating what we need to change to make their world safer. The award recognizes this work and carries forward our vision that we are all in it together and that we must just connect.’”

For more information about youth volunteering at Allsorts CLICK HERE:

Police appeal for witnesses to hammer wielding robber

Posted on 28/11/2013 by Besi

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a man has been approaching women in the early hours in Brighton and threatening them with a hammer to hand over their phones or money.

The first incident happened at 1am on Tuesday, November 19 when a 21-year-old woman was walking back across the Level after finishing at work. She walked across the Level and up Elm Grove. She was then approached by a man carrying a claw hammer on the corner of Howard Road, who threatened her and demanded money and her phone. She handed it over to him.

He is described as a white man, about 5′ 5″, of slim to medium build, aged in his late teens but no older than 21, He was wearing a grey hooded top with blue stripes down the side.

The second incident happened on Sunday (November 24) at 5.25am where the woman victim aged 20 was dropped off in a taxi with friends at the bottom of Elm Grove. Her friends then went off in different directions and she carried on up Elm Grove by herself.

A man then approached her when she was near to the corner of Bonchurch Road. He told her to hand over her phone and showed her the top of a hammer that he had in the top of his trousers. The victim thought this was a joke and managed to run away.

She described the suspect as a white man, aged about 20, 5′ 6″, of skinny build, wearing a light blue hooded top with the hood up and a balaclava or scarf covering the bottom of his face which had either a Chinese or a ‘NY’ symbol on it.

Detective Constable Leianne Blampied said: “We are appealing for witnesses so we can try and identify who the suspect might be. This was a frightening ordeal for the victims and we want to catch the person responsible.”

If you have any information telep[hone 101 quoting serial 0256 of 24/11

Or EMAIL:

Organiser of Bristol Pride recognised in Police Crime Commissioners Awards

Posted on 28/11/2013 by Besi

The Organiser of Bristol’s LGBT Pride festival was today, November 28 awarded a Community Pride Award by the Avon and Somerset Police Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens.

Daryn Carter & Avon and Somerset Police Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens

Nominated by members of the public the award is to recognise the silent heroes who achieve great things or go above and beyond what is expected with the aim to give people the chance to highlight those working tirelessly in their communities or organisations.

Organiser Daryn Carter was given the award in recognition for his years working within the LGBT community in Bristol, championing all strands of equality and organising the LGBT Pride festival for over 4 years as a volunteer.

The Police Crime Commissioner also recognised his work at UWE Bristol working with young people in the community, and his work within Hate Crime resolution and support.

For more information about Bristol Pride, CLICK HERE:

Out and About with MindOut in December

Posted on 28/11/2013 by Besi

MindOut the LGBT mental health project are fundraising in LGBT venues during the first week of December.

MindOut Out and About, a week-long series of events promoting the services of the LGBT mental health project, takes place across Brighton from Monday, December 2 to Friday, December 6.

Through the week, people will be able to talk to MindOut about their services, get mental health advice and information, and talk to representatives about mental health stigma on the scene and in our communities.

Events are scheduled for:

• Monday, December 2 at Redroaster Coffee House, St James’s Street, Brighton from 2pm.

• Tuesday, December 3 at Bar Revenge, Brighton from 7pm.

• Wednesday, December 4 is the Quiz Night Fundraiser at The Camelford Arms, Brighton from 8pm.

• Thursday, December 5 at Charles Street, Brighton from 7pm.

• Friday, December 6 at The Marlborough, Brighton from 7pm.

For more information:

Telephone 01273 234 839

EMAIL:

For more information about MindOut, CLICK HERE:

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‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ auditions

A new production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch is being planned during next year’s Fringe Festival at the New Venture Theatre.

Tory MP delays Alan Turing pardon

John Leech the Lib Dem MP for Manchester Withington has spoken of his disappointment that a Tory MP’s objection to the bill to pardon Alan Turing made during its second reading in the House of Commons has delayed its progress until the new year.

‘To Russia with Love – Enough is Enough’ – Peter Tatchell to speak at demonstration in Brighton today

Peter Tatchell will be a guest speaker today along with Raphael Francis Fox (My Generation), Phelim McCafferty (Green Party), Russian and local activists at the solidarity demo, To Russia With Love, Brighton UK.

Badger Cull Postponement welcomed by Hove MP Weatherley

The national pilot badger cull organised by Natural England will finish today, three weeks early and postponed until next year.

Brighton Gay Radio, World Aids Day 24 hour broadcast

Brighton Gay Radio the 24 hour local community radio station will be running a 24 hours World Aids Day broadcast special on Sunday, December 1.

FIRE IN THE BLOOD – BAFTA Longlist Nominee for Best Documentary

First-time director Dylan Mohan Gray, tells the story of an unlikely group of people who took on giant pharmaceutical companies and major Western governments to stop ‘the crime of the century’ and save millions of lives in a tale of ‘medicine, monopoly and malice’.

‘Young People’s Voice’ win Sector Star Award

Young People’s Voice (YPV), the LGBT youth campaigning and engagement project at Allsorts has won the Outstanding Volunteering Contribution for Young People category at the Sector Stars Community and Voluntary Sector Awards 2013.

Police appeal for witnesses to hammer wielding robber

Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a man has been approaching women in the early hours in Brighton and threatening them with a hammer to hand over their phones or money.

Organiser of Bristol Pride recognised in Police Crime Commissioners Awards

The Organiser of Bristol’s LGBT Pride festival was today, November 28 awarded a Community Pride Award by the Avon and Somerset Police Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens.

Out and About with MindOut in December

MindOut the LGBT mental health project are fundraising in LGBT venues during the first week of December.

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A new production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch is being planned during next year’s Fringe Festival at the New Venture Theatre.

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John Leech the Lib Dem MP for Manchester Withington has spoken of his disappointment that a Tory MP’s objection to the bill to pardon Alan Turing made during its second reading in the House of Commons has delayed its progress until the new year.

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Peter Tatchell will be a guest speaker today along with Raphael Francis Fox (My Generation), Phelim McCafferty (Green Party), Russian and local activists at the solidarity demo, To Russia With Love, Brighton UK.

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The national pilot badger cull organised by Natural England will finish today, three weeks early and postponed until next year.

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Brighton Gay Radio the 24 hour local community radio station will be running a 24 hours World Aids Day broadcast special on Sunday, December 1.

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First-time director Dylan Mohan Gray, tells the story of an unlikely group of people who took on giant pharmaceutical companies and major Western governments to stop ‘the crime of the century’ and save millions of lives in a tale of ‘medicine, monopoly and malice’.

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Young People’s Voice (YPV), the LGBT youth campaigning and engagement project at Allsorts has won the Outstanding Volunteering Contribution for Young People category at the Sector Stars Community and Voluntary Sector Awards 2013.

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Sussex Police are appealing for witnesses after a man has been approaching women in the early hours in Brighton and threatening them with a hammer to hand over their phones or money.

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The Organiser of Bristol’s LGBT Pride festival was today, November 28 awarded a Community Pride Award by the Avon and Somerset Police Crime Commissioner Sue Mountstevens.

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MindOut the LGBT mental health project are fundraising in LGBT venues during the first week of December.

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