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TRANS * GENDER: Brighton exhibition to mark Trans Day of Visibility explores gender identity, activism, trans lives, and community

Graham Robson March 27, 2024

The Brighton & Hove Council LGBTQ+ Workers Forum and the Ledward Centre are working together to celebrate Trans Day of Visibility (TDov) on March 31 with a photo exhibition in the main windows of the Ledward Centre, running alongside Jubilee Street, till April 5. The title of the exhibition, Trans * Gender, explores ideas around […]

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LGBTQ+ News

Super (Trouper) celebrations in Brighton & Hove to mark 50 years since ABBA’s Eurovision win

Graham Robson March 27, 2024

It’s 50 years since Swedish pop royalty ABBA sang their way to Eurovision victory with Waterloo at Brighton Dome on 6 April 1974. To mark the historic event, and say ‘Thank you for the music’, the city will be celebrating in style with a weekend of exciting events between 4 – 7 April. From ABBA-themed […]

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Community News

Paul Hook “thrilled” to be joining Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard as charity’s new CEO

Graham Robson March 26, 2024

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard, the charity that has provided services for LGBTQ+ people across Sussex for almost 50 years, has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. Paul Hook will take up the post on Tuesday, April 2 following four years at the helm of Asylum Matters, a charity which works to secure […]

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LGBTQ Choirs

All LGBTQ+ Voices welcome! GLOW singing sessions at Ledward Centre in Brighton from Wednesday, April 17

Graham Robson March 25, 2024

GLOW, Brighton’s non-audition, natural voice community choir for LGBTQ+ people and allies, will be starting monthly midweek open singing sessions for all voices at the Ledward Centre in Brighton from Wednesday, April 17. GLOW said: “GLOW has a strong emphasis on including, welcoming and celebrating everybody under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. All voices are welcome, without […]

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Health

Support Services for LGBTQ+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence in the UK: A Spotlight on LGBTQ Charities

March 25, 2024

For LGBTQ+ people who have experienced abuse or violence, accessing support from community embedded charities can be a crucial step towards healing and empowerment.

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General News

King Alfred swimming pool, home of LGBTQ+ swimming club Out to Swim Brighton & Hove every Saturday, receives £205,000 from Sport England

Graham Robson March 23, 2024

The King Alfred swimming pool in Hove, which is home to LGBTQ+ swimming club Out to Swim Brighton & Hove every Saturday from 5 – 6pm, has received £205,000 of funding from Sport England. The money, from Phase 2 of the Swimming Pool Support Fund, will go towards replacing two of the 40-year-old boilers with […]

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Brighton Bear Weekend

Brighton Bear Weekend’s Annual Easter Quiz to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund

Graham Robson March 22, 2024

Brighton Bear Weekend (BBW) has announced the return of its Annual Easter Quiz, which will raise funds for the Sussex Beacon and the Brighton Rainbow Fund, at Camelford Arms, Brighton on Thursday, March 28 at 9pm sharp. BBW said” “Ready to hop into some quiz fun and a chance to win a fabulous £300 cash […]

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HIV

Limited places available for Terrence Higgins Trust’s next work and skills programme

Graham Robson March 22, 2024

Terrence Higgins Trust has announced there are now limited spaces left for the next cohort of the sexual health charity’s work and skills programme, which will close for registrations in three weeks. Last year, Terrence Higgins Trust helped many people living with HIV to build confidence, set goals and identify their skills to find or […]

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Out & About

R-Bar announces first ever QUEER RUM FESTIVAL

Graham Robson March 21, 2024

Brighton’s famous LGBTQ+ hotspot R-Bar has announced its first ever QUEER RUM FESTIVAL for 2024 will launch on Good Friday (March 29) and run until April 15. Rum enthusiasts can enjoy over 40 different rums, plus exclusive rum-based cocktails and shooters, and pop-up tasting sessions. Customers can purchase a Rum Taster Ticket for £15, which […]

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Community News

Rhize Up Fest: Radical Rhizomes to open its doors to general public for the very first time at Brighton’s Ironworks on Sunday, March 24

Graham Robson March 19, 2024

To celebrate 5+ years of creative QTIBPoC communities in Brighton & Hove, Radical Rhizomes is to open its doors for the first time to the general public at Brighton’s Ironworks on Sunday, March 24, showcasing and sharing some favourite activities from its regular programme. Rhize Up Fest is a QTIBPoC-led space open to all allies […]

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